When starting vehicle anti-lock brake light was on. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they decoded brake sensor system. Then, light went off. On april 21st, anti-lock brake light came on again, consumer took car again to dealer, and dealer said it was the sensor again. Dealer decoded again, and light went off. Dealer never corrected problem, anti-brake light was on and staying on. Please provide any further informaiton.
1999 Chevrolet Malibu brakes complaints
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I have not had a wreck on this car yet. However, the rotors get so bad that the whole car just shakes and it is hard to control the car on the road. It has been in the shop 5 times and will be going in again today. Please help get these cars fixed or off the road.
I brought my chervolet malibu on 16 october 1999 it had 24,000 miles on it. Around march of 2000 I noticed that the brake was going soft , making squelling noises, shimmey,and shake when coming to a stop. I took in to the dealership they said they would replace the rotors and brake pads for free due to a program they had. The brakes were ok when I picked the car up but they never really seemed all very sharp to me. Whenever I braked I had to start early to make sure my malibu came to a complete stop. That was march then less then two months later in may 2000 when my car had 38,000 miles the rotors gave out again. I took it to lynn layton chervolet they said my rotors had warped again. Grudgedly they replaced my rotors and brake pads again. But they said the next time they would charge me. "as through I wanted them to put defective rotors on my car." now about a year late with an additional 14,000 miles my rotors have given out again. I was told by a mechanic that my rotors are supposed to last about 60,000 mile. When I get them fixed again it will have replaced my rotors and brake pads three times over a period of 19 months and 27,000 miles since I brought my care with 24,000 miles on it this is crazy. That averages replacing rotors and brakes pads once every 8000 miles!!!!!! Are there any plans to do a recall or something to force gm to fix this major brake problem *****defective rotors. Thank you... Regina gamble.
Brake system is grinding, and it is very difficult for vehicle to make a left turn. When braking and making a turn, there is a vibration in steering. Consumer is concerned about safety of the vehicle. Dealership examines vehicle approximately every 3 months for this defect. Dealership has replaced pads and rotors, and performed numerous service jobs on brake system. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Third set of brakes & rotors in 30,000 miles, (car shakes or grinds each time) at other dealer I was told to expect it to happen again in another 10-15,000 miles only that it won't be under warranty next time. 1st time dealer replaced, 2nd time went to local garage because dealer wouldn't do it for free, 3rd time dealer replaced everything again and no charge. When I asked why it was no charge they indicated the following. (different dealership)this time tie rod was damaged and needed to be replaced as well. The dealer said the brakes themselves are not defective, it's just that the car is too heavy and works the brakes harder. The mechanic tried to convince me that it was the way I drive, but another person who works at the dealership stated to hime that she has a 98 malibu and stated she is on her 4th set already. She also mentioned something about a bulletin. I call the chevy 800 number and made a report, but they said nothing will happen. They just put the info in the computer. No person will call, no person available to speak to. No remedy to the sitaution. I would like to be reimbursed for the second repair and want to know if a remedy will soon be available as I did not want a car that has a severe brake problem and don't believe it is fair to say that they will cover it, but only up to the warranty period. If that is the case I would like to return the car and get my money back. I'll be hard pressed to buy another chevy again after this experience. I am seeking out an attorney to explore my options with respect to the lemon laws.
Rotors have been replace twice and machined twice in 40,000 km. Brake pads have been replace 2 or 3 times. Was told by the dealer and gm canada that if you drive the vehicle in the rain the rotors will warp. Rotors serviced @ 10,000km 20,000 km 26,000 km and 40,000 km. Tried to charge me while the vehicle was still under warranty for machining the rotors. Had to complain loudly to get them covered would not cover pads. Still trying to get some satifaction from gm canada. Dealer would not admit there was a problem with the vehicles until the consultant called back and wanted to ensure he would not get a bad rating on gm warranty service questionaire. Then all of a sudden they have had some problems with the brakes/rotors on these vehicles.
Contacted manufacturere and local dealer. No assistance offered on brake failure or intake gasket failure in which they told me is due the the normal heat of the engine causing it to fail.
Brake rotors were replaced twice because of warping. When consumer appliesd brakes both wheel shook. Dealership was aware of problem.
Consumer has replaced pads/calipers and rotors 3 times, and getting ready to replace them again. Vehicle was shaking/shuttering and grinding when brakes were applied. Chevrolet dealer didn't seem to think it was a problem. It was no reason for them to be replaced this close together. Manufacturer could only say there was no recall, and until then they have no obligation. *ak the tail lamp failed. Right rear door sometimes won't open from inside and difficult to open from outside. Consumer demand a refund of the full purchase price of the vehicle or a comparable vehicle.
Vehicle shakes when brakes are depressed and makes a grinding noise. Front and rear brakes have been replaced. Abs light continually comes on and mechanics say that brakes are in perfect shape, it's a manufactuer problem.
Front end noise when applying brakes. At high speeds (50 MPH+) serious shaking and vibrating of the front end occurred. Rf caliper locked onto warped rotor. Problem with rotors were experienced from day one. I've encountered others who have had similar problems with warped rotors on the malibu. Emergency repair and replacement of calipers, front disc brakes and right front rotor was done at a non-warranty facility as this incident happened while travelling and the local chevrolet dealer service dept was not opened on a saturday.
Replaced brakepadsand rotors twotimesince 50000 miles.
Problem with rotors,took to dealer 4 times. Then, front crash at 60mph, applied brakes, pedal went to floor and vehicle only slowed 10 MPH. Rear ended another vehicle. Neither airabag deployed. Dealer replaced brake master cylinder, said it had internal defect.
Brake rotors needed replacement due to shuddering upon braking from warped brakes.
Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown dealer can not determine the problem. *ak
Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. *ak
I was driving down the road and the ABS light came on and began to loose control of car. I called gordie boucher on my cell phone to determine what to do about the ABS light. I was told to phone my chevrolet dealer and make an appt. To have it fixed. I phoned trecek chev. In portage, wi and I was told that I could not get my car in until the next wed. But it wouldn't hurt to drive it. I continued to drive (approx. 10-15 miles per hour and the car started loosing control and went all over the road and almost went down an embankment. I stopped the car!!! A lady that was following me told me that my back wheels were not turning. At that time I phoned trecek chev. Again and told them I would be having it towed in to them. When the tow truck arrived the light was still on and the wheels were still locked up and dragging. Upon arrival at trecek chev. The tow driver tested the car as he unloaded it. The light was still on and the wheels were still not turning. I went in and filled paperwork out. The service manager went out to get the VIN number out of the car. Upon walking back in he was very disrespectful (I am assuming he seen that I had just purchased the car a couple of days before and not from them). He told me there was nothing wrong with my car and he had pulled it up to the entrance door and I could take it home. He said the light wasn't on and the wheel was turning. He also told me that when there is snow I should put the car in a heated garage to melt it from my wheels. Upon leaving I asked who was paying for the towing charges and he said he would take care of that. Today I find out my car is making a horrible noise and both front and back brakes/rotors, etc. Are very bad. It seems that there has been some kind of malfunction wearing on my brakes. When contacting the chevrolet assistance I was told that trecek chevrolet had put in a bill to them and said that they had replaced the parking brake lever. They never touched my car!!!!!
Keep having problems with rotors. Vehicle shakes when applying brakes. I have seen many complaints on this issue, but chevrolet wont seem to realize it is a problem.
Calipers will rip out pads, it starts with a grinding noise. Consumer had to replaces pads/ rotors and calipers 3 times. *ak the consumer points out that three time failures of brake system at under 16000 miles was unusual.
My front rotors have been replaced three times and front brake pads once and I have 34,000. Called chevrolet, claim# c03614197.
Consumer has had to replace brakes and rotors five times in a year and a half. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Front brake rotors warped and resufaced at 7,491 miles. Rotors warped and replaced at 12,864 miles. Rotors warped and replaced again at 21,000 miles. As warping develops braking distance increases with more pedal pressure required for stopping.
6 months after purchase and presently, left front brakes cause vehicle to shake, consumer states vehicle is hard to control on ice and snow at high speeds, consumer also hears a low hum coming from front of vehicle, sound could be brake related or a suspension problem.
Rotors replaced 3 times in one year, worn down. When applying brakes they pulsate, and there is increased braking distance. Also tie rod had to be replaced.
When pressing brakes brakes pedal has gone to floor before vehicle will slow down. Brakes were replaced in 1999/ 2000, and 2001. *ak approximately every 15000 miles the brakes and rotors had been changed.
Ongoing problm with vibration when applying brakes. Vehicle been in dealer shop on six occasions for various repairs, and problem still reoccurring.
While depressing brakes when traveling down hill consumer noticed front end vibrating. Please provide further information.
Front end was making a grinding noise and it wouldn't stop right away. Dealer both rotors would need to be replaced although one side seemed to be affected. Dealers had no reseasonable explanation for problem. *ak one of the rotors ( the left side) was determind to be bad. Also, the wiper blades scrub the windshield all the time and became worse when new ones were replaced.
When driving above 50 MPH and brake pedal is applied, vehicle will begin to pulsate. Dealer has worked on this problem four times. *ak
Was told that this was normal. O safety defect.
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