Brakes pulsate, the higher the speed the more it does it. Dealer found that rotors & pads were the wrong size. They were replaced under warranty. Brakes work normal now. *ak
2000 Chevrolet Malibu brakes complaints
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Brakes made excessive loud banging and grinding noise when applied at 10 to 15 miles per hour. This happen twice in a row. Had car towed to dealer as I considered it unsafe to drive. Dealer reports that they are not able to duplicate the failure and that brakes were operating to gm standards. This car has had the brakes and rotors replaced twice in the past six months.
Brakes pulsate excessivly and there was a groaning or grinding noise when brakes were applied. The dealer replace the front rotors and pads per service bulletin # 00-05-23-002. This was the second time the pads and rotors were replaced see odi # 736612.
The brakes would make a grinding or groaning sound when backing up or going forward at slow speed. The dealer reported that they could find no problem. They had replaced the rotors and brakes on this car at only 882 miles see voq # 736612.
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I have brought my car back to the dealership twice, and twice I have left disappointed. Both times, I was reassured that nothing was wrong with my car, though my front brakes vibrate constantly. I was told earlier this year that the 2000 model of my car had brake defects, but have not been able to find any information to back this story. I am truly concerned for my welfare, especially since I commute to work daily approximately 33 miles each way. I have felt put off by the dealership because I am a female, and obviously "don't know much about cars". I have purchased 2 others cars from this dealership, and had no major problems. This time, I received poor service, and now , a potential lemon. Please help if you can. I have contacted my local dcp, but was told I could not do anything about the car without having it serviced at least 4 times. I feel that's too many times to risk my life.
Front of vehicle shakes when brakes are applied. It has been repaired twice. Rotors were replaced & resurfaced once. Dealer did not seem to have another remedy for problem.
When applying brakes at 55+MPH, front of car and steering wheel vibrates and shimmies so badly, cannot control car.
When pressing on brakes consumer noticed a grinding noise. Dealer has been notified.
Dealer wants to replace airbag/pistons/door seals.
Rotars continue to warp, and the engine knocks but no one knows why
Car vibrated on application of brakes. Dealer replaced rotors and pads after 3000 miles!
Consumer is experiencing front end vibration when braking due to defective brake rotors, dealer was notified of the problem but are unable to repair at this time because the rotors are on back order and they don't know when they will come in. Nlm
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the vehicle will stop; however it will continue to roll. The dealer has repaired the vehicle 5times.
Within 8 months I am now on the third set of rotors on a new car. Also, it feels like it is wobbly or shaky in the front tires, possible bad belts, unsure, but worried about the firestone recall going on.( dot number: 027487 tire size: p215/60r15 )
Tires has a thumping sound . I was by the service technician that the tire has a bouble on it. I had to replace the brakes pad on the front of the vehicle in 8 months. I was informed by the sevice technician and mechanic that they were advised to replace pads with the new type. Although I did not take my vehicle back for brake problems, however my vehicle was in for normal service interval and nothing was told to me of brake recall or replacement recommended by general motor or other manufactors. I believe that under the circumstance my brakes should have been replace with the recommended type by gm , and I ...not be charge for that replacement. I have since had by front brakes replace at my expense, and I am sorely dissatified with lack of information provide to me about the safety of my brakes. The dealer should have let know about the replacement early...when they do the servicing it the interval.
Vehicle vibrates intensly when brakes are applied. Brakes and rotors have been replaced on several occasions and problem still persists
Tires wore out fast, car stalls, brakes went twice ,computer had to be reprogrammed and the car locked up once nothing would work driving down the road( dot number: )
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Tires failed over time. Had to have a realignment and new front brakes installed even though the tires had been rotated and kept up to the recommended pressure. Abnormal wear on the outer front left tire and belt separation occurred on the right front to the point where it was very difficult to balance. After the realignment about 3 weeks ago, the car began to shake on the front end again due to another bad tire rotated up from the rear.( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )
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.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a crash. Please provide further information.
Slowed down to make turn, brakes did not work. Called dealer, don't have parts in. Been waiting for parts since april, 2000. Now they will not return my calls.
Ongoing problem with excessive wear of rotors. This was the third set of replacement. Dealer notified, and performed repairs. But was unable to correct the problem at this time. *ak
Brake pads and rotors are defective. Yh
Had car for 15 minutes, traveled appox 8 miles when making sudden stop had brake failure. Car continued to travel until it became lodged over a tree trunk. This vehicle was new and had only 20 miles on. Dealer said they have no idea how the brakes would have failed, we are still working with them to get this solved, in the mean time they are not providing us with a rental or loaner because they said we are not having our vehicle currently serviced. So I am without transportation. This is outrageous.
On two occasions at an intersection and upon applying brakes, vehicle commenced to jerk itself into an intersection. At another time, it occurred while waiting at a stop light. It started to jerk itself again while applying the brakes. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer's shop on three occasions, and the problem is still unresolved. *ak
The steering wheel has a shimmy at highway driving, specially when applying brake due to thin rotors. Yh
Consumer bought a brand new vehicle, and it started having steering problems within 24 hours. It was very difficult to turn steering wheel, and steering wheel shook when applying brakes. Steering pump replaced, but vehicle still has shake problem when braking, as well as noise coming from left rear. *ak
Steering wheel shimmy. Abnormal brake pedal vibration (not ABS). Car pulls to one side while applying brakes.
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