Eight problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2001 Malibu.
Third replacement of rotors and brakes within 3 years of owning car.
The front disc brake rotors were warped to the point where they needed to be replaced on three separate occasions approximately 8k miles apart.
Premature brake failure - 29,000 miles and car need new rotors and pads. Very light use, highway driving, no stop and go driving.
The brake rotors are warped for 2nd time , it happened at 40,000 miles, and now almost a year later after they were turned the brake rotors are warped again! I have looked on the web sites of other owners, and the same complaint has been their!.
The car has experienced vibrations when applying the brakes. The front rotors were turned and pads replaced but this did not correct the issue.
Front brake rotors warped and braking effected. Front brake rotors had to be replaced. This should not happen to a new car with 5,200 miles. Service dept said this is not a uncommon problem. Brakes rotors should be made better!.
While traveling 35 mph owner applied the brakes and vehicle experienced total brake failure, along with excessive grinding noise. After inspection by a dealership owner was informed that the front pads were worn 50%, and the front rotors had warped. Owner was concerned about the extent of brake failure at low mileage.
The rotors have been replaced twice due to warpage whivh causes the vehicle to vibrate hile braking, the consumer believes this is a design flawwarped front brake rotors was turn down by the service department.