14 problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer states the vehicle would vibrate when braking, dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Intermittenly when applying brakes, vehicle will not stop, consumer has to apply harder and pump brakes. Contacted dealer and had brakes repaired but problem still exists. Consumer stated that the dealer replaced master cylinder and pad as a possible solution to the problem.
Consumer was traveling in traffic and a truck in front suddenly stopped. Rear ended truck because brakes were not grabbing or holding. Surface of brakes was warped and pulsated. Vehicle sustained $8500. 00 worth of damage. Brakes were defective from maufacturer.
Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown dealer can not determine the problem.
Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem.
The brake pads and rotors wore out prematurely several times, causing pulsation and noise.
Replaced brake shoes and rotors every 6 months.
Vehicle vibrates when appling brakes. Brakes and rotors keep wearing prematurely. Dealer contacted. Jlg.
6 months after purchase and presently, left front brakes cause vehicle to shake, consumer states vehicle is hard to control on ice and snow at high speeds, consumer also hears a low hum coming from front of vehicle, sound could be brake related or a suspension problem.
While traveling brakes light indicator light would flash. Also, brakes pedal would travel to floorboard when depressed. Please provide further information.
Brakes have to be replaced every 8,000 miles. Dealer has 2 times repaired brakes. Dealer isn't goning to keep replacing the brakes.
The brakes lock up on vehicle, the consumer had to put 8 sets of brakes rotors and calipers on vehicle. Nlm.
Possible brake failure caused brake pedal go to the floor when applied, almost resulted in collision.