2006 Chevrolet Malibu brakes problems

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Brakes · 88,140 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the brake pedal became inoperable and was difficult to depress, resulting in extended stopping distance. During the failure, the air bag warning light illuminated and an abnormal odor emanated from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, and it was determined that the power brake booster failed and required replacement. The mechanic confirmed the failure and confirmed that the brake pedal felt spongy when depressed. The failure mileage was approximately 88,140.

Filed Mar 18, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · AL

No incident yet but will happen if not recalled and fixed. My EPS keeps going out while driving and will yank the steering wheel hard in either direction at any given time. Uncontrollable

Filed Aug 20, 2024 · Brakes, Steering · TX

Sent the car to fix recalls and they said it has another problem and want to charge to fix the steering recall N140772 problem. They said is not free.... Do not know if the other recalls were repaired.

Filed Oct 28, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 19,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control), 14v224000 (power tran), 15v064000 (steering) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the power train, stabile-trace control, emergency brake indicator, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The brake pedal became hard to depress. The contact stated that a friend replaced the brake pads however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed. Sierra chevrolet (7850 u s 64, memphis, tn 38133, (901) 382-5644) was contacted and informed the contact that an appointment was needed to be scheduled for the free repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. There was no further assistance provided. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000. Parts distribution disconnect.*dt

Filed Dec 4, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · 120,000 miles · MI

Brake lights illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights do not illuminate when the pedal is pushed.; difficulty moving the gear shifter out of the "park" positions without pushing the brake. Gm says there was never a recall, but a service bulletin was issued in regards to this problem.

Filed Oct 7, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 200,000 miles · WI

Was driving on city street approaching an intersection when the vehicle loss power, steering, and ABS brakes

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 125,526 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving, the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, and brake pedal seized. The failures made it difficult to turn the steering wheel, accelerate, and decelerate. The contact stated that the failure occurred multiple times. The dealer (5 star auto plaza, 3690 w clay st, st charles, mo 63301) stated that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 125,526.

Filed Sep 24, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 200,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the brake lights illuminated without depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to james martin chevrolet (6250 woodward ave, detroit, mi 48202, (313) 444-8226) to be serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electrical stability control), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was determined that the warranty was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2018 · Brakes, Lights · 158,709 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet malibu. When the vehicle was started, the brake lights remained illuminated until the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 158,709.

Filed Jul 16, 2018 · Brakes, Lights · 49,000 miles · RI

Brake lights stay on