Vehicle vibrates when appling brakes. Brakes and rotors keep wearing prematurely. Dealer contacted. *ak jlg
1999 Chevrolet Malibu brakes complaints
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1999' malibu has been in for brake/rotors times with less than 37,000 miles. Same issue with1999' alero, was taken in for service 3 times for brakes/rotors, ended lease early last month.
When making turns ABS light comes on intermittently, consumer will then shut off engine and restart. Abs light will then be off. Mechanic cannot find a cause.ABS light was illuminating at time of purchase. Consumer had to have a new motor put in because of a knocking noise in the piston plates. Alignment to the front suspension was needed.
There is vibration when applying brake at any speed, front rotors have been replaced twice.
Intermittenly when applying brakes, vehicle will not stop, consumer has to apply harder and pump brakes. Contacted dealer and had brakes repaired but problem still exists.*jb consumer stated that the dealer replaced master cylinder and pad as a possible solution to the problem.
There's a hole in cylinder, which makes vehicle hard to drive.
Rotors have required replacement due to warpage 5 times in less than 40,000 miles. Cell phone number 407‑341‑4314. *ak consumer states the faulty brakes cause vibration.
Immediately after the purchase of the vehicle, consumer made no less than four trips back to the dealership because the control panel for the locks and windows located on the drivers door came loose.
The brakes lock up on vehicle, the consumer had to put 8 sets of brakes rotors and calipers on vehicle. Nlm
When applying brakes there was pulsation and vibration, dealer has turned or replaced front rotors 5 times.*ak consumer adds that the vehicle began to lose control when applying brakes and is noisy.
Abs brakes and rotors have to be replaced every two to four months. Took vehicle to dealer and problem has not been solved as of yet. Please provide any furhter information.
Since purchase of vehicle brake pads and rotors replaced 4 times. Last about 4000 to 7000 miles. So far done under warranty.
Rotors and pads get hot and wap. Hard braking doesn't slow down, increase stopping distance doesn't help. Dealer notified.
Rotors and pads get warped, causing vehicle to shimmy. Braking hard will not slow vehicle down, increasing stopping distances does not help to slow vehicle for a stop. Dealer was notified, problem progressed within 4,000 miles.*ak steering column vibrates and visibly moves when braking at highway speeds, this causes vehicle to move uncontrollably.
Bought this car with 23,000 miles on it in jan. 2000. Within a few months, brakes started vibrating bad ly when applied at high speeds. Dealer said faulty, warped rotors and replaced them free b/c it was a manufacturer's defect. Few months later, april 2001, they did it again. Took back to dealer, they refaced the faulty rotors, put new pads in, charged me $300. In jan. 2002 brakes did it again. Dealer gave me the runaround and wouldn't do it free, so I got good rotors and pads at parts store for $120 and did it myself. Also intake gasket leaks antifreeze. Chevy needs to do something about brakes and I want $420 back from them.
Consumer stated there was vibration when braking, dealer resurfaced the front rotors at 17068 miles, the dealer has since replaced the front rotors and pads twice, on the third occasion dealer informed consumer that they would not work on the vehicle under warranty, consumer then went to a local shop and had the rotors turned and the pads replaced.
Two-fifths of inboard pad was missing from the metal plate and appeared not to have been bonded to the plate as the metal appeared corroded in the area where the pad should have been bonded to the plate. The dealership is contacting the zone representative who is to inspect the pad and plate on february 28th. The pads were worn but not to the point that the wear indicator touched the rotors. Therefore, the only warning we had of a brake problem was an unusual noise coming from the right front wheel during brake applications, and only then after driving the vehicle for a few miles.
Had coolant/oil leaking from valve cover/ intake manifold. Dealer replaced all 5 gaskets, oil and coolant. Only have 31,000 miles on the car. Also had resistor for fan control changed. Blower would not operate in position 1 or 2. One month ago in january, had transmission cooling leak. Dealer said it was "transmission internal wiring harness connector" leaking when I told them it was cooling line. Invoice shows changed harness, which I couldnt tell it was new because it was dirty, and changed gasket in cooling line. At same time had A/C blower control unit replaced. Ive had probelms with this vehicle since I bought it. Tires were "cupped" after first rotation. Dearler replaced 2 front tires under warranty. Now I have a problem with tires/wheels after each rotation when rear wheels are put up front. Said problem might be alignment, which is not covered under warranty. Also have had horn repaired due to inop. Dealer found wiring harness wasn't connected. Had control switch changed on power drivers seat. Drivers seat moves back/forth slightly when braking/accelerating. Passenger-side airbag was replaced due to "squeaking" when hitting bumps in the road. Had battery replaced due to acid leak eating off positive terminal. Had to leave car overnight at work brakes are due replacement due to "brake fade". Car is total disapointment. Would trade it in, but I owe more than vehicle is worth.
While coming to a gradual stop ABS brakes failed to stop vehicle. Consumer used emergecy brake to stop, dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle shakes and vibrates when brakes are applied. Also, stopping distance has increased. Front brake pads were being replaced too often from wear and tear. Dealer was notified, and problem still exists. Also, rear brake cylinders are starting to leak, and problem became worse.
A constant problem with front brake system, problem occurs every 7 thousand miles.
3/8/00~turned rotors new pads 12/15/00~new rotors new pads~11/18/01 turned rotors new pads.
Due to severe pulsation and steering wheel shaking when applying brakes, I had rotors replaced at 11,400 miles...dealer said they were warped. Just had those rotors resurfaced at 37,000 miles....dealer and manufacturer swear normal wear and tear. I wish I knew my recourse so I don't foot the bill...the rotors are defective! Also concerned about my safety in malibu...thought it was my dream car....wrong!
At 13,000 miles, vehicle developed shimmy when brakes were applied, dealer turned front rotors. At 19,000 miles, shimmy returned, dealer replaced rotors under warranty. At 48,000 miles, dealer turned rotors again and pads replaced with the napa best pads, all at my expense. Now at 67,000 miles, shimmy is coming back. I feel that gm should acknowledge the problem and reimburse me for these expenses.
Premature rotor warpage. Had them turned, problem is back after just 4000 miles.
Brakes started making noise and became sluggish while driving, dealer machined the rotors and the pads.
There is a problem with the right rear brake light. I have needed to open the casing unit on five separate occasions to replace the bulb. Within a week's time, however, the light is non-working again. It is not the bulb, but the socket the bulb fits into. The left rear brake light is now having the same problem. Upon inspection I notice the bulb isn't burnt out but that there is a short or bad connection between the bulb and socket. I have on several occasions driven around with only the brake light in my rear window working. This is a definite safety issue! Also, the braking system on this model vehicle is terrible. The brakes wear out around 10,000 miles and the car shimmies and shakes. Before this car had 26,000 miles on it, the brakes had been replaced twice. This makes for a scary ride when the brakes are so shaky.
Purchased vehicle 5/04/01. Had to return 2 days later for melted brake light sockets on left rear. Bulbs were replaced. Melted again within 3 weeks. Went back to dealer, was told they couldn't check it they were too busy. Made appointment to have fixed. They replaced bulbs and reworked socket but it still failed. They said that there is nothing else they can do. I have replaced bulbs on average every 2-3 weeks. I think they have an electrical short causing the bulbs to melt the sockets. Now the turn signal and back-up lights are starting to melt. The interior dome light also works sporadically. Front brakes shudder when applied and have been replaced, rotors were cut. Still having shudder and extended stopping distances.
24000 miles when purchased. Had for a couple of months. Was told that rotors was already too thin to be turned when took to shop for warped rotors. Had to replace. 3 months later, same thing happens again. I've been living with the sounds and shakes because I can't afford to spend that kind of money every few months. Have searched the web to find out there is a lot of others with the same problem. Chevrolet has always been my #1 choice in cars, but these need to be recalled to make it right for all the loyal chevy owners abroad.
Brake pads replaced 10/00, failed 2/10, replaced pads and rotors2/01. Car was returned to repair shop 3-4 times because I felt the brakes were not working correctly. I was told that they were normal every time. Brakes locked up when I was driving 11/01. Back to shop at which time I had no front brakes. They replaced pads again. Took car to chevrolet, 11/01 for brake inspection. I was told everything was fine. Brake lights now come on. Brakes skip when applied and the rear brakes are now making clicking noise when applied and sometimes when released the brakes stick. Took car back to chevrolet , 11/01 and was told that my rear brakes are hanging up. Keep in mind that 2 weeks ago I was told that my rear brakes were fine. They did not have an explaination for the brake problem I have been having. I was told that the malibu does have a braking problem, but usually is fixed after the brakes are replaced once. I've had this car for 12 months and have put about 16,000 miles on it. I've gone through 3 sets of pads and and the rotars have been replaced once. Most recent repair was about 2 weeks ago and I am now having more problems than I had before the repair.
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