Four problems related to brakes failed 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.
: the contact stated while coming to a stop from 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and did not respond. The vehicle's front passenger side collided with another vehicle. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle occupants received minor injuries, although the seatbelts were worn. The vehicle was towed to an auto body and deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the brake failure.
Anti-lock brakes possibly failed.
Had car for 15 minutes, traveled appox 8 miles when making sudden stop had brake failure. Car continued to travel until it became lodged over a tree trunk. This vehicle was new and had only 20 miles on. Dealer said they have no idea how the brakes would have failed, we are still working with them to get this solved, in the mean time they are not providing us with a rental or loaner because they said we are not having our vehicle currently serviced. So I am without transportation. This is outrageous.
The front brakes failed approximately every 500 miles. The dealer has replaced them twice already.