Brake Light On problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

I recently paid my vehicle off and I am experiencing several electrical issues. The emergency brake went out and "service emergency brake light is on". There's no connection. When I hit a pothole in the road while driving, my radio screen blacks out. Then I can hit another bump and it comes back on. When I park, my ignition does not release my key. I have to turn the steering wheel several times and put it in drive then back in park several times to get the key to release. After doing this several times my key broke off in the ignition and I was stranded and had to walk home over two miles. Has anyone else complained of these issues with the 2013 Malibu? I couldn't pass my recent safety inspection due to the brake issue and I was inconvenienced again as a result of these issues.

The brake pedal is sticking and will not fully release. The vehicle will not accelerate when this happens and the brake lights will stay on after the car is turned off. I only have 35600 miles on the vehicle. The dealer can't find the issue but suggests the brake pedal assembly be replaced but will not guarantee it will fix the issue.

Cars brakes are basically stuck. Brake assist coming on and causing brake lights on exterior of car to stay on while driving and parked, also while car is off with key out of vehicle. When letting off the brake the car comes to a stop very quickly as if you were applying the brakes. It is hard to accelerate going forward and in reverse. Car shakes while driving down the highway. There is a hot smell coming from car after this happens.

The problem I am having with my 2013 Chevrolet Malibu deal with its brake assist. The brake assist engages on its own without operator enabling it. This problem causes the vehicle to loose accelerating power, whereas, the operator needs to apply more force to the accelerator to move the car forward or backwards. If, the operator removes foot from accelerator the car will come to a complete stop rapidly, reminiscence if one is operating a manual transmission vehicle and down-shifts. Other problem with vehicle when the car is shut-down and keys out of ignition the brake lights remain on (not on every occasion but periodically). All, aforementioned, the dealer has been notified and taken in for repairs two separate occasions but the problem persists. In, addition, I have contacted gm customer care center in the past and most recently June 5, 2015 about the problem (code #71-1466326393). But, today, June 7, 2015 is by far the worst incident to date. While operating my vehicle on a local interstate the brake assist engaged itself again causing server vibrations from all four wheels and a loud disturbing noise from the wheels. Also, the steering wheel vibrated back and forth; with these problems I felt the need to exit the interstate. I feel the vehicle is not safe to operate….

Brake pedal does not raise after apply brakes remain applied or brake lights on unwanted. The condition has happened in high temperature and humidity conditions so far and may not be repeatable. This is not a normal wear and tear condition, this is a safety hazard. I have children that ride in my car. The brakes seize up, bad smell coming from the tires. Driver must pull up on the brake. This is a manufacture defect and should be replaced at the cost of the manufacturer. Dealerships are charging $1300 to replace, the part itself is $70.

When I was driving I noticed that every so often my brakes would feel really stiff when braking. Later that day, parked vehicle in the driveway and brake lights would not go off, had to go into vehicle and lift brake pedal up to get lights to go off. Noticed later that day that brake pedal was getting stuck down after I released my foot off the brake. Does not do it everytime I break but did start to do it the day we had 90% humidity. Still have to sometimes lift the pedal up to get the lights to go off.