Three problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2017 Malibu.
The brake vacuum pump is bad they used to cheap chinese knockoff part that breaks and get sucked into the engine possibly causing engine failure but for the most part in your brakes can fail leaving the car without any breaking support from the booster vacuum I called the dealership the service advisor immediately told me to take the car to the dealer for work at general motors expense the brake vacuum pumps are failing at an alarming rate causing serious damage and possibility of injury 5 minutes after I did everything they told me I recalled the dealing to confirm my appointment they refused to answer the phone and put me on hold then when they answer the phone they told me that the servants advisor I talked to no longer works there best Chevrolet kenner louisiana 70062 without the vacuum pump the brakes are very hard the press the car is very difficult to stop especially at high speeds I'm trying to get this fixed but general motors is refusing the service advisor told me the best thing that I can do is to pay for everything and whenever general motors feels like doing a recall I maybe can get reimbursed.
When exiting off the freeway traveling approximately 65 mph the brakes failed to stop the car. Brake pedal became solid making it impossible to stop or even slow the car down. Engine light popped on and when diagnosed, the following codes appear: brake booster pressure sensor, worn/damaged vacuum lines, corroded/damaged connector, damage/faulty wiring, defective brake booster, defective pcm.
Tl- the contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph and pressing the brake pedal the brakes failed and would not immediatley stop the vehicle. The contact shut the vehicle off and when attempting to restart the engine a message displayed indicating that the "key could not be detected" the vehicle later would start and was driven to the local dealer phil smith Chevrolet located at 1640 north state rd. 7, lauder hill FL. 954-271-1474. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified but no assistance was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown 19,0000. Jft.