Brake Light Switch problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while his partner was driving at approximately 30 mph she had noticed that when she would depress the brake pedal at night there would be no brake light reflection on either a vehicle behind her or on the road behind her vehicle. The contact confirmed that at night when the brake pedal was depressed the brake lights would not illuminate, and when pressure was taken off of the pedal the brake lights would illuminate. The contact stated no warnings were illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake light switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired, however the brake light failure reoccurred. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and had advised the contact that NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 had been repaired on the vehicle in December of 2014. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

When driving brake light continue to stay on. When pressed they go off and pressing to floor they come on but when released around 6 seconds later they come on again. Was taken to dealer ship to be fixed for a recall . Worked for less than a month and it continues again. Had brake pedal switch replaced and it still continues. Now I'm getting the lights coming on saying esc off and also a traction light. In my opinion all chevy Malibu's should be recalled and done right. Worst car I ever owned. Fix your mistakes please. These things I'm describing happens anywhere I'm driving constantly.

Someone following me to work informed me my brake lights were on as I was driving on the highway but when I stopped at the street light, they would go off. Now my engine light is on and the warning to service my traction control and esc system is on. The cruise control isn't working properly all the time. I googled the brake light issue and found a recall for my year of car that can cause my other issues. I called gm and was told by [xxx] that my car is included in this and transferred me to the nearest dealer to make an appt for my car repairs. The dealer said there isn't a recall for these issues but I am under a recall for the power steering recall! they do not have the parts but I can keep calling and checking . I then called gm back spoke to [xxx] who advised there isn't a recall for the brake light yet . It is upcoming soon they are in the first stage of this . No time frame when it will happen. I asked what do I do in the meantime with this unsafe car. She said I can get it fixed at my expense. I questioned if I would be reimbursed once they issue the recall. She answered no promise they will. Later that day the dealership service manager called saying gm told him to call me! we could make an appt to check my car, pay out of pocket , keep receipt , and if the recall includes my parts, I will be reimbursed or I can try to hold out for recall. I am beyond frustrated. I'm under an active recall but no part to fix it and this other in beginning stages. This light issue happened to me in October 2013. I bought a new brake switch, had it replaced by a certified mechanic. Now months later I have the same brake light issue but also my cruise control, esc warning and traction control. The best part when I asked [xxx] at gm what if I am in an accident because you are dragging this out. She replied you should call us back after your accident. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Brake lights come on when the brake pedal is not depressed. When the brake pedal is depressed slightly, the brake lights will go out. I replaced the brake pedal lever sensor. This cured the problem for about a month, now the problem has returned. The dealer did a parts warranty on the switch and supplied at no charge. I picked it up today, but have not installed it yet.

Vehicle brake lights on the rear of the vehicle will turn on with out any application of the brake pedal. Vehicle also has adjustable pedals, you can move pedals forward or back and get light to go out. General motors has replace brake switch once. Little over a year later vehicle is doing exact thing again. There is a brake position sensor in this system and it appears to be losing its calibration when pedals are moved causing the brake lights to come on. This causes an unsafe condition for anybody following the vehicle or riding in it.