Vehicle was in for service on 7-30-2001 and brakes were fine. On 24 nov 2001, while driving 30 MPH and applying brakes, vehicle was shaking and brakes were pulsating. Vehicle was towed to dealer, no brake pads were left and rotors had to be turned.
1999 Chevrolet Malibu brakes complaints
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When brakes are applied vehicle jerks, causing extended stopping distance. Brakes have been replaced four times. Please give any further.
Front wheel started to squeak. This was the fourth set of front wheel bearing contacted dealer ,and dealer stated just keep changing wheel bearings . *akglove box door does not close, headlight brigher than other, fog lamp fell off while driving, foglamp assembly was replaced, passenger rear door queeks when opened / closed, automatic transmission fluid leaks, brakes noisy / squeeking when braking, vehicle squeeks when sterring right, consumer also states failures with struts and strut caps. *tt consumer complains that all four tires worn out too fast, whirring noise from fl tires. No tire information given.
Brakes have been defective. Has had brakes for a year each before pads had to be replaced. Contacted dealr, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Abs warning light intermittent at starting of engine.
Brake pads didn't wear evenly, noticable difference on upon comparison. Dealership said this was normal since both sides wore the same. Took to independent mechanic and he stated this wasn't normal wear. The front side of the pad was completely wore out and the back side had more than 60 % remaining wear. How can this be normal? The slides are not distributing the pressure evenly and therefore the pads are wearing unevenly. I feel this is a manufacturing defect. Please help!!!! Thank you.
This car is not reliable or safe!. No safety defec tmentioned.
Every three months anti-lock braking system rotors have to be changed or shaved. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
Consumer had to have front rotors replaced twice since purchase of vehicle 13 months ago, mechanic said rotors were made so thin they were not able to turn them. Rotors were lasting 3 to 4 months, 3000-5000 miles. Vehicle would vibrate and shake when apllying brakes.
Brakes started making a dragging noise. Took to dealer,and they replaced rotors/calipers and brake pad.
I was told all malibu calipers were working improperly, and that this could cause your brakes to lock up and throw you into a spin.
When applying the brakes, the steering wheel shakes and vibrates, dealer informed consumer that there was a problem with the rotor.
Brake pads would wear out excessively when brakes were in use. Had them replaced once before. Would make grinding noises against the rotors. This hampered vehicle from stopping, causing steering to shake.
When applying brakes vehicle vibrates and shakes without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.
Brake pads are experiencing excessive wear, have either been replaced or resurfaced six times by the dealership.*ak consumer states rotors have been replaced five timess and the brake pads have been replaced three times, brake drums resurfaced one time because of noise in wheels, recently the wheel hub was replaced, the driver side seat belt would not retract, tires were rotated.
Outer brake pad does not move which causes inner brake pad to prematurely wear, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
They have replaced the rotor twice (at 15k and 32k miles) and it continues to warp after 10-15k miles. Service manager states it is a widespread problem but chevrolet will not take responsibility.
Front rotors warped at 23,000 miles so badly they could not be machined and had to be replaced. Dealer acknowledged this is a common problem on 1999 malibus, and that gmc changed rotor design in 2000, but indicated gm would not cover under warrenty (stated rotors subject to 12 mo/12k mile warrenty limit).
Front brake pads wore out and rotors warped at 15,000 & 32,000 miles.
When brakes are applied a grinding noise occurs, and pedal goes to the floor,causing extended stoppping distance . Please give any further details.
When applying brakes at highway speeds over 50mph steering wheel vibrates. Dlr has changed brakes 3 times, and problem still occurs.
Initially, the indication that there was a brake problem was a squealing when applying the brakes. At the time, brake pads and rotors were replaced. Then, after an another 3000 miles, the vehicle developed a serious vibration upon braking. The dealer then ground down the rotor. The problem developed again when another 2000 miles were driven, and dealer replaced both front calipers. Another 3000 miles have been driven, and the car has again developed a serious vibration when braking, strong pressure must be applied to slow the vehicle, and when the brakes are applied the car pulls strongs to the right and becomes difficult to control. Dealer has not been able to fix this latest problem.
When brake pedal is depressed to make a gradual stop, vehicle shakes. Dealer has replaced brake rotors three times. *ak
We are having problems with the braking system of our car. The rotors have had to be replaced 2 times now with 20000 miles on the car. The garage that we have had service the car told us that there was a design flaw in this year and make of car. We would appreciate any info that you can give us on this matter.
Front end of vehicle vibrates when brakes are applied. Have now had 3rd set of brakes and rotors replaced, also had calipers replaced. After last repairs vehicle was taken to another dealership for repairs. I was told this could be expected to happen again in another 5000 to 7000 miles.
Both front disc pads were replaced and rotors resurfaced at 9210 miles, disc brake rotors were replaced at 10974 miles, vehicle experienced shaking while braking, at 14900 miles the front calipers, brake pads, and disc rotors have to be replaced again, consumer states brakes make multiple noises when applied.
When brakes are applied and while driving at any speed, there is vibration which has made vehicle very difficult to handle. Dealership cannot reproduce this problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Had to have rotors replaced 7 times every 3000 -4000 miles) due to warping, front end of car shakes when brakes applied took it to dealer was told this was a manufactors defect and there was nothing they could due for me.
Brake rotors have been replaced by the dealership approximately five times due to vibration caused from normal braking. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
This vehicle had both front disc pads replaced at 9,500 miles. The disk brake rotors on both sides were replaced at 10,500 miles. At 14,900 both front calipers, brake pads, and disk rotors will be replaced again. It steering shakes violently upon braking above 30 MPH, any brake actuation malkes multiple noices that indicate obvious disk brake stress failure, both front wheels exhibts great quantities of burned in brake dust. This problem has been also experienced by two friends who have similar vehicles. It is obvious there is a serious, life \ safety manufacturing defect in the disk brake system. Gm dealership has replaced parts without question or argument (which should immediately alert you to the fact that they are well aware of a widespread problem). There is no recall on this vehicle for this. Mentioning the problem to the local dealship mechanics and service personnel produces an immediate, no-argumentative recognition that the problem and system failures obviously exist and are well known (to them). In fact, one mentioned they were saving the parts taken off the 99 malibu's for a gm enginner who was coming to inspect them. This is an extrememly serious life safety issue that has not been publicised and owners have simply be given replacement parts, only to have to replace them again and again. Brakes are the first line of safety and this cars disk brakes in the front are simply unreliable. It may be that the juneau, alaska very humid environment is part of the problem. No matter, gm is dragging this out for whatever purpose. The problem is obvious.
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