The vehicle starts to pulsate when applying the brakes had problem fixed by dealer in the states now it has happened again at 28k miles. Why is this happening? And why is there not a recall on this problem?
1998 Chevrolet Malibu brakes complaints
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When applying brakes entire front end shakes excessively. Also, dealer has seen vehicle twice, and replaced rotors once and has turned them once. Problem still exists.
Rotors warped and were replaced at both 20,500 and 33,100 miles. They were turned down twice before 22,500 miles. Vehicle was pulsating at 60mph or higher before. I am afraid this will be a recurring safety issue and the vehicle is almost out of warranty. Do I have any recourse?
Transmision slips, temp/elec. Problems, major vibration when applying brakes-hi & lo speeds
While driving consumer steps on brakes pedal to stop vehicle or reduce speed. But, brakes will not stop, and sometimes increase the stopping distance.
Anti lock brakes repaired on several occasions.
About 4000 miles brake rotors are prematurely warping , 2 sets of rotors have been replaced, but defect keeps occurring.
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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.
I have had nothing but problems with my car. At 3,000 miles I had to have the engine replaced. The front headlight, control panel for the windows, the phone jack, the brakes reserviced because they wouldn't replace them at 14,000, then again at 28,000 the brakes are acting up again. Please help thank you patricia robinson.
Consumer experiencing problem with brake rotors. Nlm
I have had the front brake rotors replaced on my '98 malibu 4 times in 20,000 miles, yet the dealership denies that there is any problem whatsoever with the car or its parts. Gm should have to buy back all of the chevy malibus that have defective brake rotors. It's a crime.
The day after buying this car, I reported to the dealorship that the brakes were squealing and rubbing. The pads were making noise whenever I come to a stop. I was told it was because metallic brakes wear out very fast. Rotors and pads seem to be warped. This noise cannot be normal. What can be done. The dealorship seems to feel that this is normal. They make noise and squeal all the time.
Replaced front brakes 5 times in 32000
Rotors replaced twice, radio in twice for repairs,always a haggle!!
When driving and applying brakes vehicle started to shake and make a squeaking noise. It started to pulsate when driver applied brakes. Driver stated that she would be driving the speed of 320- to 25 MPH .
I have been to 2 chevrolet dealers for service on my car. So far my rotors have been serviced 5 times. I would love to actually have my car fixed. I refuse to pay for this when my warranty runs out. I feel chevrolet should have to do something with my vehicle . Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Heavy vibration in front end when brakes applied at highway speeds. Also uneven stopping at slower speeds. Dealer not contacted.
Single mom of two, I am paying for a car that is supposed to be dependable and safe. I do not want to be a statistic because of someone who wants to save a buck! I chose the malibu for the safety rating and was beside myself when I was told of the reoccurring, not repairable rotor problem. Then also after 36,000 miles I will get to pay for all rotor repairs since it will no longer be covered under the mf warranty. I used to have great respect for chevy. I realize how very unimportant I and my children are to them now. I can not afford to repurchase a new car and I pray that this problem will be resolved soon.
While at 60mph car starts to shutter and it won't slow down properly. Also, within 30, 000 miles had to have brakes done. Dealer didn't help.
Brakes wearing unevenly, resurfaced 3 times, rotors replaced once, chevy insists this is "normal" wear and tear for an 18 month old, 19000 mile vehicle.
Vehicle has had 4 sets of brakes & rotors, front control arms, rear suspension bar, paint flaked off front of car, front elec. Seat control, oil pan leak,
Whenever stopping vehicle, can feel the brake pedal pulsating. Needed to push harder on pedal to get vehicle to stop. The ABS light would flash on/off. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic changed the brake pads. The rotors were rotated at least twice & then scrapped.
Brake pads make noise and rotors need granding or turning. Yh
Considered permature front rotor wear due to a improper cable routing early in the vechile's life. At approx. 6k miles, the brake pedal would not release properly. This caused the pads to remain engaged to the rotors and cause excessive wear. At 41k miles, both front rotors had to be replaced.
Original rotors warped approx. 22,000 miles; replaced by dealer--warped again at 29,000 dangerous shaking occurs when breaking.
The vehicle was also returned to an authorized dealer for the same type problems in may 1999, august 1999 and october 1999.
Defective / faulty brake system: dealer has replaced four sets of brake pads;.turned three rotors ,and replaced one rotor. Also, and sanded & deglazed rear brakes. Can the federal safety agency do something about this condition.
When consumer applies the brakes vehicle starts to shake. The steering wheel also shakes. Vehicle starts pulsating when she is driving between 30 to 35 MPH . The vehicle will not stop.
Brakes pulsating. Rotors replaced under warranty.
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