1999 Chevrolet Malibu: rotors or pads wearing out early

Filed Jun 8, 2005 · Brakes · 43,000 miles · NC

Dt: chevrolet, malibu 1999, vehicle had brake problem. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer four times over the life of the car. Dealer told the consumer that the vehicle had warped rotors. Dealer fixed the brakes four times at the consumer's expense, gm denied the problem. The first time the brakes only lasted until 43, 000 miles. The second until 71000 miles, the third time until 79000 miles, and the forth time until 91500 miles. *ak there have been numerous reports of this same defect. *sc

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Brakes · 49,500 miles · CA

Ongoing problems since february 2004. Seems to get worse as time passes. Abs and emergency brakes lights warning comes up at the same time either during driving or 10-15 second after starting car. When this happen, power windows locked up. Also, air conditioning power light went out and don't work. Sometime restart cars several time to clear but doesn't always work. Problems can last a few minutes to hours or until restart cars. Only worry is when driving on highway on very hot days with windows close and AC on and problem locked windows and shut A/C down. Had to do this once. Had to pull over and restart car to open windows. Not sure if this is related to A/C switch problem. A/c turn off/on at will. Was fixed once before but problem reoccured. Also have problem with brakes, AC smell, rotors warped... Same reoccuring problems as many other 1999 malibu owners had. Have problem check but technician unable to pull error codes from it. Been to a few places to have problem checked, get charge for diagnostic but no one seem to know what causing it. Because problem is intermittent, make it even harder.

Filed Oct 29, 2002 · Acceleration, Body · IA

The left rear brake makes noise and the brake cylinder was replaced. Also, warped rotors were replaced and turned as well.

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 Feb 23, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · KS

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.

Filed Jan 1, 2002 · Brakes · MI

Premature rotor warpage. Had them turned, problem is back after just 4000 miles.

Filed Dec 7, 2001 · Brakes · VA

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.

Filed Aug 8, 2001 · Brakes · FL

Outer brake pad does not move which causes inner brake pad to prematurely wear, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Jul 28, 2001 · Brakes · MA

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).

Filed Jul 20, 2001 · Brakes · NJ

Front brake pads wore out and rotors warped at 15,000 & 32,000 miles.

Filed Apr 24, 2001 · Brakes · NY

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.

Filed Apr 5, 2001 · Brakes · NY

Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. *ak