HOW TO change 2016-2022 Chevy Malibu Headlight Bulbs! * Step-By-Step*

[@phoenixstamper1961]

You don't need to remove the top from the bottom piece of the air filter box. It'll all just pop out as one piece. Saves some time

[@birdman3003]

thanks for that tip....saved 5 mins

[@TrippyJV]

Thankssss

[@scottscali]

Thanks

[@calebwhite3788]

That’s what I was thinking

[@jesusischrist2485]

There 3 clips pull on both side and lastly the hose and should come right off

[@privateinvestigator3469]

Excelent teacher, liked the fact that you were very detailed while explaining….thank you!

[@kevinsoney3051]

It's great you do real time. I can't tell how many times I drop a tool while working on anything. It's cool that you check in throughout the video, that let's us know it's difficult sequence. You cover the details that are easy to miss or that can make you're life difficult if they're missed. I want to add something my uncles taught( no father figure in my life), righty tighty, lefty loosey.

[@SaraiGarage]

Glad you found the video helpful! Thank you for the kind words and advice for others!

[@Justyn_13]

Just did my first headlight change thanks to this video 😂😂 thank you for the steps!!

[@SaraiGarage]

Congratulations!! 🥳 Glad everything went well my man!

[@robertperry5220]

Great video. I did make the mistake of removing the high beam on the driver side after replacing the passenger side and not knowing why the bulb would not go in. It wasn’t until I talked to the parts store and they mentioned that the high beam had the wider plug I realized I must have removed the wrong cap. Once I looked inside I could see how the low beam bulb was tucked further in against the car. For those of you reading the comments make sure you don’t remove the high beam cap. 😂 The video was simple and thorough.

[@SaraiGarage]

That's so interesting that you bring up accidentally pulling out the high beam. Many others have asked about the highbeam bulb, i.e. how to replace, the bulb size, etc. I'm more familiar with Lexus and on those vehicles, there is always a separate cap that is the same size as the low beam. When I made this video, I only saw one cap (for low-beam), and all the sites I checked said this car uses 1 bulb for both high beam and low beam (I've never worked on something like this before). This isn't my car so I never got a chance to look at it again to do a follow-up, but after reading your comment I'm even more confused. When my friend brings the car back from Florida during a school break I'll definitely have to open it up to investigate further and try to find it. I appreciate the comment and I'm glad the video was able to help you! I'm sure your comment will go on to help many others as well. Thank you!

[@brittneyvalenzuela5411]

I know this may seem simple but from a female standpoint, I know Jack about cars. This was simple, to the point and I'm honestly, super proud of myself! Thank you for this video! 🙏🏽

[@SaraiGarage]

@@brittneyvalenzuela5411 Comments like these mean so much to me. That’s awesome! I’m glad I was able to help! I wish you and your Malibu the very best! 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@wispaflutes]

Just got the 22 impala. Halogen stock lights aren't good. My profile pic is my previous car. Good video. Time for the upgrade. Thanks!

[@Carlos-pj7wm]

Awesome man thanks for the video! step by step was very helpful. After five years since I got my Malibu, my passenger side lights died and I decided to replace them both without a problem!

[@SaraiGarage]

Thanks for taking the time to write such a kind comment. Glad it helped!! Wish you and your Malibu many trouble free miles ahead! 🙌🏾

[@jjangelofgood7288]

Thank you so much for this video; I only used the 9500 halogen bulbs fir my 2018 Malibu but it worked out perfectly. You made it look so easy!

[@SaraiGarage]

You just made my day! Haha That’s awesome!! Thank you for the kind words 🙂 I’m glad everything worked out nice and easy for you! I wish you and your Malibu many trouble free miles ahead!!

[@kristnajenarong9043]

My first time replacing headlight bulbs. Thank you so much for this video! ❤

[@bradbueschel80]

Thank you for a great job of professionally explaining this. I am now a subscriber.

[@SaraiGarage]

Thank you for the kind words and support! 🙏🏾 Welcome aboard 🥳

[@moderndaynerd]

Ayo! Thanks so much man! I installed these Thursday. SUPER HELPFUL from beginning to end. Keep up the great work 👊🏾

[@williamgamache7008]

This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for! Thank you for making it so easy to follow.

[@SaraiGarage]

Glad the video helped!! 🙂

[@Mander4665]

B. K .,......

[@kstar1909]

Thank you! Got my lights changed very easily

[@aaronconley1945]

Thank you so much for making this video so crystal clear

[@SaraiGarage]

Not a problem! Thank you for the kind comment! It makes my day! I wish you and your Malibu all the best! 🙌🏾

[@skylerdaugherty5831]

I absolutely agree with the comment on being a great teacher, amazing job on being very detailed and giving great directions 👏👏

[@camden__hill]

I have yet to install the bulbs but I just ordered the same pair for my 2017 chevy Malibu! I appreciate the step by step instructions. You got yourself a new subscriber

[@SaraiGarage]

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. It makes my day! I’m glad you found the video helpful. Hope everything goes well for you! 🙌🏾

[@EMMANUELCLAY-oq4hg]

Nice video. I like the way everything was explained. Good job.

[@lashellpierre]

Just changed my own headlight and I’m so proud of myself 😎

[@SaraiGarage]

Glad to hear it! 🥳

[@lashellpierre]

@@SaraiGarage Thank you so much for this video. It really helped me.

[@pworrell79]

Thanks man, like the way you broke everything down and simplified it. Im feeling like a pro right now👍🏾

[@kristnajenarong480]

Thank you for the very detailed video! And the lights look way better now.

[@SaraiGarage]

Thank you!! Congrats on the new lights and look!

[@lXMindzAskewXl]

Great vid. Your very clear on direction! A tip to think of. If you remove the air intake hose off the housing you dont need to remove the filter. You can remove the whole air cleaner housing in one piece due to the 3 pop out grommets, and then flip the whole housing over.

[@SaraiGarage]

Yes that's a very good idea! A few other people mentioned that in the comments as well. I just never thought of doing it that way when I first attempted this. Thank you for the kind words! Wish you and your Malibu the best!

[@titansdevaiam8269]

This was going to my question after the video but you answered it

[@MasterBlaster1727]

Great video. About to order my bulbs and use this as a guide! 💪🏾

[@SaraiGarage]

Glad it helped! Goodluck with the install! 🙌🏾

[@CJII269]

Appreciate this!! The driver side was hella tight but it worked fine. 💯

[@SaraiGarage]

Glad it went okay for you! 🙌🏾

[@tokk3n-hj4xg]

Thanks brother for the tutorial. I was just thinking about switching my headlights. The ones that come with the Malibu are dull so I wanted to get bulbs a lot brighter.

[@dcbravo1]

This is a great video...I'm gonna upgrade my headlights on my 2016 Chevy Malibu LS. Thanks you sir! 🙂👍

[@lauralee6581]

OMG thank you I just did it perfectly. Amazing instructions

[@SaraiGarage]

Glad the video helped out! Thanks for the support!

[@brad6812]

Really good video! Very thorough. Thanks!

[@xaviernunez7990]

Mechanic told me 200$ and dealer said $350 because you “have to take the whole front end off” . Yea that was a bunch of scam bs . Got bulb for $5 took me less than 15 mins to get done. Thank you for saving me some money and time and hassle bro 🏆

[@SaraiGarage]

$200 to change bulbs on this thing is steep lmao I’m glad the video helped you my bro. Wish you and your Malibu the best! 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@warrenhollyfield7038]

On the earlier models you do have to take off the front bumper I had a 2011 Malibu and was like what so I took it home and it wasn’t as bad as I thought but I was able to get it done and when I bought my 18 Malibu I made sure I didn’t have to do that just to change a bulb.

[@williamheatley-hg3db]

Thank you and great detail, really appreciate people like you

[@SaraiGarage]

Thank you for the kind comment! Made my day!I wish you and your Malibu the best! 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@coachganginthebuilding]

Thanks. Needed to change my left side and you helped me with this video.

[@_liyah_5584]

Thank you! This helped me save so much money and was super easy!

[@norysues]

Very thorough and detailed, thank you. I have the same car, same color too lol. I have to change mine later.

[@KuldeepSharma-yo3yi]

Cool review, helped me install new led step by step 🔥

[@JasonDeshawn]

thank you for this video!!! very good explanation

[@Airbreezy23]

Thanks real informative on the simplest yet useful repair

[@KevinGonzalez-gk4ke]

Great video my headlights just blew & I came across this video Thank you for the info I’m subscribing now !

[@SaraiGarage]

Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad I was able to help out!! And welcome aboard! 🥳

[@ArisRev1988]

Any information about fixing the hyper flashing on a 2016 Chevy Malibu lt would be greatly appreciated 😊

[@joshuavarghese9514]

Really thorough process and explanation. Good job. Was thinking of swapping my halogens for LEDs, Is there anything I need to take into consideration in terms of type of bulbs, bulb voltage/size, warranty getting voided as they would not be original parts?

[@SaraiGarage]

Not really. New bulbs shouldn’t void any warranty. Just order some bulbs following the directions I put in the description. The size of bulb changes depending on the model year of your car. Goodluck with everything! 🙌🏾

[@osvaldo_mendez]

can i use HB3 9005 for malibu 2017?

[@fernandotovar6244]

Great Job of explaining the process Thank You very much

[@wiznatskins2]

Hey so I saw another video showing how to insert led bulbs. On the left side, the guy only too off hose and then he just pulled the whole unit up without unscrewing bolts. Just a heads up for next video.

[@Soldier1287]

LED is a night and day difference. Consumes less power too. It’s very dark in the country side at night

[@dexterknighton595]

Thanks my brother it perfect just like you said in under 25 minutes

[@SaraiGarage]

Glad everything worked out well for you!! Thank you for the kind words!

[@Jai_t3]

Very helpful just used this clip to change my headlight that was out 🙏🏽🙌🏽💯💪🏾

[@SaraiGarage]

Glad it helped you out bro!

[@jimbo5485]

Thank yu for this video, simple and easy instructions and I was thinking I would have to assemble the bumper to get to passenger side headlights did it in 5 mins and back on the road

[@SaraiGarage]

Thank you for the kind comment!! And yes fortunately Chevy made it super simple on this generation Malibu! Glad you were able to get back on the road so quick! I wish you and your Malibu the best!

[@Lilcappergo]

Gonna try to get this done today been sitting on these new bulbs I bought like 3 months ago 🤣

[@SaraiGarage]

Goodluck!

[@hotwebcamboii__7390]

Appreciate you man 🙏🏽 we need more people like you 🗣

[@SaraiGarage]

Thank you my bro, I appreciate it 🙏🏾 Glad I was able to help out!

[@JeremyREdwards]

@@SaraiGarage Life saver bro! Excellent video!

[@SaraiGarage]

@@JeremyREdwards Thank you my bro 🙏🏾 Glad it helped out! 🙌🏾

[@martinbonifaz6763]

Greetings from Alaska. Thank you for the video, I was able to change the headlights to LED lights in my 2019 Malibu. I have a little problem and I hope I can an answer here. The LED lights blink every time I stop and the auto-stop kicks in, it makes it look like I am flashing the lights. Is there anything to fix that problem? Thank you in advance.

[@u8ntme86]

Great video bro!

[@SaraiGarage]

Thank you my man 🙏🏾

[@mateodq2]

Dude this was an awesome video!! I’m a new subscriber

[@SaraiGarage]

Thank you for the kind words and welcome!! 🥳

[@tannercolestock]

thank you bro just changed mine!!

[@SaraiGarage]

Glad it helped! 🙌🏾

[@alphonzomoses5396]

Nicely explained bro.. jus need the name of the lightbulbs again..?

[@UpOneInvesting]

Thanks bro! Gonna try this soon as they come in

[@SaraiGarage]

Wish you the best my man. Hope everything goes nice and easy!

[@kiduser101]

The part that makes it hard is my high beams on my 2020. I had to take the battery bracket out. But thank you so much!

[@254Gaad]

Thanks for the amazing video

[@SaraiGarage]

Glad it helped!

[@ReggieHorner]

Great Vid… my son loves ‘em!!

[@SaraiGarage]

Glad to hear the job went well! Even happier to hear it made your son happy! I wish both of you and your Malibu the best! 🙌🏾

[@missd5658]

Great Video!!!

[@SaraiGarage]

Thank you!! I’m glad I was able to help! 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@missd5658]

@@SaraiGarage you're welcome 😊

[@a1executivemanagement274]

Definitely made it a simplified process for me! O’ Reilly auto parts wouldn’t install the bulb for me after purchase, so I came running to you tube! 😂 And yes you don have to remove the air filter cover! U can just pop the unit off! Thank you for saving me 😂🙌🏽

[@SaraiGarage]

Glad everything went well for you!

[@jbuggggg]

thanks brother. worked perfectly.

[@SaraiGarage]

Glad to hear!

[@THABEATMACHINE1]

Great video bro!!!

[@SaraiGarage]

Thank you my bro 🙏🏾

[@jonathanmanser2346]

How long did those LED last?

[@SaraiGarage]

Still working great

[@LOS4_20]

Thank you this video was clutch 🙌 i just installed my led lights it worked great 👍 thank you again

[@SaraiGarage]

Thank you for the support! Glad everything went well for you! 🙌🏾

[@julioruiz7682]

Really really helpful video ty

[@fernandotovar6244]

Is there a wrench to turn the light receptor it’s pretty hard to turn and feel extra strength can break something in there

[@SaraiGarage]

I don’t understand what you mean by light receptor

[@ttamcc.4674]

Abt to change my headlights wish me luck guys, and im happy to finally get rid of these halogens bulbs, you are right they make ur car look cheap lol

[@andrelabelle3927]

Question, video & instructions are great, but I do have an issue/problem, trying to change the driver side headlamp, I can take the cover off but I cannot get the headlamp out because I cannot get a good enough grip on the headlight. Is there a tool that one can use the grasp and turn the socket that holds the headlight ?

[@binodgurung231]

malibu is one of the toughest car to change headlights

[@SaraiGarage]

Not being mean, but this is actually the easiest bulb change I have ever done. Look into what’s involved with some German brands like Mercedes. It will make you die inside haha

[@binodgurung231]

@@SaraiGarage I didn't completely watched your instructions and spent 4 hrs with swollen hands as I was squeezing my hands through all those engine parts. But Cmon "Chevy and GMC", can't you guys make it easier?

[@EberardoBautista-c2d]

Do those leds flick with the engine stop/start?

[@SaraiGarage]

No not for us

[@adventuremontage5992]

In the next video can you dive more into david's lore? His arc was a bit too short for my taste lmao

[@chrismorgan1838]

@14:50 you said to twist it counterclockwise or to the left but I believe you pointed to the right which was actually clockwise or to the right of the vehicle. Correct me if wrong.

[@deelovell1998]

Great uh job 😂❤ u rock

[@dalemihocik4732]

Use the word counterclockwise to explain anything that is being removed and clockwise to install. Your viewers will better understand you when using those terms.

[@TrionityIr]

Righty tighty Lefty loosy

[@ianfisher390]

Great video.

[@SaraiGarage]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful!

[@ericmagallanes9078]

You can just pop out the filter box no tools needed, no need to un clamp the hose or remove any screws. Easy

[@TrippyJV]

thanks for the video ! you look related to ariana grandes

[@SaraiGarage]

Thank you! Haha

[@deebee2893]

The video was so informative Thank You…but I have a 2020 Malibu…what lights should I use? Can anyone help PLZ and TY

[@SaraiGarage]

Light sizes, recommendations, and links to specific bulbs are all in the description 😁

[@sanjeev072003]

how to replace the FOG LED light?

[@soflawless01]

Hey did your battery start to go bad or drain after installing these headlights I have the auto stop start feature as well & every time the cars starts back up the lights flicker each time upon starting up

[@SaraiGarage]

Lights flickering at start doesn’t seem like a problem but the battery drain is very concerning. I did not have any problems. Get your car checked! You’ve got a loose connection somewhere!

[@rickypeters569]

Can you do a video to change the daytime running lamps on a 2018 malibu

[@ajc7717]

Great video, helped me alot. Thanks

[@SaraiGarage]

Glad it helped! 🙌🏾

[@rgxm3jb192]

I changed them but after some time it needed calibration, do you have any idea how to do that?

[@balancedluxury281]

Any tips on how to actually and easily remove dust cover caps? They are tearing me and my dad’s hands up because they’re hard to grip and they just won’t come off no matter how hard we turn counterclockwise. I have a 2020 Malibu. Any suggestions help.

[@warrenhollyfield7038]

Do you have any issues with glare on high beam and does the beam stay smooth I’ve been trying to choose between led makes carfx has a new one that is made like the oem don’t have the wires?? But thanks for the very informative video. Car looks great.

[@mirondacleveland]

Thank you sooo much! It was easy (driver light) I'm no longer one eyed lol

[@SaraiGarage]

Glad it helped. Wish you and your car the best 🙌🏾

[@hakarzrar745]

brother , i want to change the model of my car like upgrading , for example changing headlight from 2016 to 2020 and change the front bumper from 2016 to 2020 is it possible ?

[@dougneal7848]

So I have a 2022 Malibu. Which headlight bulb do I need for normal night driving? H11 or 9005?

[@SaraiGarage]

H11

[@twitchtrvpxstar]

Can you please do low beans? I’m stressing out trying to find the white lights.

[@SaraiGarage]

@@twitchtrvpxstar This video is for low beams + high beams. This car uses 1 bulb for both last I remember.

[@twitchtrvpxstar]

@@SaraiGarageahh ok, I managed to get 3 out im on the one closest to the windshield fluid. I can twist the cap but i can’t pull it out lol

[@sprinkleddonuts6094]

@@SaraiGarageno my 2020 malibu has a set for each. My outer lights are Low and inner lights are Brights.

[@UpOneInvesting]

Do you have any suggestions for interior lights for the 2020 Malibu? The color changing lights throughout the dash etc

[@SaraiGarage]

Unfortunately I don’t. I’ve never installed kits like that on any of our cars. I know Amazon sells some DIY kits like that. They plug into the cigarette lighter/ 12V for power and are universal fit, just cut the lights to the length you want. Those will probably be your best bet! Or if you want something really professional and custom I would talk to an automotive speciality shop. Goodluck!

[@lynnmusser2562]

does the 2017 have just one bulb for high and low beam?

[@abdulazizbin-shehab7141]

Electricity problems will happen،maybe in the future What is the voltage of this lighting, does it match the car's electricity? Thank you

[@SaraiGarage]

I think you’re overthinking this way too much, but if you really want detailed information, contact Chevy and whatever light company you want to buy from. I don’t make any of the parts.

[@coreyhanson5263]

Are you sure the drivers side bulb isn't bolted in somehow? I cannot get it to unscrew. Do I grab the metal part with the lip? Or just the black plastic piece?

[@SaraiGarage]

@@coreyhanson5263 It’s not bolted in. Yours is probably just caked with a ton of dirt + also slightly melted/ warped because of hot plastic over time

[@Teacherquay334]

My cap hard to come off on drivers side

[@MzBeautiful012]

I used a knife it was hard for me to . Jam the knife in and pop it out

[@kelseywilliams4322]

I have been watching your video and looking on Amazon to try and get these. I have a 2019 Chevy Malibu and when I click for the Lasfit it’s saying that they do not fit my model. Can you help please?

[@itzelchacon3808]

Thank you so much bro 🙏🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@SaraiGarage]

Glad it helped my man 🙌🏾

[@greybinhernandez6371]

Do these bulbs blink when your car auto shots off and back on again twhen your on the road? Cuz i got some cheap Led’s from amaozn but what i dont like is that they blink when i release the break and my car turns on back again.

[@SaraiGarage]

I know exactly what you’re talking about and the answer is no! These bulbs don’t do anything like that!

[@greybinhernandez6371]

Got you bro thanks

[@swtsknight2210]

Did those daytime running lights come stock or aftermarket?

[@sprinkleddonuts6094]

Stock My 2020 Malibu has them as well, but look slightly different. He has a 2016 - 2018

[@vicentehernandez3316]

Good job 👏

[@SaraiGarage]

Thank you! 🙌🏾

[@seomsa]

Hey, whats the process to change the high beam headlights on the 2020 Malibu? Same as the headlights? Thanks

[@soflawless01]

Do you know anything about the day time running lights I have a 2016 Chevy Malibu and only the driver side day time running light is working 😭 and not the passenger side do I have to replace the whole light or get another harness ???

[@SaraiGarage]

Those DRL’s are all LED and usually just need to be replaced as a unit. They are usually cheap. Not like headlights that cost thousands. I haven’t done one on a Malibu myself but there are most likely guides you can follow on online chevy forums. I wish you the best!

[@soflawless01]

Thank you appreciate the feedback

[@lisawilson105]

Well done. TY

[@SaraiGarage]

Thank you!

[@fredo.1time645]

Did they make you have any electrical problems or anything??

[@SaraiGarage]

No