Two problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2012 Malibu.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. When the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop. The dealer stated that the front rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 42,700.
Purchased car from ed bozarth on October 12. Within 1 week the brakes were grinding and you had to step on it hard for it to brake. Have changed brake pads and rotors twice within 3 years. Have complained to ed bozarth since I purchased it. I have taken the car to other gm dealerships and complained about the brakes. September 2015 took it to fletcher jones Chevrolet and had filed a complain with gm for approval to have them pay for the diagnostics. And again, the dealership and gm claim nothing is wrong with the brakes, but they grind horribly and you have to hit hard on the brakes to be able to brake. Another issue is the rubber steering wheel. It is coming apart and it cuts you as you are making right turn. Being diabetic it is a health issue.