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.
2002 Chevrolet Malibu brakes complaints
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Pulsating and grinding noises at 10,000. Dealer replaced rotors and pads under warranty. Same thing at 21,000. Now at 31,000, same problem. Now dealer says they can only turn rotors under warranty and I have to pay for pads and labor. Replacing rotors and brake pads every 10,000 miles is not normal wear and tear. There is something wrong with the brake system on these cars. Gm needs to fix the root of this problem on the malibu.
While driving at any speed the vehicle vibrates. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer informed the driver that the brakes and rotors needed to be replaced the problem still occurs.
The vehicle has a nonconformity, the front brakes. (nar) *ph premature wear of the brake pads caused the rotor to warp. Dealership has attempted to repair this malfunction, but failed. *cb
Brakes on 2002 malibu pads wear uneven rotors worn uneven calalipers are not working right. Chevy won't take care of problem.
Brake rotors were so thin after less than 30k commuter mile that they had to be replaced. Dealership just told me that rotors were consumables.
The rotors on this vehicle warped within the first year and continue to warp every two to four months. This is causing wear on the brakes which had to be replaced at 21338 miles at my cost and again at 31474 miles at the dealers cost.
The brakes failed at 13000 miles creating a safety issue for myself and family. They were defective and worn down to nothing, creating an unsafe stopping condition for myself and family.
Inside disc pads wore out at 21000 miles. Had pads replaced and rotors checked. Caliper is now sticking again and inside pad is rubbing
2002 malibu. Rotors and pads have had to be replaced 3 times and pads alone once in 35000 miles. Chevrolet customer assistance says there is nothing wrong with the car. 3 different service departments have told me that this is a common problem with malibu's and grand am's. Brakes will be completely redesigned for 2004. Why redesign if there is no problem??
There was a severe pulsation every time I used the brakes. I took it into the dealer to have it checked out. The rotors were warped and the pads needed to be replaced. My car only has 20133 miles on it. There is no excuse for the rotors to be warped and I know that pads last a lot longer than 20000 miles.
While traveling on the highway the consumer apply her brakes and there was a loud streaking noise and vibration coming from the right wheel. Please furnish additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Rotors have warped already within a few months of purchase. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
When brakes were applied they didn't hold, causing vehicle to rear end another vehicle.contacted dealer.
New car with 13136 miles. Trip to fl. Brakes ground when caught in slow x-way traffic in louisville ky. Had to replace front brake pads, turn rotors at chv dlr. Cost $242. Warranty no good. They blamed it on living (1 mile) down a dirt road which prevented brakes from working. Reported complaint to home dlr. Then needed rotors turned again at 16000 miles. The said that brakes don't always last long, but were able to get srv. Rep. To refund $185. Dlr agreed to replace rotors if I had more trouble w/ brakes in next 10,000 mi. That means I could have a whole brake job at 28,000 at my expense. I am not happy. A commonly held idea is that brakes should last much longer. I don't ride my brakes and travel to work on paved rural roads without much traffic. I do lots of x-way driving and don't tailgate. Traded in a 1998 malibu due to trouble with manifold gasket, air-con odor. Previously had warped rotors and a need to replace brakes much more often than 6 prev. Cars on same dirt road. Have since read that malibu brakes have a history of problems. I think gm is ignoring the problem. They should re-engineer the brakes and give consumers a quality product.
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