One problem related to service brakes has been reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle would not go more than 20 mph after startup from intersection. Left front & right rear brakes applied themselves. Vehicle would not go above 20 mph even at 4100 rpm. Pulled off to side of road. Turned engine off. Went from wheel to wheel - left front and right rear too hot to touch. Right front & left rear cool to touch. Applied moisture to left front and right rear brake rotors; boiled off immediately. Turned engine back on & vehicle resumed normal operation. Same failure happened in may 2011 at 8,601 miles. Not tdc's either time. In March 2011 at 6,849 miles, esc malfunctioned with 3 tdc's.
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