Abs warning light comes on at least three times per week but dealers cannot reproduce the problem and find anything wrong.
1997 Chevrolet Malibu brakes complaints
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While driving the vehicle the brakes and steering all of a sudden locked up, causing the driver to lose control of the entire vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and they did not understand what had happened so they were trying to fix the computer. When the driver drove again the same thing happened again.
Upon depressing the brake pedal, noticed a loud grinding sound coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer, therefore, contacted the dealer. Cause was determined to be the brake pads and rotors which needed replacing. Please provide any futher details.
Front brake problem; excessive pad wearing and rotor scoring. Dealer claims this is normal.
Front ABS brakes failed quickly.
Brakes pulling and rubbing creates a serious safety hazard,
Rotors warping and causing the front end to vibrate when braking, pulling to the right making it hard to steer.
Brake rotors failed, causing grinding noise.
Brake pedal goes to floor.
Slowing down vehicle, heard a grinding, screeching noise. Took to dealer & informed that the brake rotors/pads & calipers were shot & needed replacing. Took vehicle back for same problem, but in rear wheel cylinder.
Consumer purchased vehicle 7-29-97/ 8-04-97, the steering rack was determined defective. Whenever turning a curve the rigt front tire rattles, otherwise any bump in the road causes the vehicle to make rattling noises. Dealer has replaced steering rack eight (8) times already, and says that until gm redesigns steering rack there is no need to replace again. *ak brakes vibrate, front rotors warped. Clicking noise comes from the motor of the driver side window express down feature. Consumer had vehicle in shop 8 different times, however the rattling noise has not been corrected, manufacturer has a newly designed steering rack, however consumer declined due to pursuing the lemon law. Lower control arms replaced, caused a thumping noise.
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