13 problems related to brake light have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1999 Malibu LS- (r) brake light keeps going out- have had to replace bulbs every other month for the last 3 years. Have had work done in 2005,2006 replace housing and 2008 replace socket plate.
No prior crashes or problems brake lights stopped working unable to find short in system to the point that the hosing on the rear brake lights are melting around bulbs running lights work still yet no rear brake lights on drivers side outer and passenger side inner.
I just got my car in December of 2004. I went to get my state inspection and the mechanic told me that I needed to replace my brake lights because they were not working properly because water had gotten into the light. I go back a couple of days later after dumping the water out of my lights and my car passes the state inspection but my right brake light does not work because of a wire shortage.
Brakes lights failed.
The tail and brake lights were inoperative, the dealer stated some type of lubricant was to be used to prevent over heating, however consumer never received any notice in the mail regarding the issue. . . . . . .
Stop/brake light failure numerous times.
Right brake light went out. Took vehicle to the dealer they replaced exterior lighting. About six months later left side went out. Light bulb has melted as it did on the right side. Please provide any further information.
The rear brake light assembly circuit boards failed and melted plastic and bulbs.
Have to replace brake pads/rotors every 5,000 miles. I've spent more money on the brakes on this car than gas. I've also gone through 5 sets of tires. Replaced wheel hub bearings, and still, after replacing items, the vibration, shaking, instability comes back. Also, problem with abs. Light comes on and stays on. I've had it looked at 6 times and dealer can't find problem. Each time after seeing dealer, it goes out. But then comes back on again in a few days. Have problems braking. I've had to stop quickly, and the brake pedal goes to the floor, and car won't slow down. It's as if I'm trying to slow down on a sheet of ice, and I live in florida!!! back taillights constantly melt around bulbs. I've had to replace the tail light assemblies in both. Is Chevrolet going to do anything about these problems?? I've read that a lot of other people are having these same problems. Does it take a few people's deaths to finally get them to care? come on Chevrolet, I used to believe in you, but now I'm questioning the cars. This is the 6th Chevrolet car I've owned. Strongly thinking of never buying a chevy again.
Took vehicle to mechanic due to brake problems. Was informed by mechanic brakes were too hot & were warping the rotors. While traveling at highway speed brakes would get worse. They would shake badly. Also, no brake lights. Cover for lights had melted. Vehicle repaired 3 times already. Brakes failed to stop vehicle.
Plastic tail and brake lights failed. Light bulbs constantly burned out .
No summary. Dt.
There is a problem with the right rear brake light. I have needed to open the casing unit on five separate occasions to replace the bulb. Within a week's time, however, the light is non-working again. It is not the bulb, but the socket the bulb fits into. The left rear brake light is now having the same problem. Upon inspection I notice the bulb isn't burnt out but that there is a short or bad connection between the bulb and socket. I have on several occasions driven around with only the brake light in my rear window working. This is a definite safety issue! also, the braking system on this model vehicle is terrible. The brakes wear out around 10,000 miles and the car shimmies and shakes. Before this car had 26,000 miles on it, the brakes had been replaced twice. This makes for a scary ride when the brakes are so shaky.