Brake Grinding Noise Problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at various mph the brake pedal would make an abnormal grinding noise and the contact had to forcefully depress the pedal. The contact also stated the vehicle at random time skid when the brakes are depressed. However the vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independant mechanic for diagnosing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of this failure. The contact is referencing the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16v272000 ( electronic stability control) however the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 76,000 tp.

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Tl the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving and depressing the brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard and there was a grinding noise. There was no warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate. Keller Chevrolet (located at 3600 genesee st, cheektowaga, NY 14225, (716) 650-4589) stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact performed his own diagnostic testing and retrieved failure code: p0556 (brake booster pressure). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.

6/20/2017 - driving 65 on hwy vehicle lost power, tachometer and speedometer gauges dropped to 0. Also brakes and steering locked. Traction control system warning indicator, malfunction indicator lamp and power steering loss warning message came on. At dealership for 9 days said they replaced tcm. 7/27/17 -car would not start, brake pedal would not move, malfunction indicator lamp on. At dealership for 6 days. No work performed, inspection only. 8/4/2017 drove approximately 20 miles highway and city streets, applied brakes and terrible grinding noise (like metal on metal) car jerked and brake pedal locked. 8/5/2017 again applied brakes and terrible grinding noise (like metal on metal) car jerked and brake pedal locked. Car parked for approximately 2 hours. Then driving on highway 65 mph tachometer and speedometer gauges dropped to 0 and traction control system light came on and power steering loss warning message came on. Contacting dealership again tomorrow.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact heard a loud grinding noise and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, pumped the brake pedal for half an hour, and was able to resume driving. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to fairway Chevrolet (located on 3100 e sahara Ave, las vegas, nv) where the contact was informed that the failure could not be diagnosed or duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,090.

My 2004 chevy Malibu skipping where the brakes are sticking at 65 miles and when I let off the gas it slow down fast and that unsafe to have my disk brakes changed and new caliper on both sides and it's still making a grinding noise their smoking/ really hot on the driver side.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while engaging the brakes, a grinding noise emitted from the front wheels. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The failure mileage was 52. Pam.

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I was driving home from work with my wife in the passenger seat and upon approaching a red signal at an intersection I felt a vibration under my foot as I came to stop. I thought it may have been uneven road conditions or something in the road and disregarded it. Later that day, I felt the same vibration as I had stopped and heard a noticeable grinding noise. I went to the dealer where I had purchased the vehicle to have it inspected and they could not duplicate the issue, nor could they find a root cause. Over the course of the next 8 months, the vibrations had gotten worse and more frequent. The vehicle has been serviced 5 times for the issue and the problem still exists worse than ever. One dealer, which I have returned to on multiple instances for this problem, was able to duplicate the issue, smell a noticeable aroma of burning brakes, identify I had a serious brake problem, but were not able to determine the cause for the failure, thus not correcting any faults. It has progressed to the point where the pedal will go almost down to the floor before the brakes will engage. It has almost caused several accidents due to the failure and the vehicle is no longer safe to drive. The mileage of the first failure was about 6000 miles and it currently has 16,000 miles on the vehicle with no resolution. Several online searches yield the same issue on the 2008-2012 chevy Malibu as well as the 2008-2010 Saturn aura which share the same platform.

Shaking in steering wheel when brakes are applied,this happen everytime I apply the brakes. The dealer resurfaced front rotors and replaced pads. . Car still have a grinding noise in front wheelarea dealer said that the replacement pads are causing the grinding and there's nothing that can be done to stop the grinding because of the way the replacement pas are designed. This car is not safe to drive and I told the dealership this and they claim it is safe.

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I bought my Malibu new in September 2003. In January 2005, I began to notice the car shuddering while braking, I took the car in and they machined both rotors, I took it in again on February 8th because the brakes were making a chatter and clank sound, they told me the calipers needed to be lubricated, I brought it back on February 18 for the lubrication. Next I took the car in for a oil change on March 29th and asked the technician to check the brakes and was told they were fine. On July 1st 05 I took the car in again because of a brake squeal and found the retaining bolt /pin on the left front caliper was missing. It was replaced as well as the bolt/pin on the upper bolt/pin due to the integrity of the original bolt/pin. On September 30th 05 I took the car in again for brake noise, and was told that both rotors were rusted, both rotors were turned and cleaned at that time. On October 12th 05 which was only 8 days later I took the car back again because the car was still making a grinding noise. When inspected the front rotors were again found to be rusty, pitted and worn, this time they replaced both the rotors and the brake pads. I took the car in on November 23rd 05 for recommended 15 max service which included a rear brake adjustment, I asked them to check the front brakes again, because they were still squeaking and they said they were fine. May 25th,06 I took the car in again for brake noise, they first told me the calipers again needed to be lubricated , but then came back and said they needed to be replaced. Now it is July of 06 and I am still having problems with the brakes. Also on July 5th, 06 I had to take the car in because the a/c and the recirculation mode stopped working, they replaced a bad hvac control module.

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When driving 10 mph consumer turned the steering wheel towards the left and steering wheel made a grinding noise. Also, brakes were difficult to depress. Consumer was able to control the vehicle, and towed it to dealership for inspection.

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There was extended stopping distance and vibration in the steering wheel when the brakes were applied, also a grinding noise. The rotors were replaced twice, and the brake shoes and pads 6 times. Brakes need to be replaced every 10000 miles.

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Something wrong with the brakes. Dealer can not duplicate. When you go to slow down thw brake pedal will sink and vibrate and give you a grinding noise for just a second. Only happens right after start up. Does not happen on a regular basis.

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When trying to make a stop, there is grinding noise when the brakes are pressed. Brakes wear out every 2-3 months(paying an expensive amount for brake shoes and rotors air conditoning switch malfunctions and you just cannot trade this car in because the value depreciates the same day you drive off the car lot.

Brakes made excessive loud banging and grinding noise when applied at 10 to 15 miles per hour. This happen twice in a row. Had car towed to dealer as I considered it unsafe to drive. Dealer reports that they are not able to duplicate the failure and that brakes were operating to gm standards. This car has had the brakes and rotors replaced twice in the past six months.

Brakes pulsate excessivly and there was a groaning or grinding noise when brakes were applied. The dealer replace the front rotors and pads per service bulletin # 00-05-23-002. This was the second time the pads and rotors were replaced see odi # 736612.

Since March 17/99 my car has brake problems. First the brakes were unbalanced, right pads were 0% and the left pads 80%. The problem remain unsolved. We changed the pads twice and the grinding noise and the brake problem continued. For 5th times I took my car to gormier Chevrolet trying to fix the problem. According to investigation the same problem have occurred in many Chevrolet Malibu. Thanks for your help and I hope hear from you soon. Lindaura gonzalez and eduardo g. Bortolete.

There was a grinding noise coming from the vehicle. The dealer then stated there was a problem with the abs drum. Ph.

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Consumer hears a grinding noise when applying brakes which is causing extended stopping distance. Dealer claims there is no defect.

When pressing on brakes consumer noticed a grinding noise. Dealer has been notified.

When brakes are applied a grinding noise occurs, and pedal goes to the floor,causing extended stoppping distance . Please give any further details.