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6.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,000 miles

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1997 Chevrolet Malibu brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments

problem #8

Dec 172003

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,000 miles

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

Excessive brake pad useage with this car. The intake manifold had to be replaced at 88,000 miles. I am very very dissatisfied with this car and do not plan on purchasing another GM at this time.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #7

Nov 032000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Heard a loud noise when applying brakes, and brake pedal felt spongy. Been in dealer shop on five occasions to replace brake lining and front pads, but problem reoccurred every 3-4,000 miles. The manufacture knew of the problem but never informed the consumer.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #6

Dec 011998

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling and when depressing the brakes, brakes make a noise. Dealer has been notified, and brake pads were replaced. Consumer has to replace pads every 3 thousand miles. Only the outer brake pads are wearing, neither dealer nor GM can provide an explanation.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #5

Jan 052000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles

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

Air conditioner cuts off, engine fails to start (security system), carpet has disentegrated, front end problems, brake pad replaced and belt.

- Crosby, TX, USA

problem #4

May 031999

Malibu

  • miles
Brake rotors warped and pads worn causing vibration while braking. Mjs

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #3

Mar 261998

Malibu

  • miles
Brake pads and rotors failed several times causing pulsating.

- Unknown, UN, USA

problem #2

Aug 241998

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front brake pads need replacement due to premature wear. Vehicle has low mileage, dealer notified.

- Oxin Hill, MD, USA

problem #1

Oct 311997

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pads failed.

- Salem, OR, USA

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