When applying brakes entire front end will shimmy/shake, possibly causing loss of vehicle control. Also, brake pedal will go to floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer claimed it was not safety issue. But, brake rotors have been on back order, indictating a defect.
1999 Chevrolet Malibu brakes complaints
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Entire vehicle shakes when brakes are pressed gently. Dealer has advised that both front and back rotors are to be replaced for remedy. Defect can probe consumer into an automobile accident for not being able to stop the vehicle in a timely manner.
While driving ABS light came on the dashboard. Then, took vehicle to dealer where technician explained to consumer that problem was with the ABS wiring harness that was rubbing the cb booth.
When the brakes were applied the front end would shake, replace rotors, brake went from half way to the floor, pumped the brakes, car did not stop, another set of rotors
Coming off the expressway applied brakes to slow down and they felt spongy ABS light came on. Also, there was brake fluid on the rim of the tires. Contacted dealer, and they have replaced the rotors and pads for the 4th time. Problem still exists. *ak
At high speeds vehicle will experience a severe shimmy while driving due to warping of front rotors. At 42,000 miles rotors were machined or turned, and then at 46,000 miles defect reoccurred, and front rotors had to be replaced. At this rate every 4,000 miles rotors will warped.
When applying brakes a grinding or squeaking noise occurs, and the brakes are prematurely wearing. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Gm needs to recal the malibus for brake replacement problems.
Front brake rotors warped. When brakes were applied front end began to shake, nearly causing loss of control. The dealer has been contacted.
Car shimmied when brakes were applied/stop light quit working went to fix found it all melted on the inside had to repalce whole tail light assembly.
Intermittently when applying brakes, there is a grinding sound like metal to metal. Brakes feel spongy, and the ABS warning light comes on. This happens on dry pavement or wet pavement. The problem is more noticeable in stop and go traffic. Problem was reported to the dealership. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: p21560r15 )
Vehicle has experienced continued front disc brake failure which caused brake pulsation, several replacements however unit is still experiencing problems.
Excessive wear of rotors and brake pads. Replacement made twice within a year. Dealer notified. Provide further details.
Vehicle has been in for a front end noise 3 times so far..1st the front suspension arms were replaced...2nd the steering knuckles were replaced....3rd they still dont know....4th to replace front left strut....on 5/22/2000 the brakes locked and shimmied, was told the rotors were worn and needed turned.
At high speedsthe car shakes making it hard to steer. I took in to dealer they said rotors are out of round, they cut rotors. Happen again (twice) and they finally repalced rotors. A few thousand miles later same happened. Replaced with a "redesigned rotor" which now has only lastest 7000 miles. Now warreny is up and no wants to replace rotors. I have contacted dealer, chevy, sales and service. I have received no help other then I'm out of luck. My car is not the only car with this problem. What do I dao to get chevy to be responsible for the defective rotors or braking system?
While traveling at any speed and upon depressing brake pedal, vehicle pulled to the left, across three lanes. Please provide further informaton.
Holes were too big around the rotors & lugs: nuts came through. Upon applying brakes front end will shimmy. Also, conusmer had to grip steering wheel tightly to keep control of vehicle. When traveling 55mph or higher vehicle moved right to left. Dealer didn't seem to think it was a major concern. *ak
While driving consumer applied brakes and pedal went all the way down to the floor. Also, rotors and tires had to be replaced.
1. Brake line has rubbed raw, causing loss of brakes; 2. Months prior consumer took vehicle to a brake safety inspection, but no defect was shown. Also, brake calipers leaked brake fluid, causing loss of brakes.
While driving and applying brakes front end of vehicle vibrated severely.this problem has been occurring due to premature wearing of brake pads and rotors. *ak rotors on disc brakes warped causing brake pads to wear unevenly.
The brakes had to be completely replaced at 19,000 miles and again 11,000 miles later. Independent brake repair shop said it was a manufacturer defect. Still trying to resolve with gmc.
The failure of rotors and brake pads caused the steering column and the wheel to vibrate at high speed and the driver was unable to maintain control. Yh
While driving at a high rate of speed and putting on brakes, steering wheel vibrated a lot. Consumer talked to chevrolet, andthey said it was caused some flaws in the rotors.
When driving at 60 MPH and brakes were applied they began to pulsate. Rotors have been replaced once by the dealer.
Ongoing problem with frontal vibration while traveling at highway speed of 65-70 MPH. Also, caused vehicle to go out of control when applying brakes at that speed. Vehicle been in/out dealer shop on nine occasions. Some repairs and parts replacements was made; but, problem still occurring.
Consumer hears a grinding noise when applying brakes which is causing extended stopping distance. Dealer claims there is no defect. *ak
Vehicle purchased in may 1999,has been in the shop 16 times for repairs, including inoperable horn, warped rotors,turned once, resurfaced once and finally replaced, interior vinyl peeling, replaced once and is occuring again,windows stuck in down position, current work order to have windows checked, break pedal making a "creaking" noise when depressed, recently repaird with at least 4-5 visits to the dealer with no successful repair of problem, defective motor on the heater, making strange noise, air conditioning is now starting to "smell" vehicle rolls when put in park, notified factory and have current file number, factory informed me that if it's still under warranty and in need of repair to bring it in...there is nothing else we (the factory) can do...I believe too numerous repairs in an 11 month period..still have outstanding work orders for needed future repairs.
Vehicle will vibrate when applying brakes usually at highway speeds, possibly causing loss of vehicle control. 2. A smell is coming from A/C.
Took vehicle to mechanic due to brake problems. Was informed by mechanic brakes were too hot & were warping the rotors. While traveling at highway speed brakes would get worse. They would shake badly. Also, no brake lights. Cover for lights had melted. Vehicle repaired 3 times already. Brakes failed to stop vehicle.
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