Brakes Failed problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

Five problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2016 Malibu.

1 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2021

I was involved in a collison with another vehicle. Immediatly after the collision the brakes on my vehicle failed. I had to use the curb and bushes to stop my vehicle after traveling approximately 300 yards from the collision site.

2 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving, the brake failed causing the distance to be extended. The contact stated that she had to pump the brake pedal for the vehicle to slow down and then stop. The check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the brake electronic control module failed and needed to be replaced. The contact called michael bates Chevrolet inc, 23755 allen rd, woodhaven, mi 48183, and informed them of the failure and the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall and was to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000. Aw.

3 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2019

Tl - the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that when attempting to pull out of the driveway when they heard a strange noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact then stated that while driving approximately 15 mph and attempting to make a left turn, they attempted to press the brake pedal it failed to press down. The contact stated they had to use an excessive amount of pressure in order for the brake pedal to move downwards and stop the vehicle. The vehicle's stability control system warning light illuminated. The contact had contacted the dealership (don brown Chevrolet located at 2244 kingshighway blvd, saint louis, mo 63110 phone number 314-282-7887) who took the information the contact provided and informed the contact that they would have a representative reach out, however, the contact had not heard back from the dealership. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated they found their issue related to NHTSA campaign number:16v272000 (electronic stability control) however, their VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Gl.

4 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2019

Tl- the contact owns 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the reduce power in the engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle gradually began to lose power. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle; however, the vehicle would not travel over 60 mph. The contact also stated that he had experienced brake failure while he was approaching a stop light. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brakes failed to respond in a timely matter. The contact took the vehicle to all american Chevrolet of killeen 1802 e central texas expy, killeen, TX 76541 254-213-5397 where a diagnostic was performed and discovered that the vehicle had a defective brake booster, a defective vacuum pump and a overcharged battery. They also informed the contact that he two recalls NHTSA campaign number 16v521000(hybrid propulsion system) and NHTSA campaign number: 16v272000(electronic stability control). The contact was informed by the dealer that due to the bumper to bumper warranty a recall could not be performed on the vehicle. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,493. Jo.

5 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2018

In December of 2018 on a road trip, my brakes failed; I literally had to slam on the brakes to get the car to stop. This happened on the pennsylvania turnpike, with myself, my mother and my 5 year old daughter in the car. You can imagine the fear I felt at that time. Thankfully, I was able to merge onto the shoulder of the road and wait for a tow truck. My car was taken to a Chevrolet dealership in harrisburg, PA and it took them a week to replace the vacuum pump. July 2019 I notice that my engine light is on and there is a message on my dashboard that states �reduced engine power. � I immediately made an appointment for service at the dealership that I initially purchased the car from. My car has been there since Tuesday, July 23, 2019 and they tell me that the �anti-lock brake� system has failed and they are still trying to pinpoint why the engine light is on. The dealership suggested that we take the car home and bring it on another day, but again, leaving the dealership, the brake pedal became stiff and we could not apply pressure to it! they have since replaced the vacuum pump again.




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