Air Brake Antilock problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

Two problems related to air brake antilock have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Brake Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2000

When I purchased the car it was one year old and had 27,000 miles on it. The abs light and squeaking brakes were a problem from day one. I have replaced the brakes on this vehicle 2 times a year since I bought it. In October, 2000 the brake pedal would go all the way to the floor. The dealer who sold me the car said the system had been contaminated. I do not do my own repairs and the shops deny they contaminated the brake sys. Is it possible that there is a leak into the abs system from another part of the engine? after my entire brake system was replaced in 2000 I did not have the abs failure until midas did an oil change in Jan 2001. Mr.

2 Air Brake Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/30/1999

While driving at 65-70 mph and then lightly pressing brake pedal the car shakes in the front end, almost like a convulsion. We do not feel this should be a problem when a car is only 2 1/2 years old. We were told this is not a warranty item.


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