2003 Chevrolet Malibu brakes problems

Filed Feb 11, 2021 · Brakes · 52,481 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 25 MPH and approaching a red traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle went through the intersection. The contact's wife placed the vehicle in neutral, allowing the vehicle to slow down and eventually stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,481.

Filed May 14, 2018 · Brakes · 95,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. While driving 25-30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle came to a stop after an extended period of time. After the vehicle was parked overnight, the contact noticed excessive brake fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake lines were rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 24, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 37,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the brake system failed. While the brake pedal was depressed, the brake system failed to engage and the vehicle vibrated. The contact had to engage the emergency brake to bring the vehicle to a stop. The contact also mentioned that the key had to be released from the ignition with force. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that there were no open recalls. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 37,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2016 · Body, Brakes · 84,000 miles · CT

100% of brake lines failed via rust also, control arms front/rear severely rusted.

Filed Aug 12, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 59,480 miles · OH

This has happened five times now, I am driving and the engine just shuts off, I can not brake I can not steer, I still have lights on the dashboard. It happens when I am gong about 20 to about 35 miles per hour. I am afraid to drive on the highway. I do not know if it will happen at a higher speed! It did it the first time back in june 2015 my daughter was driving, then again last friday august 7th four more times with in 10minutes and a few miles apart. It is like someone just turned the car off while I am driving?

Filed Jun 18, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 130,000 miles · NY

Computer problem 2003 chevy impala 6 cyl front wheel drive automatic 130000 miles this recently started, the traction on light and the ABS yellow lights on dash stay on. Rarely do they go off, only a few times. The square indicator light says "service traction control" light comes on when I start the vehicle, stays on for 1-2 minutes then goes off. But the traction control light and the ABS light remains on. How can I reset this or what to not have a trip to the expensive auto repair shop. I have no problem with the ABS brakes to operate correctly, no delays or brake hesitation when I press the brake pedal in use. Help me out with a good solution. I will greatly appreciate your response.

Filed Feb 25, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 76,300 miles · CA

Car will not start. Solid "theft" light comes on dashboard and car will not turn over, or if it turns over, will cut out shortly after. This anti-theft issue causes the power steering and brakes to disable, and am not able to turn the steering wheel. Have also had car stall out in traffic and lose all power. Had to have car towed several times due to the issue. I have tried several fixes and mechanical repairs, but this issue continues to get worse. No matter what I try and do, at random times, my car will not start, while the "theft" light comes on and completely disables my vehicle. And sometimes while driving, the car just shuts off. I am the original owner of the vehicle, and am using an original key to start the car. I do not have any type of security system installed in my car. There is no reason for the "theft" light to come on when I am just trying to start my vehicle, not steal it. The ignition recall for my specific vehicle only involves replacing the keys, but this anti-theft issue, which I and other chevrolet malibu owners are experiencing, is a serious safety issue that could cause a crash or other accident to occur if it causes the car to cut out (lose power) for no reason while driving, and at the same time disabling the steering and braking systems. This should definitely be a safety recall.

Filed Jan 22, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 110,000 miles · PA

The car shut off with no warning while driving on the road. This was a total shut-down of the car; including the loss of power steering and the functionality of the brake booster. The car afterwards becomes difficult to start. It may take several tries or a prolonged waiting period until the car will want to start. After it does start there's no telling if it will shut off again while driving. It has shut off while going through turns, and pulling out into traffic.

Filed Dec 12, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 264,000 miles · IN

I tell dealer check engine light on "he says not to be concerned there is white smoke coming from tailpipe ignition can take up to 5 min to get on code says car needs egr valve car needed brakes and rotors all the way around and tyrod dealer will not respond to calls car was recalled for ignition switch never repaired I need to know if I can take it in to chevy dealer ony had 1 month vehicle is not safe and I am 76 there is a waranty on engine and transmission.

Filed Oct 23, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

2003 chevrolet malibu. Consumer states vehicle stalls. *tgw the consumer stated the fuel pump, battery and remote control were all replaced. However, the stalling continued. The ignition switch was eventually replaced. Also, t he brakes and struts needed to be replaced.