Table 1 shows 15 common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc pads (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc caliper (ten problems).
Consumer stated while applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. A loud grinding noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. Read details...
On Wednesday, July 11 our daughter was driving our 2001 Malibu on I-75 at 70 mph in the rain. The left front brake seized and she went into a 180 degree spin, hit the guard rail and rested facing oncoming traffic. About one year ago the identical thing happened on I-275, also in the rain. Read details...
Third replacement of rotors and brakes within 3 years of owning car. Read details...