2011 Chevrolet Malibu: brake failure

Filed Dec 6, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · 136,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the contact avoided hitting a dog that was on the road, but the brakes failed and the vehicle crashed into a porch. None of the air bags deploy upon impact. The contact received medical attention after his head hit the steering wheel upon impact. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact replaced the CAM sensor, intake, radiator, and front end body, and on three separate occasions, the brakes were replaced. However, the failure recurred. Additionally, the accelerator pedal would go to the floorboard and the vehicle would stall. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) warning light and a "Reduced Power" warning message were displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 68,000 miles · MI · crash

While driving my 2011 chevrolet malibu ltz, I experienced brake failure. This failure was only temporary; while driving approaching a stop light, I went the apply the brakes and the pedal had almost no pressure. It almost went the the floor before I began pumping the brakes. Unfortunately this did not work, which LED to my car rear ending the vehicle in front of me. After bringing the vehicle to a stop, I made my best attempt to inspect the brakes and brake fluid, and noticed almost nothing. The only thing I had noticed was slight low brake fluid. After further research, I read a few complaints related to both electronic power steering rack issues, and brake failure. Both of these which I experienced. All of which happened at speeds below 40 MPH on a city street

Filed Jun 3, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY · crash · 2 injuries

While driving, the car surged forward and the driver could not stop the car.. Brakes didn't work; struck another vehicle when driver tried to make a turn.

Filed May 3, 2016 · Engine · 91,000 miles · NY

Driving on highway at 65mph,vehicle lost all power. I was almost hit by an 18 wheeler but was able to get to the shoulder in time. No brakes,steering, power at all. Gm dealer diagnosed timing chains need replacement. No recall on this known issue? Endangering lives

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Brakes · 29,000 miles · NY · crash

Car slid on slush and brakes failed to work though pressed all the way down; crashed into a snowbank damaging the front end of my car. The dealership said they could not recreate the problem and they already had done the recall on the part in october 2013 but was the part they replaced it with faulty as the original?

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Brakes · 44,700 miles · PA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while attempting to stop, the brakes failed to engage causing the contact to crash into the rear end of another vehicle. No injuries were reported. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer previously where the technician replaced the front brake pads due to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,700 and the current mileage was 44,850..... Updated 08/05/14 *bf updated 08/18/2014