1999 Chevrolet Malibu: brake failure

Filed May 13, 2019 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · MN

Started my drive to work in the took a left turn, then applied brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Thankfully I was still going slow and didn't panic, put the car in neutral and slowly applied the parking brake. Parked the car and opened door and looked under car. Could see brake fluid near rear left tire. Applied brake again and could see brake fluid streaming from the metal brake line. Clearly a failure of the brake line. Corrosion caused the unsafe condition. Do not have pictures but I will be taking some as soon as I can get the car on a lift.

Filed Sep 24, 2011 · Brakes · 82,000 miles · IL

While driving my 1999 chevrolet malibu my brake pedal fell to the floor no brakes fortunately I was close to my repair shop my mechanic found a rusted thru brake fluid line caused brake fluid to leak out loosing braking action a partial line was installed the remaining brake & gasoline lines are badly rusted.

Filed Nov 9, 2005 · Brakes · GA

Dt: the consumer stated four months after purchasing the vehicle with 7,000 miles on it the brakes failed. When stopping the vehicle felt as though the brakes were hitting on one side. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and they replaced the rotors. Approximately nine months later the problem recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the rotors were replaced a second time. *ak (12/08/05) the brakes would pulsate when applied. *sc updated 12/07/05. *jb updated 11/20/2005.

Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Brakes · NC

1999 chevrolet malibu. Brake failure, more than one time. Now up to 10th set of brake pads and rotors.

Filed Jun 15, 2004 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · DC

1999 chevrolet malibu required new rotors, pads and calipers.*mr the vehicle had low mileage when the brake failed. The brakes continued to make noise after they were replaced.

Filed Jun 1, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 15,000 miles · TX

1 - brake failure at 15,000 miles; replaced brakes 4 times after dealer and manufacturer (chevrolet) failed to repair; I purchased 3 calipers, 4 rotors and many brake pads at costs of $1,000. 2 - gas guage sending unit failed after 60,000 miles; could not determine proper fuel level; purchased and replaced unit at cost of $325. 3 - intake manifold failed at 45,000 miles; vehicle experienced severe overheating; dealer charged $700 to perform valve job after charging $700 to replace intake manifold; 4 - battery failed after 25,000 miles; positive post fell out of battery; purchased replacement and did not have vehicle towed to dealer because I was in california from texas on a trip - costs $70 .

Filed Jan 27, 2004 · Brakes, Lights · 37,000 miles · FL

Have to replace brake pads/rotors every 5,000 miles. I've spent more money on the brakes on this car than gas. I've also gone through 5 sets of tires. Replaced wheel hub bearings, and still, after replacing items, the vibration, shaking, instability comes back. Also, problem with ABS. Light comes on and stays on. I've had it looked at 6 times and dealer can't find problem. Each time after seeing dealer, it goes out. But then comes back on again in a few days. Have problems braking. I've had to stop quickly, and the brake pedal goes to the floor, and car won't slow down. It's as if I'm trying to slow down on a sheet of ice, and I live in florida!!! Back taillights constantly melt around bulbs. I've had to replace the tail light assemblies in both. Is chevrolet going to do anything about these problems?? I've read that a lot of other people are having these same problems. Does it take a few people's deaths to finally get them to care? Come on chevrolet, I used to believe in you, but now I'm questioning the cars. This is the 6th chevrolet car I've owned. Strongly thinking of never buying a chevy again.

Filed Oct 3, 2003 · Brakes · AZ

I experience constant brake grinding, and I had the rotors turned and the pads replaced twice over the past year. Recently, the calipers seized and the brakes did not work. The dealer claimed that there's nothing wrong -- two days after the pads, rotors, and calipers were replaced.

Filed Jul 31, 2002 · Body, Brakes · MI

The rotors warp every 10,000- 15,000 miles. Also, the stopping distance has increased. The dealer has repaired this problem 3 times already. *ak the consumer states that there is early shifting in all the gears, the ride is rough, the electrical rear defogger doesn't clear well, sometime the passenger seat belt sticks, the brake pedal goes to the floor/too far, sounds like air is coming through the front door/and window-per bulletin, the passenger inside door handle had broken out of the support braket-r/r, the rotors are worn/out of adjustment/and make noises when stopping/pulsation from rear brakes-drums, and at low speeds the transmission jerks/slipping-diagnosed a leak from pan bolts.

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · HI

While traveling on highway and without prior warning brakes went out. Master cylinder broke/ intake gasket failed, and oil and coolant had mixed together.

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Brakes · AZ

While coming to a gradual stop ABS brakes failed to stop vehicle. Consumer used emergecy brake to stop, dealer has been contacted.

Filed Jul 16, 2001 · Brakes · FL

When brakes are applied a grinding noise occurs, and pedal goes to the floor,causing extended stoppping distance . Please give any further details.