Brake Master Cylinder Problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk upon depression of the brake pedal without warning. The contact took the vehicle to jim keras Chevrolet (2000 covington pike, memphis, TN 38128) where they performed services to the brake booster, master cylinder, hydraulic brake system, lower control arms, as well as several other unknown services. Three weeks after the repairs, the vehicle would not start and the vehicle was towed to the residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 241,404.

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On 28 February 2020, my 2009 Chevrolet Malibu experienced a total loss of hydraulic braking as a result of a loss of hydraulic brake pressure due to corrosion-induced failure of both the primary and secondary hydraulic brake pipes that supply brake fluid from the master cylinder to the brake pressure modulation valve (bpmv), which would not have occurred but for a defect in the design of the primary and secondary hydraulic brake pipes. Both hydraulic brake pipes failed within an hour of one another after traveling about 50 miles, fortunately without resulting in an accident. Each of the primary and secondary hydraulic brake pipes had failed due to severe corrosion. These pipes were not nylon coated as were the remaining brake lines in the vehice, and each extended downwards about 8 inches from the master cylinder, to a corresponding elbow defining a corresponding low point, from which each line extended upwards � via a flexible link portion � to the bpmv. The elbows � being located about 8 inches below the master cylinder � are in proximity to the bottom of the vehicle body, and are therefore exposed to road splash, include salt spray during winter months. With the elbows defining low points of the associated hydraulic brake pipes, any water or salt-water sprayed onto those pipes will gravitate, and then cling, to those elbows until being evaporated therefrom, leading to corrosion thereof at a substantially accelerated rate relative to what would occur if the hydraulic brake pipes did not extend below � or at least so far below � the master cylinder; or if at least the elbows had been otherwise coated with nylon as are all the remaining steel hydraulic brake lines from the bpmv to the wheel cylinders.

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I was recently getting on the highway in my 2018 Malibu and had absolutely noooo engine power for acceleration! luckily I was able to get onto the median before I was rear ended by the fast moving cars! simultaneously the �engine power reduced�, �service traction control�, and �the �transmission� service lights came on! then as I was getting off the highway at the next exit, I went to stop at the light and I had noooo brakes! luckily I pushed as hard as possible and got my car to stop without a second to spare! I have no doubt that 99% of drivers would have either been seriously injured, or seriously injured someone else in the process of crashing their car! I have a pretty good knowledge of cars , from racing multiple c5 and c6 corvettes, but this problem had me stumped for a while. I took the Malibu to multiple gm service departments, and none of the mechanics could come up with a reason why all those systems failed simultaneously, and multiple mechanics all said it was either the brake booster or the master cylinder. I just didn't see either of those parts being the reason for that much of an effect on the car, and luckily I remembered that gm trucks were having a major issue losing brakes due to the vacuum pump. So after an inspection I felt pretty confident that was my brand new Malibu's problem, so I went to the parts counter and dropped $330 on my warrantied Malibu, and sure enough the car was fine after that! however, a major concern of mine is that the oe vacuum pump was missing chunks of metal, and clearly those chunks of metal are floating around in my engine! so despite my regular maintenance, and even extra maintenance, my confidence is not very high, and I'm constantly waiting for the car to have another problem with the new vacuum pump, engine or brakes!.

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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet mailbu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal stiffened without warning when the pedal was depressed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and pumped the brake pedal until it worked. The dealer diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred nine months later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered a $70. 00 rebate. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

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2005 chevy Malibu mass master brake cylinder was defective and caused the brakes to wear very quickly. Also, the power steering failed. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle, as it was totaled in an accident.

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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit abnormal noises when steering and driving over bumps at approximately 30 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the front stabilizer bar was faulty and the front calipers were not properly releasing. The contact was also informed that the front calipers were burned and creating a fire hazard. In addition, the contact was informed that the master cylinder may be defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

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Mid-June, 2011:vehicle was making a roaring noise: the result was that the front wheel bearings were broken end of August 2011: difficulty turning the steering wheel accompanied by a loud grinding sound,the result was that the steering shaft and outer tie rod were broken and had to be replaced. September 2011: extreme difficulty applying brakes, on occasion would appear normal. Had 3 brake inspections done within a week and a half period. When brakes no longer would operate , tit was determined that the master cylinder needed to be replaced. 4.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph he tried to activate the abs but the vehicle did not stop and proceeded through a traffic light. He took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that he needed a new master cylinder for the braking system. The vehicle was repaired under the warranty for that failure. He spoke with the manufacturer and was offered two years of maintenance service which the contact declined. He asked the dealer for a related service bulletin but was denied the bulletin. The current mileage was 11,829. The failure mileage was 3,481.

Found corrosion on the brake lines and master cylinder, and other lines that are located under the battery corrosion plate. The battery corrosion plate was a good idea. However, putting brake lines & other components under were are not a good design. It's flawed, for if the battery plate becomes corroded, then it leaks onto the lines below and causes damage as in my vehicle.

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Consumer had to change brakes 3 times. While driving consumer heard a grinding noise in the front of vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer the first time, and they replaced the brakes. Then, brakes malfunctioned again, and consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer. This time they turned the rotors, and put on new brakes. The same type of noise was heard again. This time, when she took the vehicle to dealer for checking and repair, they replaced the master cylinder/calipers/ rotors, and put on another set of brakes on the vehicle. After consumer picked up the vehicle from dealer brakes still were not working properly. Consumer took the vehicle back to dealer, but was told by dealer it was just a matter of tightening up some screws.

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When applying the brakes they failed to grab intermittently. Dealer stated that master cylinder malfunctioned, causing vehicle to collide into an embankment.

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The brake lines come out of the master cylinder and go to a hydralic valve on the antilock brake valve which is located under the battery and corrosion has gotten into and on this valve assembly which has caused rear brake failure the valve is located in a very bad place to control such an important part of the operations of a vehicle. This problem needs to be addressed as soon as possible before there is failures of brakes on these vehicles. When the acid has been there long enough it will eat away at the brake lines completly and cause major accidents whith the loss being more than money or property.