Brake Disc Caliper problems of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, there was an abnormally loud explosion from passenger's side front of the vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed but was inoperable. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed at the residence by a mobile mechanic. The contact was informed that the caliper disintegrated. The contact stated that the failure was the second time that the failure was experienced. The vehicle was repaired the first time the failure was experienced however, a second repair was still pending. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142000. Ah.