2016 Chevrolet Malibu: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Apr 4, 2025 · Driver assistance · 120,000 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon depression of the brake pedal, the brake pedal made an abnormal grinding sound and became stiff. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact's husband replaced the brake sensor; however, the failure recurred several days later. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V272000 (Electronic Stability Control). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was provided an estimate for a diagnostic test and was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · AL

The electrical chip in my EBCM has a malfunction and the brakes will grab and grind at random times. Also at the time electronic stability control will mess up increasing the risk of a crash. Other malibu vehicles with the same year have had a recall on these parts. Mine however was not included but has the same malfunctioning part.

Filed Oct 25, 2022 · Brakes · AR

After driving during the morning with no prior issue with brakes I proceeded to drive along a residential street going 15 miles per hour. When I began to press brakes while approaching a Stop - the brakes began to grind horribly, I let up off the brake and pressed again, same sound (grinding as if something was going to fall out the bottom of the vehicle around the pedal). I put the car in reverse and brake again, same sound, tried going forward a bit further, same grinding sound. Car seemed to be Immobile, undrivable. Called a tow immediately and towed to dealer - they kept vehicle overnight but the issue could not be duplicated while in their possession. They inspected the brakes and found nothing wrong. I picked up car but felt it was unsafe to drive so I drove only local area for the next week. The same issue occurred while leaving home about 1wk. later. Car was not drivable - brakes were hard and grinding horribly. I towed the car a second time immediately to another GM Dealer. The vehicle was kept for several days, the issue would not repeat itself @ dealership so it went undetected (they actually insisted that I needed a battery and a dead cell could cause the issue I was having and more) While this mad no sense, I went in to the dealer myself and drove the vehicle around the lot until the issue occurred again. The Technician came out an said, that's horrible and unsafe I know exactly what that is, it's the BRAKE Booster and it was very dangerous to drive like that. This faulty issue could have resulted in an accident had I been on the expressway, or even worse. it took 2 tows and 2 Dealers to find and confirm the issue. This issue is a dangerous hazard and - there should be a Recall on the BRAKE BOOSTER! It resulted in a costly $$ and dangerous hazard that could be avoided by having the vehicle recalled. e.g. *The engine light displayed intermittenly when this issue occurred but the Dealers were unable to detect the issue or any diagnostic problem.

Filed Jul 25, 2022 · Brakes · 78,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was firm while depressed. Additionally, the vehicle made abnormal grinding sounds with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with brake vacuum pump failure. The dealer replaced the brake vacuum pump. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 93,315 miles · TX

Service stabilitrak and ABS. It previously happened last year and the vehicle was in park. Since it's been happening when vehicle is at a slow crawl or in reverse. Sometimes the light will come on however the just of the times, when braking, the car will grind and stutter when braking

Filed Oct 18, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 80,000 miles · LA

While driving at various speeds, the brake pedal wade an abnormal grinding sound. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to depress the brake pedal. The contact also stated that the ABS system failed to operate as designed intermittently. The contact stated that on occasions the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle slid before coming to a stop. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: the approximate failure mileage was 80877

Filed Mar 10, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 76,000 miles · DC

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal wade an abnormal grinding sound. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to depress the brake pedal. The contact also stated that the ABS system failed to operate as designed intermittently. The contact stated that on occasions the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle slid before coming to a stop. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v272000 (electronic stability control) however, the VIN was not included. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 240 miles · CA

Vehicle purchased in september 2015 with 18 miles. 3 weeks later when brakes were pressed, they started making this grinding sound. The sound appeared occasionally every few months for a few seconds. Brake noise still occasionally occurring in 2019, dealerships said it's just moisture. Think it's something else. 3 weeks after purchase engine light comes on with code p2097, then light cuts off a few days later, dealer states just needs computer update. The engine light keeps coming on every few months reading the same code p2097. Receive a shift to park message when vehicle is in park and off, have to cut vehicle on and off until the message disappears. Took to dealership paid $300 to replace a sensor. Still experiencing the same problem every few weeks. The vehicle runs fine minus these reoccurring issues since purchased.

Filed Oct 10, 2019 · Brakes · CA

The brake pedal squeaks whenever I step it, as a 2016 car. This problem really should not occur. Also, I research online and found out that I am not the only one who have this problem. Many chevy users, indeed malibu users reported this problems online.

Filed Jun 25, 2019 · Brakes · 32,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving and depressing the brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard and there was a grinding noise. There was no warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate. Keller chevrolet (located at 3600 genesee st, cheektowaga, ny 14225, (716) 650-4589) stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact performed his own diagnostic testing and retrieved failure code: p0556 (brake booster pressure). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2018 · Body · 19,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, a squeaking noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lou bachrodt chevrolet pompano beach (1801 w atlantic blvd, pompano beach, fl 33069, 954‑590‑0196) where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred several times and the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer. The technician took the rear end apart and lubricated the parts, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 21,795 miles · OH

6/20/2017 - driving 65 on hwy vehicle lost power, tachometer and speedometer gauges dropped to 0. Also brakes and steering locked. Traction control system warning indicator, malfunction indicator lamp and power steering loss warning message came on. At dealership for 9 days said they replaced TCM. 7/27/17 -car would not start, brake pedal would not move, malfunction indicator lamp on. At dealership for 6 days. No work performed, inspection only. 8/4/2017 drove approximately 20 miles highway and city streets, applied brakes and terrible grinding noise (like metal on metal) car jerked and brake pedal locked. 8/5/2017 again applied brakes and terrible grinding noise (like metal on metal) car jerked and brake pedal locked. Car parked for approximately 2 hours. Then driving on highway 65 MPH tachometer and speedometer gauges dropped to 0 and traction control system light came on and power steering loss warning message came on. Contacting dealership again tomorrow.