2002 Chevrolet Malibu: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 69,000 miles · OH

Vehicle front end shakes/wobbles severely when under hard braking situations down hill. Loud low rumble noise and pedal vibrations are evident. Shaking and wobbling is present through vehicle steering wheel requiring more strength and directional corrections to steer and guide the vehicle properly. Down hill braking could be severely impeded in normal driving or while towing a trailer. Panic stops and light braking situations on level ground are normal straight and true. Brake fluid level check okay and is clean. Abs system operating normally. Parking brake operating normally. Vehicle brake system and ABS warning lights check okay. Vehicle has 4 new tires mounted and balanced on original factory rims. Tires are sized and inflated to vehicle manufacturers specifications. Cold tire pressure 29 psi in front and 26 psi in rear. Front left and right rotor surfaces are smooth and within normal specifications. Vehicle diagnosed as having warped front rotors. Front rotors appear to warp prematurely under normal load. Vehicle has had front rotors repaired and or replaced 3 times. Has been suggested that front rotors are not large enough to handle the size and capacity of the vehicle. Vehicles with the six cylinder engine option displace more weight upon the front axle creating excessive heat and wear on undersized disc brakes. Vehicle presented with 69,000 original miles.

Filed Mar 18, 2014 · Electrical · 146,000 miles · PA

Purchased 2002 chevy malibu back in 2005 with 26000 miles on it .we had it serviced twice a year and for minor issues ,2009 manifold gasket started leaking replaced and was repaired.in 2010 started noticing when starting ABS and theft light came on turning key off and turning key on and not starting letting on for about 15 minuets than turning off and starting car lights went off. This needed done every time this happen .asked and was told there was a problem in my switch but no one stepped up to fix this problem.this car left me sit five times from shut off and will not start. Had it towed and they did work on every thing else thinking it would solve the problem .had car stop running all lights came on while driving .I think this issue started back in 2001 and all these years they knew about it and didn't do anything about it .now they are saying this is not in their recall.

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Electrical · 172,711 miles · PA

Car shows theft light comes on check engine light, motor shut off, gas gauge said empty all lights shows up on dash , aaa tow to pep boys lancaster pa. Fruitville pike store .they installed new alternator and new serpentine belt and belt tensioner . Also eight month prier same issue all lights came on and car stopped and needed towed they replaced fuel pump . I have seen documents that pointed out that key needs pushed in before turning on tried it and still lights ABS, theft light ,check engine light still keeps coming on . This vehicle has been serviced and taken care of .today 03/13/2014 taken wife to train station lights came on once more.in the pass two years invested over $ 1500.00 in parts and labor and still experiencing the same systems. Read on recall and feel this is what problem is .

Filed Sep 11, 2008 · Engine · 62,000 miles · OH

My ABS system or brakes whatever it might of been made the car easily hydroplan. The tires made a vibrating sound along with vibration through the car. Due to the fact that im a decent driver I was able to maintain the car very well at times most wouldn't. Furthermore my car started overheating at times, making it very unsafe with whole system failure leading up to the lasts day I drove it.

Filed Feb 5, 2008 · Brakes, Suspension · 76,051 miles · UT

When the weather is wet or snowy, and there is possible slick spots on the road, the ABS is engaged even when you are pulling up slowly to the stop sign, or slowing down to arrive home, or even coming out of the driveway... What happens, is when doing those things in weather as described above, if you attempt to put the breaks on it makes an awful grinding sound and pushed back on you so you cant break... This has happened to me numerous times just backing out of my driveway... I pulled up to a stop sign behind someone this is right on my residential street so I was not speeding at all, it was a rainy day but the rain was light, I have brand new tires on my car too. As I pulled up behind my neighbors car to the stop sign, I was barely pushing down my break peddle when it pushed back at me and made t his deep sound I couldn't stop and I almost hit my neighbor. I went to my long time mechanic and he took it for a drive on a clear day.... He took it on some gravel and stopped hard well the breaks did the same thing. He said it was the ABS even though he didn't look at them. I think it is the wheel bearings. I have had many other vehicles in my life and non of them did that to me on wet or snowy days! I know it isn't normal and I do not feel safe driving the vehicle. I have 2 young children and if the ABS are going to be that stingy then my chances of crashing will be 99% higher!

Filed Jun 14, 2006 · Brakes · 41,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 MPH the ABS light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who replaced the front passenger hub and speed sensor. The dealer was alerted. The vehicle is a malibu.

Filed May 27, 2005 · Brakes, Suspension · 29,000 miles · NY

Dt: in august 2004 consumer had right and left wheel bearing and hub assemblies replaced. Now the ABS activates at low speeds. This happens all the time. Now consumer is told by the dealer that the right wheel bearing and hub assembly needs to be replaced again. Manufacturer was called and they said the part they put in last august was under a 12 month or 12000 mile warranty and consumer had to pay to have the problem fixed.

Filed Apr 8, 2005 · Brakes · IL

I just bought a used malibu ls 2002. Three days later my ABS brake light comes on after I hear some vibrating noise while driving. I have taken it to the dealer and he says there is no problem. Now everytime I start up my car after 5 minutes the ABS light comes on.

Filed Jun 10, 2004 · Brakes · MI

While driving, (ABS) braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined ABS brake monitor needed replacement.

Filed May 2, 2004 · Brakes, Lights · 37,000 miles · NJ

2002 chevrolet malibu. Turn signal switch operates intermittently -- symptoms are identical to 2000-2001 my, which was recalled at 03v327000. Has been like this for a couple of months but has gotten worse.*ak ABS light is on all the time.