2005 Chevrolet Malibu: brake failure

Filed Aug 10, 2018 · Brakes · 222,248 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle at 51 MPH, the brakes failed and the brake warning indicator illuminated. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the brake line was disconnected and the screw was loose. Mega motors, inc. (565 s buckner blvd, dallas, tx) was contacted, but refused to address the safety issues due to the contact purchasing the vehicle 'as is'. The dealer stated that they were absolved of all liability. An independent mechanic was contacted and confirmed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 222,248.

Filed Mar 28, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 132,000 miles · MO

I was driving down the road went to stop and airbag light come on. And the steering started getting jam felt like it was gonna break and brakes started pumping on their own and brakes didn't work right .or steering. This is unsafe when steering and brakes are messing up at the same time. And steering wheel fill like it gonna break .

Filed Dec 6, 2016 · Brakes, Fuel system · 295,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning indicator illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. When the vehicle was being refueled, the fuel spewed out the fuel filler pipe. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 295,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2014 · Brakes · 180,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes failed to respond. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and believed the failure was related to the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2011 · Brakes · 109,000 miles · IL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, she applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floorboard, resulting on her brakes catching on fire. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a local shop where they were not able to diagnose what caused the fire. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 109,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2005 · Brakes · 1,050 miles · MI · crash

Upon trying to brake, the brakes did not work. Pressed harder on the brakes and the brakes locked causing my 2005 malibu to skid uncontrollably into the vehicle in front of me. Started braking approximately 40 - 50 feet from stopped vehicle. Was traveling approximately 40 MPH with dry road conditions. Have had several other occasions of skidding when brakes were applied since the 9/23 incident.