Automatic Emergency Braking Problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 19 problems related to automatic emergency braking (under the forward collision avoidance category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the Malibu.

1 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 12/26/2025

Antilock braking system.

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2 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 07/02/2025

[xxx] , hard brake vacuum pump something’s wrong car won’t push down break information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

3 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 06/02/2025

There is a recall on the brake booster on the 2014 Malibu manufactured in 2013 my car is a 2013 and I have the same issue. I have had multiple things wrong. I was driving and had no brakes at all I had to push hard and it finally stopped. Hazardous to drive now until fixed. I feel it should be covered as it is the same issue on the 2014.

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4 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 04/10/2025

Loud knocking or banging noises, the check engine light turning on and/or other driving performance issues, such as reduced propulsion cranksaft.

5 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 07/23/2024

I rented this 2024 Chevrolet Malibu from enterprise rent a car in union city, GA. While driving the vehicle on the highway early on 7/23/2024 a vehicle came to a complete stop and in front of the vehicle directly in front of me. This action almost caused a multi-car pile-up. I immediately engaged the brakes. I was met with force and pressed down as hard as I could to stop the vehicle. The brakes on this vehicle failed to function properly. This caused me to crash into another vehicle. I have no information regarding maintenance and inspection of the vehicle at this time.

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6 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 05/01/2024

My car randomly shuts off when but still says it’s on at a stop light which causes a lot of problems because I have to push the start button to turn off and turn on again. Something is wrong with the wiring, in order for me to turn my car off I have to unplug my battery otherwise my car safety alarm will activate and hazard lights will go off and trunk will open. Which also cause my horn to go out. Everytime I turn my car on it says service esc which I have no clue what that means and have asked multiple people . My air bag service light is on and it has no reason to be on as my car has not had any problems with my airbags. My car automatically brake while on the highway going 75 when a car swerved into my lane ahead of me and the hard activated the abs which caused my car to swerve uncontrollably and almost caused my car to flip.

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7 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 07/09/2023

When I walk up to my car all I smell is gas and my gas tank doesn’t last as long as it should the first half of my tank is gone within 2-4 hours the second half last a couple days . I just had a child and I wanna make sure I can get these things fixed . I just purchased this car like 3 months ago from a dealership . . He’s been giving me the run around so I’m trying to see what I can do.

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8 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 03/26/2023

As I'm driving down the road my vehicle will engage the brake without warning while I'm in a curve or turning and it's extremely dangerous. I had a 18 wheeler behind me and my car came to an abrupt stop without warning as I was getting onto the interstate.

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9 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 03/15/2023

When I am going down the road the vehicle comes to a complete stop in a curve sometimes and it's dangerous. Only the bright lights work on the vehicle. The esc activates and turns off a lot when you least expect it.

10 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 01/17/2023

Driving down highway slowed down brake assist kicked in for no reason I was stuck in traffic not moving but maybe 2 mph brakes locked up got super hard codes read brake booster and vacuum pump. Screen went black “parking assist off” came on dashboard earlier that morning but nothing seemed to be wrong with the car. Thank god I wasn’t going faster I could have died!.

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11 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 01/12/2023

While picking my kids up from school my car suddenly lost braking ability and I heard a weird noise under the hood. Like it needed an oil change. Tension from the brakes and couldn’t stop when tried. Definitely gained anxiety from this event. I did get the part replaced however I’m concerned for the engine and any possible damage that may have been caused. I still have the original part to the vehicle as well.

12 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 12/16/2022

-braking system failed and is available upon request. - my safety, my family’s safety, and other parties on the road were affected as well. -not confirmed by a dealer but multiple people have had this same issue and experience. -the components were inspected by police, dealerships, onstar, and collision center. -no lights or indications of brake problems.

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13 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 10/17/2022

My vehicle has become harder to bake almost to the point that the brake doesn’t work took my car to have it accessed and was told my brake booster is damaged and causing my car to barely brake it is extremely dangerous can cause harm to myself or my family.

14 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 06/21/2022

This vehicle has been in the shop multiple times for the vacuum pump brakes to be replaced by the dealership. This is the 3rd time that the time the car will be taken to the dealership for the car to have the vacuum pump replaced, due to almost being in a major accident the 2nd time in the middle of a 4 way intersection because the brakes went out and the vehicle had to be towed. The brakes continues to lock up and is a danger to our safety. This car has been reported to general motors to made as a recall. This car is consider a lemon at this point and I would like for someone to contact me at 954. 658. 5108.

15 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 04/24/2022

Drive in rain, went to follow a curve, lost steering and brakes. Ran right off the road. Was going 50 in a 55. Did not hyrdoplane just no response from the car.

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16 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 03/19/2022

While I was driving my car went into engine saving mood. My speed was reduces rapidly.

17 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 03/28/2021

Service stabilitrak and abs. It previously happened last year and the vehicle was in park. Since it's been happening when vehicle is at a slow crawl or in reverse. Sometimes the light will come on however the just of the times, when braking, the car will grind and stutter when braking.

18 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 02/02/2021

The onstar system shocked my husband. The car won't start sometimes. The dash board reads different things when attempting to start car. The vehicle was parked in the yard with nothing plugged up to drain the battery.

19 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 04/12/2019

Power steering upon ignition lights up and locks power steering. Turn off and restart several times before operational. Abs light intermittently comes on while driving. Electric assist power steering. Both in stationary and while driving in city and highway.

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Other Common Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Problem Category Number of Problems
Automatic Emergency Braking problems
19
Adaptive Cruise Control problems
11
Warnings problems
6
Forward Collision Avoidance problems
1

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