11 problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2000 Malibu.
My 2000 chevy Malibu with only 80,000 miles had a knuckle in the front brake showing no wear and tear veering me off road ,im going to keep the part and take pictures. It drove smooth since I bought it. Then today the front tire folded under. Me and the certified mechanic couldnt explain it. The part showed no sign of wear to the area that broke. Ive been looking to see if there was a recall, cannot find one if there is let me know. . . This is a very big danger and is life threatening. And it will obviously happen without a warning. A lot of people are maybe having this happen and dont live to tell about it being the reason or dont even know to tell about it. Thanx.
While driving 5 mph there was a noise from under the hood, once hood was raised consumer saw engine had fallen. Dealer determined that brackets had broken, causing motor mounts to fall and engine to disconnect on both sides. Consumer had an extended warranty, however dealer would not pay for the labor and broken bolts. Consumer states vehicle is also experiencing problems with the brakes.
I purchsed the vehicle used in Nov. Of 2001. Shortly there after, the brakes started experiencing excessive noise and vibration and mild pedal pulsing. I took the vehicle in and the dealer replaced/turned rotors and replaced pads. About a month later noise and vibration returned. I brought the car back, classic had the vehicle for the day then said there was nothing wrong. The noise and vibration dissappeared but returned intermittently about 2 months later. Also the stopping distance has increased noticabley as of late. I am unsure to bring the vehicle back in to be told there is nothing wrong.
Brake pads and rotors were replaced 2 months after vehicle was purchased brand new. In January of 2001 vehicle was experiencing same problems. Dealer replaced brake pads and rotors again. Problem happened again, so dealer retorqued wheels and sanded pads.
Consumer states that there is vibration and / or shimmy when brakes are applied. Vehicle has been brought into dealer for this problem 4 times. Dealer determined that inner front disc brake pads were worn down to wear indicators. Front disc brake pads were replaced. And also found that rotors were warped. Dealer replaced front brake pads and rotors, and the rear brake drums were also out of round. Rear drums were resurfaced.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a crash. Please provide further information.
Vehicle vibrates intensly when brakes are applied. Brakes and rotors have been replaced on several occasions and problem still persists.
Consumer states rotors have been replaced 5 times, however the dealer can not remedy the problem.
While driving and without warning vehicle accelerated at a faster speed. Applied brakes and vehicle slowed down; however, did not stop. Driver proceeded to shift gear into park.
Consumer states that the brakes are terrible, the dealer stated they could do no more and that the braking system in the Malibu cars are deficient, consumer is concerned and does not feel safe driving the vehicle.
The dealer has attempted to fix the consumers brakes on four occasions with no success, the consumer believes that the lemon law applies to this vehicle. Nlm.