Four problems related to brake disc caliper have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2004 Malibu.
On Friday, February, 8, 2019 my 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, VIN 1g1zs52f74f138257 had to be towed off of the road and home because the front breaks were locking and the vehicle was smoking from the same original location. On Sunday, February 10, 2019 the vehicle was towed to the south charlotte Chevrolet, the nearest dealership. On Monday, February 11, 2019 kb from south charlotte Chevrolet informed me that the front calipers, brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. I explained that the work was done only three and a half months ago by lancaster motor company. Kb informed me that the previous technician at lancaster motor company installed the parts incorrectly and as a result the same problem was occurring and that I needed to contact Chevrolet/GMC regarding my warranty. Chevrolet/GMC is not honoring their warranty and the failed rotors almost caused my daughter to be in a car accident on February 8, 2019. The same vehicle was take to lancaster motor company, SC for a front break concern; smoke and screeching on Saturday, October 6, 2018. I received a follow up call from the lancaster motor company, SC service department on October 6, 2018 that the car could not be driven until the breaks were repaired and that they could not return it me because it was "unsafe to drive". The technician; told me that they were keeping the car and that they would follow up with me on Monday, October 8, 2018. During a discussion with lancaster motor company the week of October 8, 2018 I was informed by louis howard smith that my front calipers had to be replaced along with the breaks and rotors. The invoice number cvcs186718 totaled $1114. 29 for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu and I was informed that the parts were covered under warranty for twelve (12) months.
At 40,000 both front rotors had to be turned and calipers replaced. Calipers were sticking causing uneven wear. Brake pads had plenty of material and did not need to be replaced.
Front and rear brakes have had to be changed prematurely. Rear brakes had to be replaced at 20k miles. Front brakes changed at 60k miles. Calipers sticking and causing noise and uneven wear on new brake pads. Gm dealership advises that this is not a defect.
While approaching a stop sign consumer applied the brakes and passenger side wheel locked up. Consumer was unable to unlock the wheel. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the main bolt sheared off. This caused the caliper to lock the wheel. Also, mechanic informed the consumer that the part was on back order.