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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
791 miles

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1999 Chevrolet Malibu brakes problems

brakes problem

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1999 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #67

Mar 052004

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Front end vibration. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, they replaced the rotors and front brakes. However, problem recurred.

- Eliot, ME, USA

problem #66

Feb 232004

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles
36000 miles plus....ever since I purchased the car. Was searching the web and found this site so I decided to add my two cents worth about my Malibu. Replaced front brakes (drivers side 3 times - due to caliper) and rotor twice. Engine gasket problem - overheating. Still have problem with fan motor control settings 1 and 2. engine misfiring - had injectors cleaned twice and replaced entire ignition system. Have a rattle in the front for the last 20000 miles. Car has failed to start around 8 times. Engine has died multiple times after starting and sometimes while in motion. ABS light and brake light problem. Theft system light occassionally lights up. Looking forward to a class action suit. Would rather settle for an admission by Chevrolet/GM and compensation for some replacement parts and labor. This is the worst GM product I've ever owned and due to the other complaints I've read on the internet, this volume of complaints is way to high.

- Sidney, OH, USA

problem #65

Jun 122003

(reported on)

Malibu

  • 17,000 miles
Disc brakes and rotors have been replaced almost every 17,000 miles.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #64

Sep 242001

Malibu

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Front brakes are not up to the job for this car. Dealer has no fix except to keep replacing parts. GM should come up with a solution and fix these cars.

- Butler, OH, USA

problem #63

Aug 152000

Malibu

  • miles
Front brake rotors and pads are wearing out excessively within every 8,000 miles of wear. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Brighton, MD, USA

problem #62

Mar 162002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Since purchase of vehicle brake pads and rotors replaced 4 times. Last about 4000 to 7000 miles. So far done under warranty.

- Saline, MI, USA

problem #61

Mar 122002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Rotors and pads get hot and wap. Hard braking doesn't slow down, increase stopping distance doesn't help. Dealer notified.

- Denton, TX, USA

problem #60

Feb 142002

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rotors and pads get warped, causing vehicle to shimmy. Braking hard will not slow vehicle down, increasing stopping distances does not help to slow vehicle for a stop. Dealer was notified, problem progressed within 4,000 miles. Steering column vibrates and visibly moves when braking at highway speeds, this causes vehicle to move uncontrollably.

- Denton, TX, USA

problem #59

Feb 232002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Bought this car with 23,000 miles on it in Jan. 2000. Within a few months, brakes started vibrating bad ly when applied at high speeds. Dealer said faulty, warped rotors and replaced them free B/C it was a manufacturer's defect. Few months later, April 2001, they did it again. Took back to dealer, they refaced the faulty rotors, put new pads in, charged me $300. In Jan. 2002 brakes did it again. Dealer gave me the runaround and wouldn't do it free, so I got good rotors and pads at parts store for $120 and did it myself. Also intake gasket leaks antifreeze. Chevy needs to do something about brakes and I want $420 back from them.

- Manhattan, KS, USA

problem #58

May 012000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated there was vibration when braking, dealer resurfaced the front rotors at 17068 miles, the dealer has since replaced the front rotors and pads twice, on the third occasion dealer informed consumer that they would not work on the vehicle under warranty, consumer then went to a local shop and had the rotors turned and the pads replaced.

- Vilonia, AR, USA

problem #57

Jan 132002

Malibu

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

3/8/00~turned rotors new pads 12/15/00~new rotors new pads~11/18/01 turned rotors new pads.

- Ware, MA, USA

problem #56

Jan 182002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
A constant problem with front brake system, problem occurs every 7 thousand miles.

- Campton, KY, USA

problem #55

Feb 162000

Malibu

  • miles
At 13,000 miles, vehicle developed shimmy when brakes were applied, dealer turned front rotors. At 19,000 miles, shimmy returned, dealer replaced rotors under warranty. At 48,000 miles, dealer turned rotors again and pads replaced with the Napa best pads, all at my expense. Now at 67,000 miles, shimmy is coming back. I feel that GM should acknowledge the problem and reimburse me for these expenses.

- Edison, GA, USA

problem #54

Oct 022001

Malibu

  • miles
Purchased vehicle 5/04/01. Had to return 2 days later for melted brake light sockets on left rear. Bulbs were replaced. Melted again within 3 weeks. Went back to dealer, was told they couldn't check it they were too busy. Made appointment to have fixed. They replaced bulbs and reworked socket but it still failed. They said that there is nothing else they can do. I have replaced bulbs on average every 2-3 weeks. I think they have an electrical short causing the bulbs to melt the sockets. Now the turn signal and back-up lights are starting to melt. The interior dome light also works sporadically. Front brakes shudder when applied and have been replaced, rotors were cut. Still having shudder and extended stopping distances.

- Malden, MA, USA

problem #53

Dec 072001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
24000 miles when purchased. Had for a couple of months. Was told that rotors was already too thin to be turned when took to shop for warped rotors. Had to replace. 3 months later, same thing happens again. I've been living with the sounds and shakes because I can't afford to spend that kind of money every few months. Have searched the web to find out there is a lot of others with the same problem. Chevrolet has always been my #1 choice in cars, but these need to be recalled to make it right for all the loyal Chevy owners abroad.

- Spencer, VA, USA

problem #52

Nov 222001

Malibu

  • miles
Brake pads replaced 10/00, failed 2/10, replaced pads and rotors2/01. Car was returned to repair shop 3-4 times because I felt the brakes were not working correctly. I was told that they were normal every time. Brakes locked up when I was driving 11/01. Back to shop at which time I had no front brakes. They replaced pads again. Took car to Chevrolet, 11/01 for brake inspection. I was told everything was fine. Brake lights now come on. Brakes skip when applied and the rear brakes are now making clicking noise when applied and sometimes when released the brakes stick. Took car back to Chevrolet, 11/01 and was told that my rear brakes are hanging up. Keep in mind that 2 weeks ago I was told that my rear brakes were fine. They did not have an explaination for the brake problem I have been having. I was told that the Malibu does have a braking problem, but usually is fixed after the brakes are replaced once. I've had this car for 12 months and have put about 16,000 miles on it. I've gone through 3 sets of pads and and the rotars have been replaced once. Most recent repair was about 2 weeks ago and I am now having more problems than I had before the repair.

- Roswell, GA, USA

problem #51

Nov 242001

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was in for service on 7-30-2001 and brakes were fine. On 24 Nov 2001, while driving 30 mph and applying brakes, vehicle was shaking and brakes were pulsating. Vehicle was towed to dealer, no brake pads were left and rotors had to be turned.

- Eustin, TX, USA

problem #50

Sep 302001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
This car is not reliable or safe!. no safety defec tmentioned.

- Springfield, NJ, USA

problem #49

Sep 242001

Malibu

  • miles
Brakes started making a dragging noise. Took to dealer, and they replaced rotors/calipers and brake pad.

- Mascoutah, IL, USA

problem #48

Aug 312001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Brake pads would wear out excessively when brakes were in use. Had them replaced once before. Would make grinding noises against the rotors. This hampered vehicle from stopping, causing steering to shake.

- Pioughguag, NY, USA

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