2000 Chevrolet Malibu: brake failure

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · NJ

2000 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated the ignition switch was replaced twice. It was replaced on november 30, 1999 and march 19, 2014. The consumer stated while driving, the vehicle the steering and brakes failed. Also, the oil pressure switch and throttle body were replaced.

Filed Oct 1, 2012 · Brakes · 197,653 miles · MD

The brakes failed to work. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor. It turns out the brake lines are extremely rusty and one of the brake lines failed and the fluid leaked out. I was told that all brake lines on the whole car are bad and need to be replaced.

Filed Sep 5, 2006 · Brakes · 87,000 miles · MI · crash · 2 injuries

Dt*: the contact stated while coming to a stop from 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and did not respond. The vehicle's front passenger side collided with another vehicle. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle occupants received minor injuries, although the seatbelts were worn. The vehicle was towed to an auto body and deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the brake failure.

Filed Sep 9, 2005 · Brakes · NJ

2000 chevrolet malibu developed problems with the brakes.*mr the brake have had to be replaced three times, 24666, 37158 and 49592 miles. The first time the manufacturer fixed them under warranty. The other times they claimed it was normal wear and tear. The last time the brakes failed the front disc pads had worn into the rotors.

Filed May 23, 2003 · Brakes · MD

The front brakes failed approximately every 500 miles. The dealer has replaced them twice already.

Filed Oct 29, 2002 · Brakes · NE

Have owned vehicle for 18 months and have replaced rotors, brake pads, and calipers on 3 separate occasions. Dealer states normal wear and tear, but strange excessive heat on rotors to warp and crack each pair. Steering column shakes when brakes applied. Brake pedal goes to the floor with excessive braking distance. At other time, brake pedal is like manual braking with stiffness. Vehicle will slide at normal braking on asphalt. Quick defensive braking causes consumer to have difficulty maintaining lane due to violent shaking of steering column and brake pedal. Calipers grabbing rotors when brake pedal applied causing immediate jerk right or left in the steering wheel. Dt

Filed Apr 7, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · AL · crash

Put 3 sets of brake pads & rotors (at 16,000, 33,000, 42,000) on this car & now needs repairing again. Had front end collision, head hit steering wheel but air bags did not deploy. Entire front of car was completely crushed. Brakes failed 3 times. Would have resulted in a wreck if something had been in front of me. After repairs from wreck, leaking coolant - resulted in blown head gasket. Edwards chev & adjuster said was not from wreck - problem probably started before wreck. Car is extremely hard to steer when parking. Feels like there is no power steering.

Filed Mar 7, 2002 · Brakes · IN

Consumer had received a recall notice on vehicle for ABS brake failure. Had to replace brake rotors for second time, but dealer could not honor the recall due to this vehicle not being included in recall due to VIN. Also, warranty had expired. Please provide more information.

Filed Feb 27, 2002 · Brakes · PA

Brake failure every 10-15 thousand miles. Has to replace rotors and brake pads. Mechanic states that problem with the brake system is a normal wear and tear.

Filed Jan 25, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · FL · crash

Brakes failed for the 2nd time accident occurred have not had car for 3 weeks, have been waiting for gm to send inspector. Car is out of service for more than 15 days and gm has exhausted the time limit for action. I do not want this "death trap" (car) back. I also want to be credited for lease payments. I should not have to pay for manufacturer defects.

Filed Mar 5, 2001 · Brakes · GA

I have had the same issue with my brake system and have had my front rotors and pads replaced 4 times - I have only had the car for a year. They tell me this a problem with malibu's and place new parts on my car but after a few months the problem re-occurs. I get a pulsation/vibration when I brake at highway speeds and from time to time my brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. Each time they say my rotors are warped and replace them.

Filed Jul 31, 2000 · Brakes · OR

When brake pedal was applied in a panic stop pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has replaced the front brake rotors and lining.