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A couple of years ago, I bought a used 2005 Chevy Malibu. Then, just last summer, I had to replace the front turn signal bulbs on both sides twice within a month because they kept burning out. I noticed that the orange lens above the bulbs was actually melted and dripping molten plastic onto the bulbs.

I've inspected other similar make/model cars and haven't seen melted lenses on them. I always look up the proper bulb in the manual at the store, so I don't know if the bulbs are burning so hot they melt the lens or what. I haven't had any burn out lately, but I suspect it may only be due to the colder weather.

Assuming I am using the correct bulbs, any suggestions on preventing them from burning out so quickly?

tlhIngan
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These 2005 Chevy Malibu Complaints are extremely common in this make and model vehicle.

According to Car Complaints, this was a design flaw in the vehicle that caused the bulbs to burn so hot that they burned out the lights and melted the turn signal covers. The gaps introduced by the warped light covers have led to electrical system horror stories about failed electrical systems due to shorts.

Some people have been in car crashes because their lights were out while others ended up in legal trouble with repair orders.

The quick fix is to replace the standard 3157 bulbs with the 3157 LCP bulbs, which don't melt the covers.

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