Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 2,130 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 31 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (680 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light on (382 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Shift to parking message came up on dashboard Read details...
#1 3rd brake light leaking into back seat and trunk manufacture bolts backed out and/or missing, can also cause water to get into the brake light which tends to cause 3rd brake light failure, increasing risk of a crash. Read details...
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. When the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop. The dealer stated that the front rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 42,700. Read details...
While driving after a recent episode of rain, I tried to come to a stop at a red light. I was driving down hill at approximately 20 mph when I stepped on the brake. As soon as I stepped on the brake, I began sliding at a diagonal to the direction of the street. Read details...
Sever vibration when brakes are applied. One rotor was changed while vehicle was under warranty. Now there is 50,000 miles on the car and no warranty and the problem is back. This was a problem the dealer was aware of and should have replaced the other rotor also. Read details...