2000 chevrolet malibu. Brake and rotor failure.
2000 Chevrolet Malibu brakes complaints
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Anti-lock brakes possibly failed.
Vibrating brakes. Calipers and rotors ceazing up this will be the 6 time I ahve had to bring this car in for the same thing I am told that the alipers ceaze up which in turn wears the rortors down which in turn wears the brake pads down and nobody knows why. Also had to replace fuel pump
I too, have many of the problems that other malibu owners have. My turn signals work intermittently, the brakes have been replaced 2x, in addition to rotors, etc. The battery blew up, but was replaced as was the AC turning off and on by itself. The one issue that is very concerning to me, is one familiar to you. My car cuts off at anytime while driving. It has done this to me on 2 separate occasions. Nashville has 3 interstates running through it and I was on them both times this happened. It was very scary and dangerous. It is out of warranty and the shops that I have taken it to cannot replicate the problem. The mechanics at then shops told me that malibu's are by far some of the most troublesome cars on the road today. Someone is going to be killed. You lose control and have no steering ability, what does it take to fix the problem. I can see from others that their problems are being ignored as well. When will gm acknowledge the problem. Don't they watch the news and see what happened with the firestone recall, or the tobacco companies that kept secrets? It is time for someone to be responsible for their product.
The problems experienced are as followed: defective/shorted turn signal(replaced, check engine warning lamp, 5 attempted repairs of noises/knocking in the front end/suspension/steering (which have tsb's), brakes/rotors, faulty ignition wires, poor performance/stalling, uneven tire wear, inaccurate fuel gauge readings, and no cruise control or horn. The dealer could never duplicate any of the problems. Refer to odi#10013971 mr scc
The consumer believes the brakes are designed improperly. The dealer inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate or correct the problem.
Front/rear suspension-squawking noise -gm well aware of this issue hazard lights - have gone out twice. Fuel integrity - erratic fuel reading - shows 1/4 tank - when in reality there is no gas. I have ran out of gas approximately 7 times - several times late at night. No cruise control - gm would not repair. Brakes pads/rotors - have replaced 3 times. My local dealer rotolo chevrolet and gm customer service would do nothing. It was expensive. Premature tire wear - two sets of tires. Cars runs hot - would never go on a trip - because it would get too near overheating. I was afraid of getting stranded in the middle of the desert. Engine ticking noise - local dealer said this was normal. Now, I find none of these things were normal and many, many more car owners have experienced the same type of problems. Also, I had a battery that exploded while car was under warranty. It was my problem. Dealership would not replace battery. I finally had enough and turned this automobile back to gmac. Is it going to take people getting killed to make gm responsible for these issues with the 2000 malibu. All of these problems were reported to the dealer, but since nothing could be duplicated, even though gm was aware of these issues, they would do nothing. After the car was out of warranty, the dealership was more than willing to correct these issues. The problem I have is the deception.....gm is aware of these issues and have been for some time. Someone needs to hold then accountable.
Consumer stated that when applying the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
When the brakes were applied, the brake traveled to the floor, which caused extended stopping distance.
I bought my chevy malibu 02/01 and I have 39,000 miles and already I had problems with the air condition switch. The AC settings change on their own as you are driving the car. This causes the compressor to turn on and off, eventually causing premature compressor failure. My brakes were squeaking so I went to just brakes to get them changed and it cost 636.00. I had to have a four wheel friction reline, disc pads rf and lf, brake shoes relined rr and lr, rotors were new (could not cut) machine rf lf, drum machine rr lr, wheel cylinders new rr lr, bleed, flush, fill and adjust brake system, etc. I went to the dealer and they said "because I did not bring the vehicle to them, to get serviced there was nothing they could do about it because they did not look at the material." even though I had the material for them to look at. So I guess I have to eat the $700.00 just because of their defective material.
The brakes and rotors were replaced seven times.
Consumer states when applying brakes the vehicle jerks. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
Consumer having problems with front brake system, in particular the disc and pads. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ph
Nar 02/10/2003. The consumer made several attempts to resolve the issues with his brakes. Ever since the consumer purchased the vehicle, the brakes have squealed. The consumer was told the rotor needed to be replaced and the cv joint was leaking.
Car shakes and brakes pulsate and make a loud thumping noise when depressed from a high speed.
Vehicle has had numerous problems with defective rotors. At 3000 miles rotors warped and needed to be serviced. Rotors have been serviced or replaced 5 times since vehicle purchase. Problem was occurring every 3000-6000 miles. *nlm. Also, has had two accidents.
When brakes are applied there is a loud noise. The dealership indicated that the noise is from the ABS brakes, and they are supposed to do that. Please provide more details. Ts
Brake pads and rotors replaced in sept, 2002 and again in dec, 2002. Brakes still scrub and squeal when braking. This is a problem that general motors I have been told knows about. Why hasn't there been a recall. This makes for a bad reputation. I will never buy another malibu and maybe not even a chevrolet product.
Vehicle has had the brake rotors turned twice and replaced once due to excessive vibration while braking. Consider the brakes system unsafe. The AC control head has been replaced. The upper strut mounts have been replaced to try and cure front end noise. Front wheel hub and bearing have been replaced due to noise. Engine is excessively noisy on startup with clicking and tapping that the dealer calls normal. Turn signals failed. Power window is intermittent. Three spark plug wires have failed. Radiator cap has failed. Intake manifold gasket failed. Car ruins tires. Car is in for a check engine light right now (12-17-02) chevrolet will not do anything (ie:take the car back, replace it, etc.) how many problems do you have to have. Ts
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
After purchasing a new car at 13,769 front shaking real bad, had dealership replace rotors. At 24,869 miles front end shaking real bad again. Went back to dealership to have replacement done and advised me that florida weather causes the rotors to warp. Chevrolet advised me that was a issue that is not covered under warranty and will not replace even though they know it is defective rotors causing the problem. Dt
Signal lights stopped working, brakes started vibrating and transmission is slipping. Mr
While driving the brakes were squeaking and vibrating excessively. The vehicle was checked by the dealer who advised the consumer that the chevrolet malibu brake components have to be replaced every 15000-20000 miles. *ak the consumer stated that another repair facility repaired the brakes. The consumer didn't want parts that would fail every 15 to 25k miles.
I feel the disc brake rotors fail too rapidly and the pulsating could lead to complete brake system failute, better components should be used.
This will be the 4th time to take vehicle in for turn signal problems. I have to use my hazards to get my turn signal to work. Now neither one of them work. The first time I took it in they told me there was no way my hazards would make my turn signal work. This car is a piece of expensive junk. Not to mention the brakes have been replaced also.
Front brake pads have worn out100 % ,and rotors were having a problem that would also need replacement.
Dealer has replaced some parts, paid some labor, and blamed owner or/and normal wear for some defects. Vehicle has been in and out of garage numerous times since purchase. All scheduled maintenance has been performed at dealership.no safety defect listed.
Front disc brake rotors are warping again after being replaced at 12000 miles. When brakes are applied steering wheel vibrates excessively. Dealership is denying any responsibility of repair. *ak the fuel pump failed and was fixed at the consumer?s expense. The tires became worn out and were replaced. The front rotors were turned.
Rotors have been turned and pads replaced three times within eight months, but problem has reoccurred. Feel free to provide any further information.
Every six months brake pads and calipers had to be replaced due to excessive wear. Dealer notified, and probelm has been reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
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