Four problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2003 Malibu.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the brake system failed. While the brake pedal was depressed, the brake system failed to engage and the vehicle vibrated. The contact had to engage the emergency brake to bring the vehicle to a stop. The contact also mentioned that the key had to be released from the ignition with force. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that there were no open recalls. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 37,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the brakes failed without warning. The vehicle continued to accelerate while the brakes were applied, causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 29,332.
Front brake failure. 4 repairs of machining / replacing rotors. Car has under 15,000 miles. Bought it new. Car shakes uncontrollably on highways when applying brakes. Steering wheel literally bounces 1. 5 inchs in all directions. Service dealer keeps on replacing and machineing the rotors. Something is causing them to warp . . . My complaint is heard by deaf ears. . . Help.
Complete front brake failure with no warning.