Vehicle experiencing ongoing problem with vibration at high speed upon braking due to faulty rotors. Dealer is aware of the problem, and will replace all faulty rotors with upgraded rotors at consumer's expense.
1998 Chevrolet Malibu brakes complaints
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While driving at any speed and when applying brakes vehicle vibrates violently/ shudders, and pulls from side to side. Gmc is aware of the problem, and has replaced rotors. This has happened 3 times before.
Car is driven 90% of the time on interstates and long trips brakes not used much compared to normal driving I have never replace brakes before 80,000miles or rotors under 150,000 miles.
The consumer has replaced the rotors 3 times, the brake pads have also been replaced, the vehicle only has 16000 miles on it.
Rotors repaired at 25,000 now again at 33,000 they are bad again.b/pedal almost to floor to stop. Called service sorry it is normal wear/"depends how you drive. No reason for 2x failure in such a short time. Gm is covering up a poor quality produc.
Front disc brakes are faulty, the rotors have been turned, replaced and turned again. Consumer has complained that the left front wheel was hotter than the right and also had a greater amount of brake dust accumulation, dealer continues to tell consumer that there is nothing wrong with the brakes. Nlm
While applying brakes at highway speed of 70-75 MPH it pedal pulsates. Also, steering wheel and vehicle vibrate. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on five occasions, and problem still occurring.
My 1998 malibu is having major problems with warping rotors! I have 29,000 miles on my car and have had the rotors turned twice and replaced twice! The first incident took place before 10,000 miles! The maintenance manager blames this problem on my driving. What can be done?
Rotors failed prematurely. Nlm
Rotors have warped 7 times, currenly awaiting gm decision on lemon law.
Brakes have been faulty since new. Have taken to dealer to be fixed at least three times . Still having problems. My ABS light comes on at least twice a week. The engine has a clicking noise when first started( cold start) . This is also been occuring since it was new.
Front rotors turned once, then 3 months later, replaced. Now, 4 months after new rotors put on, the pulsating and steering wheel shaking is back.
Brakes continually experiencing excessive wear and replacement.
Vehicle rotors continually experienced excessive wear which causes vibration problems.
Rotors wear out every 10000 miles , causing car to shake uncontrollably.
Rotor probems: 1st@10,333 2nd@17,914 and again @26,000. Also problems with door chime-would not stop chiming with keys out and lights off. Was taken in 6 times before resolved. Also taken in for tailight seal coming loose and now must go in again bc the driver rear passenger door will not open from the inside, door latch does not work. Car is a lemon. I have wasted too much of my time by continually going back for warranty work. A new car should not have this many problems. Have filed a complaint with gm directly on 3-24-00 bc this is not getting resolved.
Front disc brakes failed causing them to pulse on activation, indicating warped rotors, fixed twice under warranty and once by owner, problem keeps occuring. Nlm
Front discs turned twice, replaced once, due to pulsing during braking, need service again. Repairs recurr every 10k miles. Fixed twice under warranty, once at owner's expense.
Vehicle experiencing problem with excessive wear of front brake pads. Pads need replacement at 16,000 miles of wear. Dealer notified, and repairs were made at consumer's cost.
Gm dealers admit both brakes and headlight designed poorly, but no fix for problems
3 times to dealer for trunk leaks, paint repair on new car. Brakes are pulsating again after second rotor set replacement. Chevy had best get going with a fix or its going to lose many customers for life. The brake problem seems endemic to malibu owners! Blower motor replaced, door handles leak cold air, rattles and squeaks like you wouldn't believe. I've never had a worse new car purchase than this piece of crap. Chevy has really screwed us on this one!
The brakes continue to warp on our malibu, causing excessive vibration when braking at high speed. Twice we have had to take it to have the front brakes adjusted while under warranty, and once again the brakes will need to be kept from warping. Seems to me the brakes are defective to begin with. My mechanic (broadwater automotive, glen burnie, 410‑760‑2626) contacted a gm parts source who said the fix would be a $500 job. Might a recall not be in order here? Three times in 42k miles is a bit much.
Engine idling roughly due to faulty engine mount. Nlm
Had nothing but front end problems, seems like dealer is not beleiving, may think its the operator.
Premature wear of brake rotors. Dealer has replaced the rotors 6 times. Manufacturer has been notified. Dealer now refuses to cover replacement costs under warranty. *ak
Bought this car on the premise of low maintainence. Have averaged dealer visits every two months. This car is a lemon and I don't feel my family is safe in it. No safety defect listed in the summary.
There are many other problems that will not fit in this form. This car is a lemon. No safety defect listed in summary.
Timing chain failed. Yh
Purchased vehicle in feb. Of 99. In two weeks, had to replace rotors. In sept. Of 99, had to replace rotors again. Dec. Of 99, tech suggested to shave rotors and turn drums. All this within 23,000 miles. This is sickening.
Ongoing problem with faulty brake rotors; on five occasions rotors have been turned or replaced. Also, caliper guide pins were replaced. Dealer notified, and problem is still unresolved.
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