Brake Electric Antilock Problems of Chevrolet Malibu - part 2

I have spent over $700. 00 on my brakes this year and it is always the same problem. I understand from several mechanics, including my own, that my Malibu is not the only one continuously having problems with the brakes. It is getting ridiculous. Nobody should have this many problems and not be able to drive the car they are paying for more than a couple of times a week. The last time my brakes got fixed 10/08/2001 I drove the car two days before the brakes quit working again. I think gm should do something about this before they get sued. My children are very important to me and I have to worry about their safety every time I put them in my car.

See all problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu 🔎.

Abs system does not work properly, and there is extended stopping when applying brakes. Consumer states the brakes give, causing the extended stopping distance.

The brakes on the Malibu are a safety issue and GMC doesnt care. I have had the rotors done 5 times since 3000 miles. My dealer has had my car for a total of 19 days for repairs. There are numerous other problems with this car also. Iam tired of being told i6ts not a safety issue, well it is to all of with children and other loved ones in the car. Lets stop the politics and please do something for the consumer. (tiresize: 215).

See all problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu 🔎.

Brakes repaired at 12793, 28045, 35608 miles and still a problem.

Third set of brakes & rotors in 30,000 miles, (car shakes or grinds each time) at other dealer I was told to expect it to happen again in another 10-15,000 miles only that it won't be under warranty next time. 1st time dealer replaced, 2nd time went to local garage because dealer wouldn't do it for free, 3rd time dealer replaced everything again and no charge. When I asked why it was no charge they indicated the following. (different dealership)this time tie rod was damaged and needed to be replaced as well. The dealer said the brakes themselves are not defective, it's just that the car is too heavy and works the brakes harder. The mechanic tried to convince me that it was the way I drive, but another person who works at the dealership stated to hime that she has a 98 Malibu and stated she is on her 4th set already. She also mentioned something about a bulletin. I call the chevy 800 number and made a report, but they said nothing will happen. They just put the info in the computer. No person will call, no person available to speak to. No remedy to the sitaution. I would like to be reimbursed for the second repair and want to know if a remedy will soon be available as I did not want a car that has a severe brake problem and don't believe it is fair to say that they will cover it, but only up to the warranty period. If that is the case I would like to return the car and get my money back. I'll be hard pressed to buy another chevy again after this experience. I am seeking out an attorney to explore my options with respect to the lemon laws.

See all problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu 🔎.

Consumer would step on brake pedal to stop or reduce speed, but could feel a vibration on steering wheel. Also, vehicle will pull to the left. This problem had happened, and vehicle had been taken for repairs many times for brakes.

While driving would step on the brakes and it will makes noise like grinding metal to metal. Brakes had to be replaced nine times.

See all problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu 🔎.

Brake replaced at low milage, rechecked 2 weeks ago for problems.

Have had 4 problems with the brakes since I have owned this car. I talked to manufacturer and got no where with them.

Anti-lock braking system is defective, consumer is unable to keep brakes or rotors on vehicle. Dealer has yet to be contacted.

While driving stepped on brakes pedal to stop, but vehicle will not stop, just keeps going, causing extended stopping distance.

In the 10 months that we have owned that car, they have had to replace the rotors three times. Each time they have told us that the 2000 Malibu's have this problem, yet gm hasn't recalled them. I've had two other mechanics look at the latest set and they want to know why there is so much play in the rotors. The rotors , they say, don't fit on the wheel studs right. The studs are not in the center of the holes on the rotors. I asked the service dept at stadium about this but they have yet to return my call.

When hitting brakes car shaked. It has been repaired once, and currently, it's doing it again.

When applying brakes vehicle will shake and vibrate all over. Vehicle had brakes replaced three times.

Car brake apply they tend not to work when it wet or rain and have to stop quickly to avoid other car the car start to slide when apply brakes.

At 6,499 miles odometer reading, the dealer rotated tires. At that point the car front vibrated, steering wheel shakes, and brakes pulsate when brakes are applied. There were no problems prior to the dealer rotating the tires wheels; service rep indicated most likely rotors were damaged with air torque tightened lugs too tight; damaged rotors. Springs in rear continue to squeak. Factory defaults? bulletins ? how to obtain?.

Rotors failed at 7426;11874;18701 miles. Chevrolet no help.

Brakes and rotors were replaced the first time at 14,614 miles with gm's "new design". Then again 5 months later, at 22,679 miles. The dealership admitted that GMC has a problem with these and has yet to resolve the problem. I was told that it will very likely occur again. I was also told that they did replace this free of charge twice already now, and so the next time I would have to pay. I do not understand why gm continues to sell a known defected product, and surely I'm not expected to repeatedly replace the brakes as the dealership says.

Replaced brakepadsand rotors twotimesince 50000 miles.

Brakes were replaced at 12000miles. At 31000 miles brakes were replaced again and rotors were ground down. Gm said this was normal for the car. I consider it excessive and a problem assembly warps due to two metals being used in the breaks. Heat problem.

Brakes and rotors have been replaced three times since purchase of vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. *akconsumer was advised by dealership that this is normal wear due to excessive braking.

While driving about 55 mph applied brakes, and brakes did not work, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. A technician said that this was a rotor problem, and rotors needed to be replaced.

Slowed down to make turn, brakes did not work. Called dealer, don't have parts in. Been waiting for parts since April, 2000. Now they will not return my calls.

Was told that this was normal. O safety defect.

This is the second time we had to replace brakes and rotors. Vehicle makes a grinding sound.

Consumer was traveling about 60mph on the highway and the traffic was coming to a stop, she applied brakes, and steering/front end started to vibrate. Also, brakes grabbed slightly.

When brake pedal was applied in a panic stop pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has replaced the front brake rotors and lining.

Tires failed over time. Had to have a realignment and new front brakes installed even though the tires had been rotated and kept up to the recommended pressure. Abnormal wear on the outer front left tire and belt separation occurred on the right front to the point where it was very difficult to balance. After the realignment about 3 weeks ago, the car began to shake on the front end again due to another bad tire rotated up from the rear. ( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).

While driving consumer applied brakes, and pedal went all the way to the floor . Also, there was a rattling/knocking noise coming from underneath the hood. Consumer took vehicle to repair shop twice for rattling/knocking noise, and it came back without improvement.

Brake rotors warp under normal driving conditions and must be replaced every 8,000 to 12,000 miles. Manufacturer refused to cover replacement cost for these defective parts on 6/26/2000. Rotors were examined and replaced by dealer (dean patterson, altoona, PA) at 9,821 miles, 16,434 miles, 26,673 miles, 35,604 miles and 50,320 miles. This car was purchased new, but has been through five sets of rotors in approximately two years. The car that was traded in when purchasing this vehicle had over 120,000 and still had the original rotors and drums on it, providing clear evidence that this is a Chevrolet design flaw. Dealer charged consumer $441. 99 for replacement of these rotors at 50,320 miles because of warranty expiration.

At high speedsthe car shakes making it hard to steer. I took in to dealer they said rotors are out of round, they cut rotors. Happen again (twice) and they finally repalced rotors. A few thousand miles later same happened. Replaced with a "redesigned rotor" which now has only lastest 7000 miles. Now warreny is up and no wants to replace rotors. I have contacted dealer, chevy, sales and service. I have received no help other then I'm out of luck. My car is not the only car with this problem. What do I dao to get chevy to be responsible for the defective rotors or braking system?.

At any speed would apply brakes to slow down or stop pedal and vehicle would pulsate. Stopping distance would be increased. Also, failed to stop sometimes. Had rotors changed due to being warped. Will be taking vehicle to dealership for 3rd time for brakes.

Brake rotors were replaced twice because of warping. When consumer appliesd brakes both wheel shook. Dealership was aware of problem.

The brakes have continually failed every 3 months since 3000 miles. The car is not safe for my wife and children. The car should be recalled and repurchased by gm. Gm told me ms karen roberts that they are aware of the problem, but its not a safety issue until someone gets hurt. . Are they crazy? the Malibu is an unsafe car. Even my service advisor harry haigh said the car should be replaced. The Malibu is an engineering nightmare. (tiresize: p215/60/r1).

While driving consumer applied brakes and pedal went all the way down to the floor. Also, rotors and tires had to be replaced.