Front rotors were warped and heat scorned at 8k, 20k, and 23k miles...chevrolet will not re-purchase my car and I have noticed this problem is becoming frequent across the country with malibu's when checking internet message boards and talking to people about their malibu rotor experience. This is a serious safety defect!
2000 Chevrolet Malibu brakes complaints
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While traveling at 65 mi/hr car stope running this happened on 4 separet occasions. I managed to get to the side of th road without being rearended, tried to restart the care only to have it stall again and each of the three times the car was towed to the dealer. The first time they had it 2 days and could not find the problem, the second time they had it 2 days and could not find the problem, the third time they had it 2 days and could not find the problem, this time the fourth time they have had it to date 8 days and still counting. They think it is the fuel pump regulator. I think I want them to keep this car. Each time this has happened I have been in rush hour traffic. I feel as if my luck may run out soon. Could you please help us to get out of this car and into another. Also the brakes and rotors have been replaced 3 times. The heating and airconditioning system has also been replaced. I'm making carpayments on a new car and feel like I'm driving a junk.
Car brake apply they tend not to work when it wet or rain and have to stop quickly to avoid other car the car start to slide when apply brakes.
Brakes and rotors were replaced the first time at 14,614 miles with gm's "new design". Then again 5 months later, at 22,679 miles. The dealership admitted that gmc has a problem with these and has yet to resolve the problem. I was told that it will very likely occur again. I was also told that they did replace this free of charge twice already now, and so the next time I would have to pay. I do not understand why gm continues to sell a known defected product, and surely I'm not expected to repeatedly replace the brakes as the dealership says.
When applying brakes there was a pulsating feeling through pedal all way up to steering wheel. Then, a grinding sound. Dealer replaced front rotors 5 times. Consumer managed to have chevrolet take vehicle back.
Rotors replaced at 20000 miles. Rotors defective. 4 months later rotors worn down again additional brake damage. Dealership wants me to pay for it. Say norm wear & tear.
Whole front of car was vibrating to a point of almost losing control. Due to rotors being defective. Contact me.(469)384-4595.
Earlier brake pad failure; should get better than ~9100mi per set of front pads.
Problem with front rotors are well documented,in my case about every 8500 mile,I dont agree on chevrolets statement ,which is wear and tear.the manufacturer new car warranty on brakes is 12.000.I tried my best to cummunicate with out any positive results.this product which is my car developed a major safety issue,which to stall at high speed ,no power brakes or steering and will not start up again .could cause a pile up .was in shop 4 times and dealer said nothing is wrong ,told us to remove car from lot 18 miles down the road it tied ,and it took 20 days to finnally fix it,dealer received tbs fuel strainer has production flaws.I hope that persons dont have to die,just to look in to the rotor issue ,I did wrote before and was never contacted,perhaps it was ingnored.I hope this will not .it be a sad situation ,not to hear a cry for everybody who has to pay for brakes.thank you in advance.
The vehicle experienced excessive brake shimmy due to warped rotors, also the front brake pads have uneven wear. Nlm
The front brake rotors (rotors warped) and pads have been replaced 5 times now but dealer cannot find the problem. The area service manager for chervolet seems to think that "the brakes are not a safety issue". I think differently. The front of the car starts shaking and the steering wheel starts shaking (worse then it normally does), I have also heard clicking noises when I apply the brakes.
In the 10 months that we have owned that car, they have had to replace the rotors three times. Each time they have told us that the 2000 malibu's have this problem, yet gm hasn't recalled them. I've had two other mechanics look at the latest set and they want to know why there is so much play in the rotors. The rotors , they say, don't fit on the wheel studs right. The studs are not in the center of the holes on the rotors. I asked the service dept at stadium about this but they have yet to return my call.
Was traveling 50mph and started passing, had apply brakes and steering wheel would have a severe shaking. Would almost lose control of vehicle. Took vehicle to mechanic. Was informed that rotors were warped. Had rotors replaced twice.
Replaced rotors and pads10/26/2000 and02/09/2001.replaced fuel tank sending unit 03/02/2001 replacing pistons in engine 03/05/2001
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.
While driving stepped on brakes pedal to stop, but vehicle will not stop, just keeps going, causing extended stopping distance.
The rotors were out of round and the pads were faulty causing the vehicle to vibrate and make noise when the brakes are applied. Nlm
Engine makes a knocking noise. Dealerr has checked and said it may be air conditioner compressor. *ak engine was replaced, brakes make noise. Firestone affinity tires make noise in the front, 15 inch.
At 6,499 miles odometer reading, the dealer rotated tires. At that point the car front vibrated, steering wheel shakes, and brakes pulsate when brakes are applied. There were no problems prior to the dealer rotating the tires wheels; service rep indicated most likely rotors were damaged with air torque tightened lugs too tight; damaged rotors. Springs in rear continue to squeak. Factory defaults? Bulletins ? How to obtain?
In both failures the service support was not in excisting,or very insulting,both problems have injury or death possibilitys,rotor warranty only 12.000 miles,but the problem is a defect which is in all models starting in 1998 till now.it is not acceptable,every 7000 miles new rotors or die?? Engine losing power at high speed and grouded freeway,no power steering or brakes,no warning. Dealer tells me there are no codes and it runs well,after dealer told wife to remove vehicle,18 miles later ,car is stuck again,chevrolet assistant service said perhaps wife can push the car to the right.must we tolerate this,and a sales person knows about the bullitins,and will say that there is no rotor problem,brand new vehicle,never miss work ,losing job ,home and wife because of no error codes.so much for empty promises.service manager dont care if you die or live ,dealer has his 22.000.00 and tells you to remove your junk.chevys image is clouded and not honest.
3rd set of rotors in 11275miles, no one at chevrolet seems to care. Dealer admits there is a problem with malibu/alero rotors, but chevrolet customer care--don't.
Rotors failed at 7426;11874;18701 miles. Chevrolet no help.
Rotors failes 3 times in 18,701 miles/chevrolet won't commit to help.
Excessive wear of front brake rotors and rear brake drums. Vehicle had front rotors replaced on three occasions, but problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Sounds like pads are dragging on rotors. Vehicle at dealer, who said pads/shoes and rotors needed to be replaced, normal wear and tear.
Brakes were grinding. Technician replaced them; however, problem returned. Please provide further information.
While driving there is a noise when braking which may indicate a problem with braking system. Also a noise coming from engine. Please provide further information.
Engine kept knocking and the first dealer said they didn't have time to look at it , they put a new engine in but still having problems, the brakes have been replaced (rotors and pads) 2 times and still are not right, the car would not go from park to reverse on 2 occasions, I have had lights not working, door latches broken.
Rotors need to be fixed/replaced. Told this is not covered under warranty since this is normal wear and tear (as per the dealer.
The dealer replaced my rotors 3 times and replaced my pads once which was on my last brake replacement visit around 3 months ago... No problems so far. I also complained to the dealer about the vehicle jerking, I got a follow up call from a foreman and the guy who installed my dashboard asking about the car overall, I told him about the car jerking he asked what kind of gasoline do I use, I told I only had 3 fillups since I bought the car and I used bp oil....he told me to use shell gasoline, it did help the problem but the problem never went away..... Also in the mornings when the car is cold , I start my car and I hear all kinds of clicking and ticking noises from the engine.......the car surges and has completly cut off on me twice within the past year and it do idled very very low sometimes..........chevrolet also did a very poor job with the paint on my car under the doors and hood there is some spots were there is no paint at all.....the dealer offerd to have those spots touched up but it has to go to the body shop for a few days........... General motor needs to recall the engines on those cars because something is wrong.
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