Brake Disc problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu - part 2

Front brake pads have worn out100 % ,and rotors were having a problem that would also need replacement.

I have already filed a complaint with Chevrolet on 8/14/01 file number c05305523. They said they do not consider the front brakes wearing out ever 6 - 10 thousand miles a problem. They also stated that they have not received enough complaints to consider a recall. How many complaints do they need. I have never in my life owned a car in which the brakes had to be replaced ever 6 - 10 thousand miles. This is considered standard maintenance by the dealer and they refused to cover it under my warrenty. Therefore, I went to another mechanic that was cheeper then the dealer to replace my brakes 3 times. 4th time comming in the next few weeks. I wish somone would make Chevrolet recall the car and fix the front brake problem. I don't mind standard matience at a reasonable / comparable mileage rate.

Brake failure every 10-15 thousand miles. Has to replace rotors and brake pads. Mechanic states that problem with the brake system is a normal wear and tear.

The braking system on the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu is inadequate. My vehicle has 31000 miles on it and during braking it has a shimmy on occasions. The dealer stated this was due to the brake pads being worn and the brake rotors needed turning. I've done some research and this and some tire problems seems to be a major complaint from other Malibu owners who's problems have started sooner than mine in most cases in fact in some cases while the car is still under the 12000 mile warranty. It being a brake and tire problem seems to be putting some lives at stake. I myself contacted Chevrolet about this problem and they simply stated I'm sorry your having problems with your car.

The dealer replaced my rotors 3 times and replaced my pads once which was on my last brake replacement visit around 3 months ago. . . No problems so far. I also complained to the dealer about the vehicle jerking, I got a follow up call from a foreman and the guy who installed my dashboard asking about the car overall, I told him about the car jerking he asked what kind of gasoline do I use, I told I only had 3 fillups since I bought the car and I used bp oil. . . . He told me to use shell gasoline, it did help the problem but the problem never went away. . . . . Also in the mornings when the car is cold , I start my car and I hear all kinds of clicking and ticking noises from the engine. . . . . . . The car surges and has completly cut off on me twice within the past year and it do idled very very low sometimes. . . . . . . . . . Chevrolet also did a very poor job with the paint on my car under the doors and hood there is some spots were there is no paint at all. . . . . The dealer offerd to have those spots touched up but it has to go to the body shop for a few days. . . . . . . . . . . General motor needs to recall the engines on those cars because something is wrong.