Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 4615 | 10023171 | Abs pump running when not needed. *nj | 10/31/2007 | ||
| 070201 | 03/01/2007 | 10021412 | Incorrect outer backing plate. outer backing plate has short centre protusion. outer backing plate should have tall center protrusion. *kb | 04/24/2007 | |
| 3169 | 10010551 | Brakes caliper noise on apply. *eh | 12/01/2004 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 04152004 | 04/15/2004 | 10009220 | Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as intermittent or hard failures. gm voicemail express. *tt | 09/17/2004 | |
| 00966 | 01/01/2004 | 00966A | 10007816 | Anti-lock braking system (abs) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| 00966B | 01/01/2004 | 10007293 | Abs front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 050523001 | 03/01/2005 | 10014985 | Revised brake system specifications. *tt | 05/13/2005 | |
| 040523004 | 09/01/2004 | 10011052 | Brake noise/creak during slow speed braking. also includes 2004 chevrolet malibu classic. *tt | 12/27/2004 | |
| 000523002B | 03/01/2003 | 000523002A | 10001251 | Front disc brake pulsation. *tt | 04/25/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 3192 | 3192A | 10010632 | The anti-lock brake system indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code c1236 is stored. *tt | 12/02/2004 | |
| 141101 | 11/14/2001 | 628132 | Customers may comment that the anti-lock brake system indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code 1236 stored. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 210602 | 06/21/2002 | 637253 | Information regarding the brake align kit. *tt | 11/21/2002 | |
| 051502 | 05/15/2002 | 636679 | Additional information on repeat brake pulsation after an initial brake repair. *tt | 11/12/2002 | |
| 020522001 | 04/01/2002 | 634845 | Service manual update regarding revised brake specifications. *tt | 10/09/2002 | |
| 010522001 | 01/01/2001 | 618073 | Vehicles may experience clunk, rattle noise from the underbody or front suspension. *jb | 04/03/2001 | |
| 121200 | 12/12/2000 | 617782 | Some customers may comment on a brake pedal rattle or clunk. *tt | 03/27/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 022603 | 02/26/2003 | 10001848 | Brake pad replacement. *tt *jb | 07/23/2003 | |
| 010523005 | 04/01/2001 | 735034 | 619371 | Information pertaining to proper installation of front brake pads with wear indicator. *tt | 05/24/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 10/29/2011 | 197653 | 1 | |
| The brakes failed to work. the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. it turns out the brake lines are extremely rusty and one of the brake lines failed and the fluid leaked out. i was told that all brake lines on the whole car are bad and need to be replaced. *tr | |||
| 10/29/2011 | 197653 | ||
| The brakes failed to work. the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. it turns out the brake lines are extremely rusty and one of the brake lines failed and the fluid leaked out. i was told that all brake lines on the whole car are bad and need to be replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 95000 | 3 | 10/03/2003 |
| Braking system fails. have the car repaired 3 times for same problem. just bought the car one week ago. spoke to other malibu owners and they have had the same problems. *la | |||
| 10/02/1999 | 17361 | ||
| Consumer states when applying brakes the vehicle jerks. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ts | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/16/2004 | 2 | ||
| Every time i would push on my brake pedal it would pop and my brakes would hardly stop. i had it looked at by the gm dealer where i bought my car, they said there was nothing they could do it was a manufactors problem. well it kept happening,so i took it back and had new front brakes put on my car. i have drove it for about 3 months and it is starting to do it again . i would l ike to know if there is some kind of problem with the brake pedal. i think it keep s runing my brakes what ever it is.*ak | |||
| 11/06/2003 | 4 | ||
| I puchased this car with 20000 miles on it. i had it for a little over 5 months and i am replacing a fuel pump that will cost $650. the power steering has corrosion, so the power steering has to be flushed. replacement of the fuel filter, a cracked fan belt, and throttle body service. i have the gm extended warranty, but it only covers the cost to replace the fuel pump. everything else is out of pocket expenses because it is considered regular maintenance. the brakes also grind and seem to take too long for the car to stop. so i think brakes aren't far behind to be replaced. i am hoping i will not need rotors too. i have read so many complaints about the brakes on the 2000 chevy malibu. i try to buy american because i am a proud one. but the quality seem to be substandard compared to japanese cars. my next car will be foreign. us car makers need to step it up, as far as quality with these cars.*ak | |||
| 07/07/2003 | 24000 | 1 | 09/01/2000 |
| With new brake job done, the abs failure caused the auto to crash into road guide on i-495. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 05/05/2003 | |||
| Consumer states she is having trouble with her auto, and each time she takes her auto in, it is something different. she states while driving her auto the dash warning light came on, she took it to the mechanic and was told that she needed a manifold intake value. then later on she begun to hear a scaping sound when she applies her brakes, when she took it in they told her that she needed front rotors, she states that she was not told this when she took her auto in the first time. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 01/06/2004 | 1 | ||
| I have 2000 chevy malibu. breaks (abs) occationally loose power while on a dry day and may lock on a wet day while car skid to stop (a difficult to control situation). dealer replaced the hub (for a bad abs sensor!) but it did not fix the problem; dealer contends that such occurance is normal and recommends caution. i believe it is result of a malfunction or defect and is only a matter of time for an accident to happen.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 05/09/2002 | 9 | 04/07/2001 | |
| Vehicle experienced a ticking noise in the engine. *ph the consumer left front caliper bolt is stripped causing a vibrating/ grinding noise that radiates from the left front wheel under the driver side when the vehicle comes to a complete stop. when the dealer was contacted they stated that they could not duplicate the problem. and the consumer is trying to obtain an over all inspection of the mechanical defects of the vehicle so gm can be held responsible for the faulty automobile. *cb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS | |||
| 01/16/2003 | |||
| Consumer having problems with front brake system, in particular the disc and pads. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. ph | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/05/2005 | 999 | 01/27/2000 | |
| I have already filed complaint in regards to the hazard light recall, which for some reason does not cover my 2000 malibu. i noticed other complaints on the malibu and figured i would throw my two cents in. i to have had to drop over $1000 dollars into the most defective car i have purchased this includes the $200 piece of junks i bought when i was a teenager. my list of problems. 1. coolant system leak cost $700 note: mechanic laughed and said this happens all the time is this type of engine. in reviewing other complaints, the one really stands out. nice i am glad gm owns up to its problems. 2. brakes constantly need to be replaced well below mileage. glad gm saved a few bucks under sizing the rotors. 3. within a year the fans switch (levels 1,2) and lighter stopped working. boy gm is saving lots money now. 4. within the past year i had fuel pump failure, nothing like traveling in rush hour traffic doing 75mph and car totally dieing. boy gm has made one quality car. 5. the last insult, my first and likely last gm product is when i thought boy i finally get something from gm in regards to one small defect, the hazard switch, i find out that my vehicle is not covered by this recall. wow not only i am out at least $1000 bucks on piece of crap product, gm does not even want to give a bone to hungry man. with this type of product it is no wonder gm is losing market share faster than any other automotive company. keep up the good work gm. clearly the are some serious defects with this vehicle and the gm | |||
| 09/07/2001 | 23000 | 3 | 09/07/2001 |
| Tsb 00-05-23-002a. dealer and manufacturer fails to repair problem. vehicle is unsafe to drive after approximately 5000 miles. must be repaired to fix safety issue. however, fix is only temporary. | |||
| 02/04/2002 | 2 | 05/01/2000 | |
| After purchasing a new car at 13,769 front shaking real bad, had dealership replace rotors. at 24,869 miles front end shaking real bad again. went back to dealership to have replacement done and advised me that florida weather causes the rotors to warp. chevrolet advised me that was a issue that is not covered under warranty and will not replace even though they know it is defective rotors causing the problem. dt | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Rotars continue to warp, and the engine knocks but no one knows why | |||
| 2 | 12/01/1999 | ||
| Within 8 months i am now on the third set of rotors on a new car. also, it feels like it is wobbly or shaky in the front tires, possible bad belts, unsure, but worried about the firestone recall going on.( dot number: 027487 tire size: p215/60r15 ) | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/14/2009 | 1 | ||
| I purchased my 2000 chevy malibu in march of 2001. in early 2003 i took my car in for repairs because i had lost steering ability. i was told the sub frame needed to be replaced so i had it done. a week later i had to bring the car back to the dealership for brake problems. i was then told the abs needed to be replaced so i had that done. since then i have had to change my brakes numerous times. just last year i had to replace the pads 3 times in a 9 month period because the pads had been worn all the way down. during that 9 month period i also had to replace the calipers and rotors once then a week later the rotors had to be resurface again. now i am having to have my brake pads replaced again this weekend. so that makes a total of 4 brake pad changes in less than a years time. *tr | |||
| 04/02/2007 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| 2000 chevrolet malibu sedan with rusted left and right brackets that are welded to the k frame and hold the steering arm**cc the consumer had persistent problems with the brakes. *jb | |||
| 04/01/2006 | 34000 | 01/01/2006 | |
| I have a 2000 chevy malibu. as many malibu owners my car has the same issues. blower fan doesn't work on setting 1 and 2, rear speakers don't work in cold weather, rear tail lights don't always work, weird braking issues in the cold, and air circulation button changes from closed to open automatically. these are just some electrical issues with the car and i think i found the root cause. the windshield rubber seal on my car was unattached from the window outside at the bottom on the passenger side. i found out because after a heavy rain a lot of water was showing on the floor of the passenger side. the water damages has been happening for years. i found water sitting in the plastic molding right under the blower fan. water corroding the electrical cables on the floor. water tracks over the computer board located under the glove box. i've informed chevrolet and ask for them to create a tsb but they denied my request.*jb | |||
| 08/04/2006 | 87000 | 1 | 11/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while coming to a stop from 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and did not respond. the vehicle's front passenger side collided with another vehicle. a police report was taken at the scene. the vehicle occupants received minor injuries, although the seatbelts were worn. the vehicle was towed to an auto body and deemed a total loss. the vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the brake failure. | |||
| 04/29/2005 | 3 | 04/06/2001 | |
| Front brakes are continuously wearing before they should. front brake line collapsed. front left brake pads replaced within a month because of wearing too quickly. replaced brakes and rotor. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 3 | 11/01/1999 | |
| 2000 chevrolet malibu developed problems with the brakes.*mr the brake have had to be replaced three times, 24666, 37158 and 49592 miles. the first time the manufacturer fixed them under warranty. the other times they claimed it was normal wear and tear. the last time the brakes failed the front disc pads had worn into the rotors. *nm | |||
| 03/15/2000 | 0 | ||
| This car has been one problem after another. the day after we leased the car it was in the shop for the brakes, the car has had 2 engines in it. the transmission has been rebuilt. the brakes are still not correct. transmission is slipping again and the 3 year warranty is up. we complained to chevrolet and the bbb. to no avail they seemed to be on chevrolet's side in the case. we were to the point that we were just going to let the car go back but that would only hurt my husband's credit more then it was already. we had to keep the car through the lease. this left a really bad tast in my mouth for purchasing new vehicles because you are stuck with it for the duration of the lease or purchase. | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 28990 | ||
| A/c turns off or goes on and off (light flashes). dealer states cause as failed control head. brakes have been chronic pulsing that causes the car to shudder, esp. when applying brakes from speeds of 30+ mph. at various repair attempts rotors have been turned, replaced (at 22k miles), new hub assembly installed. six attempts were made to repair under warranty. just had new brakes and shim kit installed but don't trust that this will fix problem based on past experience. | |||
| 02/25/2004 | 120350 | 5 | 02/19/2004 |
| 2000 chevrolet malibu bought with 120,000 miles on it. less than a week after getting this car for 5500.00, when retail on the car was 8300.00, i had to replace the intake manifold gasket and the valve cover gaskets because they were leaking coolant. also, the brakes shudder and vibrate whenever applied, even at speeds less than 25 mph. half a week later, the gas gauge fell to zero while normal driving and the low gas light came on, even though i had just filled the car up two days prior. there was plenty of gas in the car, about 3/4 of a tank. also, the tranmission is slipping now when i speed up. when i speed up the car does not shift into 1st gear right away until 4000 rpm. when it does shift, it shift with a large jolt that shakes the entire car. there was no warning before the gas light came on, and i find the car to only now have all of these problems. also, the car smells of gasoline and leaks, even though i had it fixed. *ak | |||
| 30000 | 1 | ||
| When the driver applied the brakes the vehicle shook. the consumer stated that the vehicle needed to have new brake pads and rotors every 6,000 miles. *nm | |||
| 08/13/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that brake line indicator light did not come on to inform her that she needed brakes or there was a problem with the brakes. she would hear a funny noise sometimes. then, she took vehicle to the dealer where she purchased vehicle, and after examining the vehicle, was told she needed brakes, and that the calipers on driver's side were going out. they wanted to charge her $140.00 to turn rotors, and put brakes on the vehicle. she has had the vehicle only one month. also, consume rgot stranded, and had vehicle to the dealer. deale rfound that the battery post was corroded, she was told that vehicle needed a new battery. *ak | |||
| 05/28/2001 | 0 | 05/28/2001 | |
| When trying to make a stop, there is grinding noise when the brakes are pressed. brakes wear out every 2-3 months(paying an expensive amount for brake shoes and rotors air conditoning switch malfunctions and you just cannot trade this car in because the value depreciates the same day you drive off the car lot. | |||
| 10/14/2002 | 22000 | 1 | 09/21/2002 |
| Numerous problems: brakes made noise when applied, vehicle jerked when at a complete stop,the vehicle shut down on the consumer three times, it started loud and hard, bounced while being driven and a bolt fell off from under the passenger seat, however the dealer stated the bolt did not belong to the vehicle. *ph also the rear passenger window was inoperative, and the battery was weak. *jb | |||
| 07/27/2003 | 32000 | 7 | 10/28/2000 |
| May 02 my vehicle was taken in for brakes and front end noise, the brakes were replaced and was told that the dealership did not have time to correct the front end problem (which they noted was covered by my warranty) and to reschedule for that problem. i did so in july 02 and at that time, they charged me for the work and tried to blame me for the problem so i paid $281.75 for this work which was previously noted that would be covered by my warranty. my battery has been replaced 3 times. the vehicle was overheating several times: in october 3, 2002, october 29, 2002, and in december 2002. i was forced to pay for at a cost of $280.52 for the dec. 2002 problem. in march 2003 the vehicle was taken in to the dealership again for front suspension noise, and it was determined that a right upper strut mount had callapsed. in may 2003 the vehicle has again overheated and they could not explain why the problem continues. the young man that i spoke with when i arrived indicated that they (the dealership) was unsure as to why the vehicle was overheating and to just drive it because his truck does it all the time on the highway and they had no explanation as to why the batteries that they were replacing kept cracking and leaking. when i expressed my concern regarding the problem and my safety concerns, he just blew me off as if i was just complaining. once again, it is now july 2003 and for the 4th time, my vehicle is overheating and overheating. in addition on serveral occasions i also indicated to the dealership, that there was a vibrating and shimbling when my brakes are applied and it makes it hard to controll the vehicle, not once would they address the issue with me nor have i been notified or any defects or recalls with the brake system for the 2000 chevy malibu. i am very concerned with my safety. in addition, my tires continuously loose air and the tread is separation from my left rear tire.*ak | |||
| 06/12/2003 | 4 | 09/29/2002 | |
| When the vehicle hit a pot hole, the engine shut down, the dealer inspected the vehicle 4 times , however the problem could not be duplicated.*ak. also when the brakes were applied, the vehicle did not stop, the brakes had to be re-applied in order to get the vehicle to stop. *ts *jb | |||
| 2 | |||
| The front brakes failed approximately every 500 miles. the dealer has replaced them twice already. *nlm | |||
| 16 | 06/03/2000 | ||
| The problems experienced are as followed: defective/shorted turn signal(replaced, check engine warning lamp, 5 attempted repairs of noises/knocking in the front end/suspension/steering (which have tsb's), brakes/rotors, faulty ignition wires, poor performance/stalling, uneven tire wear, inaccurate fuel gauge readings, and no cruise control or horn. the dealer could never duplicate any of the problems. refer to odi#10013971 mr scc | |||
| 04/04/2003 | 1 | 06/03/2000 | |
| Front/rear suspension-squawking noise -gm well aware of this issue hazard lights - have gone out twice. fuel integrity - erratic fuel reading - shows 1/4 tank - when in reality there is no gas. i have ran out of gas approximately 7 times - several times late at night. no cruise control - gm would not repair. brakes pads/rotors - have replaced 3 times. my local dealer rotolo chevrolet and gm customer service would do nothing. it was expensive. premature tire wear - two sets of tires. cars runs hot - would never go on a trip - because it would get too near overheating. i was afraid of getting stranded in the middle of the desert. engine ticking noise - local dealer said this was normal. now, i find none of these things were normal and many, many more car owners have experienced the same type of problems. also, i had a battery that exploded while car was under warranty. it was my problem. dealership would not replace battery. i finally had enough and turned this automobile back to gmac. is it going to take people getting killed to make gm responsible for these issues with the 2000 malibu. all of these problems were reported to the dealer, but since nothing could be duplicated, even though gm was aware of these issues, they would do nothing. after the car was out of warranty, the dealership was more than willing to correct these issues. the problem i have is the deception.....gm is aware of these issues and have been for some time. someone needs to hold then accountable. *jb | |||
| 03/10/2003 | |||
| Consumer stated that when applying the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified. *nlm | |||
| 03/16/2003 | 02/11/2000 | ||
| I bought my chevy malibu 02/01 and i have 39,000 miles and already i had problems with the air condition switch. the ac settings change on their own as you are driving the car. this causes the compressor to turn on and off, eventually causing premature compressor failure. my brakes were squeaking so i went to just brakes to get them changed and it cost 636.00. i had to have a four wheel friction reline, disc pads rf and lf, brake shoes relined rr and lr, rotors were new (could not cut) machine rf lf, drum machine rr lr, wheel cylinders new rr lr, bleed, flush, fill and adjust brake system, etc. i went to the dealer and they said because i did not bring the vehicle to them, to get serviced there was nothing they could do about it because they did not look at the material. even though i had the material for them to look at. so i guess i have to eat the $700.00 just because of their defective material. *jb | |||
| 03/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| When the brakes were applied, the brake traveled to the floor, which caused extended stopping distance. *jb | |||
| 08/07/2000 | 69000 | 7 | |
| The brakes and rotors were replaced seven times.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/05/2008 | 1 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. when the turn signals were activated, the contact would hear a sound and the signals would stop working. the vehicle was driven to a local repair shop approximately two weeks later and the mechanic stated that the signals were working properly and no failure could be found. immediately after leaving the repair shop, the turn signals failed to work again. she returned the vehicle to the repair shop and was informed that the vehicle had a defective switch, which was related to nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the dealer and manufacturer stated that her vehicle was not included in the recall. the current and failure mileages were unavailable. updated 10/16/08 *bf the abs light had illuminated. a new left front hub assembly was installed. updated 10/21/08. *jb | |||
| 02/08/2005 | 6000 | 3 | |
| Whenever the brakes are applied the front end of the vehicle would shimmy. would let brakes go when vehicle started to shimmy. this occurred at various speeds. it was an intermittent problem. had taken vehicle to dealership, and had the rotors turned and brakes replaced. the rotors would be turned every 6,000 to 10,000 miles. the problem had not been resolved.*ak | |||
| 02/05/2005 | 92000 | 25 | 09/10/2000 |
| 2000 chevrolet malibu: turn signals stop without warning. air condition stops and starts on its on. brakes squeal. engine surges. uses oi, l but no leak. uses alot of coolant no leak found by me. ignition switch locks and wont let go sometimes.*ak | |||
| 04/14/2003 | 7 | ||
| When depressing the brake pedal is delayed. the consumer has made contact with the dealership. please provide any further details. *nm | |||
| 10/14/2003 | 64000 | 1 | 08/10/2003 |
| The back brakes locked up at 55 mph, which made me lose control and slam into a tree pretty hard. the road condition was paved and dry. legal proceedings will occur if chevrolet doesn't resolve this matter! *la | |||
| 04/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that when trying to apply the anti lock brakes they will lock up, causing vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 07/10/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the abs braking system light appears on the dashboard panel. *ak | |||
| 05/20/2003 | 36750 | 1 | |
| The abs warning lights continuously stayed on while driving. prior to this the light would flicker off and on. *nlm | |||
| 08/22/2002 | 3 | 02/22/2000 | |
| Anti-lock brakes possibly failed. *tt | |||
| 04/09/2003 | |||
| The consumer believes the brakes are designed improperly. the dealer inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate or correct the problem. *nlm | |||
| 10/01/2002 | 3000 | 5 | |
| Vehicle has had numerous problems with defective rotors. at 3000 miles rotors warped and needed to be serviced. rotors have been serviced or replaced 5 times since vehicle purchase. problem was occurring every 3000-6000 miles. *nlm. also, has had two accidents. *ak | |||
| When brakes are applied there is a loud noise. the dealership indicated that the noise is from the abs brakes, and they are supposed to do that. please provide more details. ts | |||
| 09/16/2002 | 1000 | 10/01/2000 | |
| This will be the 4th time to take vehicle in for turn signal problems. i have to use my hazards to get my turn signal to work. now neither one of them work. the first time i took it in they told me there was no way my hazards would make my turn signal work. this car is a piece of expensive junk. not to mention the brakes have been replaced also.*ak | |||
| 08/27/2002 | 1 | 08/01/2001 | |
| Dealer has replaced some parts, paid some labor, and blamed owner or/and normal wear for some defects. vehicle has been in and out of garage numerous times since purchase. all scheduled maintenance has been performed at dealership.no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| Abs is not gripping. braking is increased, but vehicle still slides. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 06/21/2002 | |||
| While driving down a hill there was extened stopping distance. also, rotors burned out aleast 5 times. dealer was notifed ,repair ed and replaced.*ak | |||
| 12/06/2001 | 2 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Brakes have gone out twice,and still not being fixed properly. *ak | |||
| 11/07/2000 | 3 | 11/01/2099 | |
| I have had my chevrolet malibu for 2 1/2 years and have had to have my brakes fixed 3 times. the abs brakes also went out on the driver's side. i have complained several times to the dealer, who stated that malibus just have those kinds of brakes. i have also complained to gm who also stated there was not a problem with their brake system. i strongly disagree, i don't believe i should be paying $500 for new rotors and pads and 600 for a new bearing and abs brake at 50,000.*ak | |||
| 02/25/2000 | 3 | 10/01/2099 | |
| The brakes don't stop properly. the brakes have been changed 3 times. the rotors have been turned once and changed once. the blinkers don't work 95% of the time and the emergency flashers never work properly. the ac settings change on their own as you are driving the car. this causes the compressor to turn on and off, eventually causing premature compressor failure. the vehicle has died 4 times as we were driving down the road, once almost getting us killed as we were turning in front of a truck. also, the brakes have almost caused us to be in a wreck. we have almost been rear ended because of the turn signal failure. the manufacturer and the dealership has had many times to fix this vehicle with no success. to this point, we have not been involved in a motor vehicle accident. however, is it going to take me or my family being killed to get something done with this vehicle? | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 12 | 03/01/2001 | |
| Something wrong with the brakes. dealer can not duplicate. when you go to slow down thw brake pedal will sink and vibrate and give you a grinding noise for just a second. only happens right after start up. does not happen on a regular basis. *ak | |||
| 50 | 09/01/2000 | ||
| Put 3 sets of brake pads & rotors (at 16,000, 33,000, 42,000) on this car & now needs repairing again. had front end collision, head hit steering wheel but air bags did not deploy. entire front of car was completely crushed. brakes failed 3 times. would have resulted in a wreck if something had been in front of me. after repairs from wreck, leaking coolant - resulted in blown head gasket. edwards chev & adjuster said was not from wreck - problem probably started before wreck. car is extremely hard to steer when parking. feels like there is no power steering.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2002 | |||
| When brakes are applied vehicle shakes violenty, and tstopping distances increases. problem occurs every 4-6 months. dealer was contacted. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 03/06/2002 | 0 | ||
| Consumer had received a recall notice on vehicle for abs brake failure. had to replace brake rotors for second time, but dealer could not honor the recall due to this vehicle not being included in recall due to vin. also, warranty had expired. please provide more information. *ak | |||
| 07/14/2000 | 4 | 03/01/2000 | |
| I purchased my malibu new in march 2000, by july 14 with 7078 the rotors were machined, on 10/18/00 with 12,339 miles the rotors and pads were replaced. on 3/23/01 the same were replaced with 20,311 miles and again rotors and pads replaced on 2/8/02 with 36,639 miles. the dealer advised service bulletins were issued on 10/18/00 and 3/23/01 for rotors and pads. i contacted chevy in detroit o 2/8/02 and spoke to alicia . i advised for her to do research because something is wrong.*ak | |||
| 02/09/2002 | 2 | 12/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/04/2002 | 6 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Brakes failed for the 2nd time accident occurred have not had car for 3 weeks, have been waiting for gm to send inspector. car is out of service for more than 15 days and gm has exhausted the time limit for action. i do not want this death trap (car) back. i also want to be credited for lease payments. i should not have to pay for manufacturer defects. *ak | |||
| 4 | 09/01/1999 | ||
| The brakes are being replaced all the time. chevy continues to say its just needs brake pads every three months. the front brakes sound like the car in falling apart. there has to be a problem with the complete brake system. *ak | |||
| 10/22/2001 | 2 | 08/01/2001 | |
| Bought my car new off show room floor and have had numerous problems since had it in for starting problems battery problems fuel problems window problems door lock problems engine noise engine oil leaks vibration problems brake problems dying problems popping noises in front end struts bottoming out rough ride and steering problems and so on too many to list all have had front end realigned stuts checked and repalced brakes checked and replaced wheel studs replaced fuel pump and float replaced pistons replaced battery replaced remote start system replaced alarm system replaced window regulator replaced front crank seal replaced alt checked and tested started checked still having fuel problems brake problems vibration ect had in this last week fo 6 days and when returned still having engine noise steering problems radio problems fuel problems and found impact mark on l/front of bumper one of dealers tech's hit something and now wanders to left left head light out of line and pushed back under fender hood out of line fenders bumpers driving lights and numerous other problems and damage possible that i am unable to detect at this time have contacted chevy and complained have talked with dealer and still no responsibility taken and statements of we might have bruised it it has been wrecked now i amd paying good money for junk and want refund of all costs to me and the car taken back engines should not need to be overhauled at 14000 miles the car is 2 yaers old and acts like its 20 need responese and info to help resolve problems trying to have returned under lemon law uniform conformity act and magnuson-moss act car has become instrument that is substantially impaired and whose opperation is frought with apprehension sincerly unhappy and hurt consumer is the highway safty devision interested and going to do anything for all of us who are having problems or are we out of luck ????????? response requested | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 5 | 02/01/2000 | |
| The brakes on the malibu are a safety issue and gmc doesnt care. i have had the rotors done 5 times since 3000 miles. my dealer has had my car for a total of 19 days for repairs. there are numerous other problems with this car also. iam tired of being told i6ts not a safety issue, well it is to all of with children and other loved ones in the car. lets stop the politics and please do something for the consumer.*ak (tiresize: 215) | |||
| Front brake rotors are wearing excessively. consumer has replaced brake rotors on four different occasions. also, when applying brakes to make a gradual stop vehicle skidded to a stop, causing extended stopping distance. consumer has contacted dealer. manufacturer linked the problem to non-adjustments to brakes. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 4 | 02/01/2000 | |
| The brakes have continually failed every 3 months since 3000 miles. the car is not safe for my wife and children. the car should be recalled and repurchased by gm. gm told me ms karen roberts that they are aware of the problem, but its not a safety issue until someone gets hurt.. are they crazy? the malibu is an unsafe car. even my service advisor harry haigh said the car should be replaced. the malibu is an engineering nightmare. *ak (tiresize: p215/60/r1) | |||
| 07/10/2001 | 4 | 11/01/1999 | |
| I have been having problems with my brakes on my 2000 chevrolet malibu since i purchased my vehicle. doug chevrolet keeps replacing the pads and rotation of brakes. on 7/23/01 my car will be in the service department for the same repairs. i spoke to gm's customer services dept on/around 7/11/01. i was told by a customer service rep at gm, doug cheverot will have to fix the problem with my car. on 7/16/01 i was told by doug chevrolet employer (s) gm knows there is a problem with brakes and they are not recalling chevrolet malibu's. i feel that with my problems i've been having with the brakes are just more than the pads and rotation of brakes. once my car is serviced i will be filing a dispute form with gmc. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 4 | 11/01/1999 | |
| It has had a transmission failure,brake and rotor failure 4 different times,rack and pinion failure,control arm failure 2 times,ignition control failure at 1400 miles. *ak | |||
| 05/21/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving and upon applying brakes brake pedal went straight to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance that resulted in a crash. the vehicle was totaled. *ak consumer states air bag deployment hurt her. *slc | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 3 | ||
| Brakes and rotors have been replaced three times since purchase of vehicle. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*akconsumer was advised by dealership that this is normal wear due to excessive braking.*jb | |||
| 06/06/2000 | 3 | 11/05/1999 | |
| At any speed would apply brakes to slow down or stop pedal and vehicle would pulsate. stopping distance would be increased. also, failed to stop sometimes. had rotors changed due to being warped. will be taking vehicle to dealership for 3rd time for brakes.*ak | |||
| 04/20/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Consumer would step on brake pedal to stop or reduce speed, but could feel a vibration on steering wheel. also, vehicle will pull to the left. this problem had happened, and vehicle had been taken for repairs many times for brakes.*ak *slc | |||
| 01/26/2001 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Car brake apply they tend not to work when it wet or rain and have to stop quickly to avoid other car the car start to slide when apply brakes. *ak | |||
| 10/23/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Brakes and rotors were replaced the first time at 14,614 miles with gm's new design. then again 5 months later, at 22,679 miles. the dealership admitted that gmc has a problem with these and has yet to resolve the problem. i was told that it will very likely occur again. i was also told that they did replace this free of charge twice already now, and so the next time i would have to pay. i do not understand why gm continues to sell a known defected product, and surely i'm not expected to repeatedly replace the brakes as the dealership says.*ak | |||
| 02/26/2001 | 3 | 04/01/2000 | |
| In the 10 months that we have owned that car, they have had to replace the rotors three times. each time they have told us that the 2000 malibu's have this problem, yet gm hasn't recalled them. i've had two other mechanics look at the latest set and they want to know why there is so much play in the rotors. the rotors , they say, don't fit on the wheel studs right. the studs are not in the center of the holes on the rotors. i asked the service dept at stadium about this but they have yet to return my call.*ak | |||
| 01/19/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| At 6,499 miles odometer reading, the dealer rotated tires. at that point the car front vibrated, steering wheel shakes, and brakes pulsate when brakes are applied. there were no problems prior to the dealer rotating the tires wheels; service rep indicated most likely rotors were damaged with air torque tightened lugs too tight; damaged rotors. springs in rear continue to squeak. factory defaults? bulletins ? how to obtain? | |||
| 02/28/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving stepped on brakes pedal to stop, but vehicle will not stop, just keeps going, causing extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 11/08/2000 | 3 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Rotors failed at 7426;11874;18701 miles. chevrolet no help. *ak | |||
| 09/19/2000 | 4 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Engine kept knocking and the first dealer said they didn't have time to look at it , they put a new engine in but still having problems, the brakes have been replaced (rotors and pads) 2 times and still are not right, the car would not go from park to reverse on 2 occasions, i have had lights not working, door latches broken. *ak | |||
| Brakes were grinding. technician replaced them; however, problem returned. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 11/20/2000 | 3 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Brakes made excessive loud banging and grinding noise when applied at 10 to 15 miles per hour. this happen twice in a row. had car towed to dealer as i considered it unsafe to drive. dealer reports that they are not able to duplicate the failure and that brakes were operating to gm standards. this car has had the brakes and rotors replaced twice in the past six months. *ak | |||
| 09/21/2000 | 2 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Brakes pulsate excessivly and there was a groaning or grinding noise when brakes were applied. the dealer replace the front rotors and pads per service bulletin # 00-05-23-002. this was the second time the pads and rotors were replaced see odi # 736612. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 2 | 05/01/2000 | |
| I have brought my car back to the dealership twice, and twice i have left disappointed. both times, i was reassured that nothing was wrong with my car, though my front brakes vibrate constantly. i was told earlier this year that the 2000 model of my car had brake defects, but have not been able to find any information to back this story. i am truly concerned for my welfare, especially since i commute to work daily approximately 33 miles each way. i have felt put off by the dealership because i am a female, and obviously don't know much about cars. i have purchased 2 others cars from this dealership, and had no major problems. this time, i received poor service, and now , a potential lemon. please help if you can. i have contacted my local dcp, but was told i could not do anything about the car without having it serviced at least 4 times. i feel that's too many times to risk my life. *ak | |||
| 4 | 12/27/1999 | ||
| When pressing on brakes consumer noticed a grinding noise. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 5 | |||
| Intermittently when the brakes are applied the vehicle will stop; however it will continue to roll. the dealer has repaired the vehicle 5times. | |||
| 05/18/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/19/2000 | 04/01/2000 | ||
| Slowed down to make turn, brakes did not work. called dealer, don't have parts in. been waiting for parts since april, 2000. now they will not return my calls.*ak | |||
| 06/30/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Tires failed over time. had to have a realignment and new front brakes installed even though the tires had been rotated and kept up to the recommended pressure. abnormal wear on the outer front left tire and belt separation occurred on the right front to the point where it was very difficult to balance. after the realignment about 3 weeks ago, the car began to shake on the front end again due to another bad tire rotated up from the rear.( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ) | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| When brake pedal was applied in a panic stop pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has replaced the front brake rotors and lining. *ak | |||
| 05/19/2000 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Had car for 15 minutes, traveled appox 8 miles when making sudden stop had brake failure. car continued to travel until it became lodged over a tree trunk. this vehicle was new and had only 20 miles on. dealer said they have no idea how the brakes would have failed, we are still working with them to get this solved, in the mean time they are not providing us with a rental or loaner because they said we are not having our vehicle currently serviced. so i am without transportation. this is outrageous. *ak | |||
| 05/02/2000 | |||
| On two occasions at an intersection and upon applying brakes, vehicle commenced to jerk itself into an intersection. at another time, it occurred while waiting at a stop light. it started to jerk itself again while applying the brakes. vehicle has been in/out of dealer's shop on three occasions, and the problem is still unresolved. *ak *ml | |||
| 03/15/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Steering wheel shimmy. abnormal brake pedal vibration (not abs). car pulls to one side while applying brakes. | |||
| 03/15/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Steering wheel shimmy. abnormal brake pedal vibration (not abs). car pulls to one side while applying brakes.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 10/30/2003 | 41000 | 1 | |
| The consumer complained about brake problems. when applying brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor, there was extensive pulsation, and extended stopping distance. *ak the abs light was on and was intermittent. this made the stopping distance longer almost causing accidents. *sc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 10/12/2007 | 9000 | 15 | 01/20/2000 |
| Intake manifold gasket replaced three times under and outside of warranty. hazard switch malfunctioning - almost caused accident turning signal/wiper washer switch malfunctioning premature brake wear until calipers replaced check engine light various emissions and fuel vapor leaks. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 10/18/2005 | 1 | ||
| My 2000 chevy malibu with only 80,000 miles had a knuckle in the front brake showing no wear and tear veering me off road ,im going to keep the part and take pictures. it drove smooth since i bought it. then today the front tire folded under. me and the certified mechanic couldnt explain it. the part showed no sign of wear to the area that broke. ive been looking to see if there was a recall, cannot find one if there is let me know... this is a very big danger and is life threatening. and it will obviously happen without a warning. a lot of people are maybe having this happen and dont live to tell about it being the reason or dont even know to tell about it. thanx. *nm | |||
| 07/28/2003 | 28990 | 2 | 12/11/1999 |
| Brakes pulse/vibrate, especially after stopping from speeds of 30+ mph. dealer attempted 6 times to fix while under warranty, including turning rotors, replacing rotors (at 2200 miles), replacing hub assembly. all efforts have failed and problem returns in 3-9 months. mileage averages 8000 miles per year, and brakes are not suddenly applied. latest attempt is to replace brakes (at 29k000 miles) and install shim kit.*ak | |||
| 5 | |||
| Consumer states rotors have been replaced 5 times, however the dealer can not remedy the problem. *slc | |||
| 10/05/2000 | 4 | ||
| Consumer states that there is vibration and / or shimmy when brakes are applied. vehicle has been brought into dealer for this problem 4 times. dealer determined that inner front disc brake pads were worn down to wear indicators. front disc brake pads were replaced. and also found that rotors were warped. dealer replaced front brake pads and rotors, and the rear brake drums were also out of round. rear drums were resurfaced. *tt | |||
| 06/06/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving 5 mph there was a noise from under the hood, once hood was raised consumer saw engine had fallen. dealer determined that brackets had broken, causing motor mounts to fall and engine to disconnect on both sides.*ak consumer had an extended warranty, however dealer would not pay for the labor and broken bolts. consumer states vehicle is also experiencing problems with the brakes. *slc | |||
| While driving and without warning vehicle accelerated at a faster speed. applied brakes and vehicle slowed down; however, did not stop. driver proceeded to shift gear into park.*ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Consumer states that the brakes are terrible, the dealer stated they could do no more and that the braking system in the malibu cars are deficient, consumer is concerned and does not feel safe driving the vehicle. *slc | |||
| 02/21/2000 | 6 | 08/27/1999 | |
| The brake system was noisy and was serviced six differnt times, but the problem still remains. rotors and drums were badly warped causing pulsation when brakes were applied. *yh | |||
| 12/20/2001 | 3 | 11/01/2001 | |
| I purchsed the vehicle used in nov. of 2001. shortly there after, the brakes started experiencing excessive noise and vibration and mild pedal pulsing. i took the vehicle in and the dealer replaced/turned rotors and replaced pads. about a month later noise and vibration returned. i brought the car back, classic had the vehicle for the day then said there was nothing wrong. the noise and vibration dissappeared but returned intermittently about 2 months later. also the stopping distance has increased noticabley as of late. i am unsure to bring the vehicle back in to be told there is nothing wrong. | |||
| 02/21/2000 | 6 | 08/27/1999 | |
| The brake system was noisy and was serviced six differnt times, but the problem still remains. rotors and drums were badly warped causing pulsation when brakes were applied. *yh | |||
| 3 | |||
| Consumer states that the brakes are terrible, the dealer stated they could do no more and that the braking system in the malibu cars are deficient, consumer is concerned and does not feel safe driving the vehicle. *slc | |||
| 4 | |||
| The dealer has attempted to fix the consumers brakes on four occasions with no success, the consumer believes that the lemon law applies to this vehicle. nlm | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 3 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Brakes on vehicle have been replaced three times in past year. contacted dealer, and there was not much dealer could do. *ak also, gas guage failed twice. the passenger seat recliner was damaged. the electric out let broke and a/c heating system failed. *yh | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 2 | 04/05/2000 | |
| Brake pads and rotors were replaced 2 months after vehicle was purchased brand new. in january of 2001 vehicle was experiencing same problems. dealer replaced brake pads and rotors again. problem happened again, so dealer retorqued wheels and sanded pads.*ak *slc | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 3 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Engine makes a knocking noise. dealerr has checked and said it may be air conditioner compressor. *ak engine was replaced, brakes make noise. firestone affinity tires make noise in the front, 15 inch. *slc | |||
| While driving there is a noise when braking which may indicate a problem with braking system. also a noise coming from engine. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 05/20/2000 | 3 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle vibrates intensly when brakes are applied. brakes and rotors have been replaced on several occasions and problem still persists | |||
| 07/04/2000 | |||
| Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a crash. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 12/24/2003 | 48000 | 6 | |
| 2000 chevrolet malibu with persistent brake problems. have to replace major brake components every approximately 20,000 miles. also, dexcool coolent leak from the intake manifold after only (approx) 50,000 miles. dexcool coolant breakdown and subsequent failure of cooling system. *ak | |||
| 07/29/2003 | 4 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Air conditioner switch turns on and off. vibration in front end when braking. turn signals work intermitently. ticking noise in engine until warm. windows fog excessively. shame on chevrolet. *ak | |||
| 05/19/2002 | 4 | 01/01/2001 | |
| Have owned vehicle for 18 months and have replaced rotors, brake pads, and calipers on 3 separate occasions. dealer states normal wear and tear, but strange excessive heat on rotors to warp and crack each pair. steering column shakes when brakes applied. brake pedal goes to the floor with excessive braking distance. at other time, brake pedal is like manual braking with stiffness. vehicle will slide at normal braking on asphalt. quick defensive braking causes consumer to have difficulty maintaining lane due to violent shaking of steering column and brake pedal. calipers grabbing rotors when brake pedal applied causing immediate jerk right or left in the steering wheel. dt | |||
| 09/01/2002 | |||
| Signal lights stopped working, brakes started vibrating and transmission is slipping. mr | |||
| 05/01/2002 | 1 | 08/01/2001 | |
| I feel the disc brake rotors fail too rapidly and the pulsating could lead to complete brake system failute, better components should be used. *ak | |||
| Front brake pads have worn out100 % ,and rotors were having a problem that would also need replacement. *ak | |||
| 07/15/2001 | |||
| Rotors have been turned and pads replaced three times within eight months, but problem has reoccurred. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | |||
| Every six months brake pads and calipers had to be replaced due to excessive wear. dealer notified, and probelm has been reoccurring. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 01/09/2001 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Brake pads uneven wear and warped rotors replaced at 13,696 i had same problems at 23,260 dealer inspected and stated ok returned vehicle again at 42816 and diagnosis was same as 1st time now not covered under 3 yr/36 due to mileage. had to replace windshield washer pump at 42,000 miles and ac/heater control head at 50, 102. vehicle is 2 years old and not covered due to mileage. items replaced do not have anything to do with wear or mileage of vehicle. | |||
| 06/05/2000 | 5 | 05/29/2000 | |
| Consumer states the brakes would pulsate when stopping, the brakes and rotors have been replaced 5 times due to warpage, consumer believes this is a safety hazard and is requesting reimbursement.*jb **nm | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 5 | ||
| Consumer states that there is excessive wear of the front brake rotors and pads.the rotors and pads have been replaced on five occasions from 7,000 to 24,000 miles. the dealer and the manufacturer were notified. feel free to provide any further information.*jb | |||
| 07/31/2001 | 2 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Ac automatically turns itself off switch replaces. whining sound occurs during ac/heat fan operation fan motor replaced. ac/heat directional controls work intermittently problem continues. transmission slipping upon slow acceleration reported 3 times 1st & 2nd times couldn't duplicate problem 3rd time in shop 30 days replaced multiple components. engine misfiring diagnostics indicated 3,6,2,5 cylinders misfiring replaced all ignition coil packs problem continues. turn signal buzzes and clicks hazard switch replaced. air leak around passenger side door reported 2 times 1st time couldn't duplicate 2nd time door realigned. brakes cause excessive vibrations upon stopping rotors and pads replaced at 24000 miles reoccuring at 38000 miles.*ak | |||
| 02/09/2000 | 3 | 02/01/2000 | |
| My rotors and brake pads were replaced because of defective rotors 3 times since i purchased my car they were replaced at 407 miles and 8248 miles and finally my rotors were replaced at 27980 miles it seems as though general motors has been using defective rotors on their cars and is not going to do anything about it until someone is killed and they are sued then maybe the government will force them to look into this problem.*jb | |||
| 11/07/2000 | 3 | 11/01/2099 | |
| I have had my chevrolet malibu for 2 1/2 years and have had to have my brakes fixed 3 times. the abs brakes also went out on the driver's side. i have complained several times to the dealer, who stated that malibus just have those kinds of brakes. i have also complained to gm who also stated there was not a problem with their brake system. i strongly disagree, i don't believe i should be paying $500 for new rotors and pads and 600 for a new bearing and abs brake at 50,000.*ak | |||
| 03/28/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Front brake pads and rotors replaced at 24,500 miles. outside pads not touched, inside pads completely gone. no warranty on this. said it was normal wear and tear. *ak | |||
| 50 | 09/01/2000 | ||
| Put 3 sets of brake pads & rotors (at 16,000, 33,000, 42,000) on this car & now needs repairing again. had front end collision, head hit steering wheel but air bags did not deploy. entire front of car was completely crushed. brakes failed 3 times. would have resulted in a wreck if something had been in front of me. after repairs from wreck, leaking coolant - resulted in blown head gasket. edwards chev & adjuster said was not from wreck - problem probably started before wreck. car is extremely hard to steer when parking. feels like there is no power steering.*ak | |||
| 04/20/2000 | |||
| While applying brakes there is a squeaking and grinding noise in front wheels. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 11/15/1999 | |||
| Excessive wear of front brake pads and front rotors. pads had to be replaced on three separate occasions, and front rotors had to be replace on two occasions. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 4 | 03/01/2000 | ||
| I have already filed a complaint with chevrolet on 8/14/01 file number c05305523. they said they do not consider the front brakes wearing out ever 6 - 10 thousand miles a problem. they also stated that they have not received enough complaints to consider a recall. how many complaints do they need. i have never in my life owned a car in which the brakes had to be replaced ever 6 - 10 thousand miles. this is considered standard maintenance by the dealer and they refused to cover it under my warrenty. therefore, i went to another mechanic that was cheeper then the dealer to replace my brakes 3 times. 4th time comming in the next few weeks. i wish somone would make chevrolet recall the car and fix the front brake problem. i don't mind standard matience at a reasonable / comparable mileage rate.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2002 | |||
| When brakes are applied vehicle shakes violenty, and tstopping distances increases. problem occurs every 4-6 months. dealer was contacted. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| Brake failure every 10-15 thousand miles. has to replace rotors and brake pads. mechanic states that problem with the brake system is a normal wear and tear. *ak | |||
| 09/05/2000 | 2 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Front rotors are warped , do not stop car without a pulsating or surging effect. it was covered under warranty at 11000 miles .chevy replaced rotors and pads problem did not go away . i brought it back at 29000 miles and i was told it wa a wear problem not chevy's. rotors are warped and pads are worn two new brake jobs at 29000 miles .car still pulsates when stopping and slides thru stops. i called gm was finally told they had no problems with brakes, they replaced brakes at 11000 miles as acourtesy but will not do so at 29000 miles. according to complaints listed at nhtsa everyone is having this problem, why not a safety related recall? must we wait for people to die before we act? let 's have safety recall now before we have another explorer/ firestone issue and resultant deaths. *ak | |||
| 09/07/2000 | 3 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Rotors and pads were replaced at 7832 miles. rotors resurfaced and pads replaced at 22000 miles. rotors and pads again replaced at 29134 miles. i was told by both dealerships that i have had my car in to that they will have to just keep replacing them until they have the fix for the problem. i feel very unsafe knowing there is a defect in my brakes that is not repairable. after reading on the nhtsa website, it appears this defect is happening more and more often in 2000 malibus. i am going to pursue gm taking my car back.*ak | |||
| 01/03/2002 | 6 | 10/01/2000 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 11/05/2001 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Although the dealer says that the brakes are designed to produce a slight clicking noise when the pads begin to wear, no such noise was heard. with only 23,450 miles on car, the pads on one side of the rotor wore down cutting grooves into that side of the rotor while pads on other side of same rotor had a way to go before being worn down. i understand this same problem occurred on the chevrolet s10 and for which the s10 was recalled. dealer said it is not uncommon for rotors to go bad soon as pads wear out on the malibu. it is ridiculous to have to pay for rotors each time the pads go bad, especially at only 23,000 miles.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2001 | |||
| The braking system on the 2000 chevrolet malibu is inadequate. my vehicle has 31000 miles on it and during braking it has a shimmy on occasions. the dealer stated this was due to the brake pads being worn and the brake rotors needed turning. i've done some research and this and some tire problems seems to be a major complaint from other malibu owners who's problems have started sooner than mine in most cases in fact in some cases while the car is still under the 12000 mile warranty. it being a brake and tire problem seems to be putting some lives at stake. i myself contacted chevrolet about this problem and they simply stated i'm sorry your having problems with your car. *ak | |||
| 08/22/2001 | 4 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Brake pads have been replaced 4 times since 14,000 miles. the rotors vibrate and shimmy when applying the brakes. trying to get the dealer to investigate the problem is a hassle. they said that because i have my preventative maintenance done by my own personal *certified* mechanic and not at the dealer that i have voided my warranty on the rotors. they want to charge me $200 + for the replacement of the rotors. i have spoken with several other malibu owners who have had this same problem. it is my opinion that a recall should be mandated and enforced for this particular problem with this vehicle. i have never owned a car that i had to replace the brake pads every time i pulled into a gas station. thank you! | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 2 | 02/10/2000 | |
| Consumer states front brakes and rotors have been replaced twice, and master cylinder has been replaced one, and not sure if problem has been corrected.*jb | |||
| 3 | 03/01/2000 | ||
| Ticking sound at startup that chevrolet won't fix. no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/03/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Brakes shimmied badly. apparent brake problem. dealer knew problem before i finished telling them of problem. dealer replaced warped brake rotors and brake pads. researched problem and discovered hundreds of same identical problem and complaints. concerned because other consumers are having same problem fixed over and over for defective design. i am concerned about the safety issue of the brake system on this car. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 4 | ||
| Dealership has replaced front brake pads and rotors four times due to excessive wear. dealership cannot determine an effective remedy for this problem. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 07/06/2000 | 3 | 12/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Brakes to slow down there is a vibration in the vehicle and brakes emit a rubbing noise. dealership has examined vehicle, and performed work on brake system. however, brakes operate worse than before, and there is a very loud screeching noise coming from the brakes. *ak | |||
| 05/04/2001 | 4 | 09/01/1999 | |
| I bought my 2000 malibu brand new in september 1999.... my engine was pinging and making all kinds of noise, even when warm.... brakes are very hazardous to public safety... i have been to the dealer numerious times for rotor and pad replacements and even gm's so called new thicker and improved rotors they installed on my car was just as bad as all the other ones ... i almost lost control of my car when i was traveling 65 miles per hour on our local highway when i was almost had a wreck due to complete failure of my brakes... my car vibrated so badly and did not slow down...at all!!....i thought i had 2 front tire blowouts... i pulled over on the expressway and my tires were fine it was my brakes...... i went straight to a local autozone and purchased new rotors and pads....gm needs to issue a recall asap before someone gets seriously injured or killed!......i have called gm and made a complaint and was told no recalls were made..... another issue im having is it takes 3 or 4 times to get my car started ... not sure why my car is having all of these problems but it is at a local gm dealership as i type this .......i hope they will be able to fix the noise from the engine and my cd player that goes in and out of power and sometimes wont release my cd's .... i have given up on gm brakes. *ak | |||
| 06/06/2000 | 3 | 11/05/1999 | |
| At any speed would apply brakes to slow down or stop pedal and vehicle would pulsate. stopping distance would be increased. also, failed to stop sometimes. had rotors changed due to being warped. will be taking vehicle to dealership for 3rd time for brakes.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 3 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Front rotors & pads had to be replaced 3 times within the first year. *ak | |||
| 04/17/2001 | 4 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Purchased 2000 malibu new, brakes/rotors began to pulsate at 5200 miles dealership turned rotors. vehicle returned to dealership at 7000 with same problem, same fix by dealership. vehicle returned to dealership at 9000 and brakes/rotors replaced with new type/heavy duty parts. vehicle returned to dealership at 12500 with similar problems...dealership could not duplicate my problem. vehicle back in for the 5th time at 17000, same problem, dealership had vehicle for 2 weeks and state brakes/rotors are within specs and there is nothing they can do. chevrolet customer assistance does not care nor does the regional service manager who looked at the case i filed with chevrolet. i am expected to deal with this problem according to the service manager where i purchased my vehicle. i need help and so do other people who purchased a problem vehicle and to manufacturer has little idea why this problem occurs.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 5 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Have had problems with the rotors/brake pads at 9,000, 12,000, 16,000, 24,000 and now again at 28,000. rotors or pads have been replaced 4 times and are bad again. gm dealer said this is normal for all gmc vehicles. *ak | |||
| 04/29/2001 | 08/01/2000 | ||
| The rotors re bad and the car isn't even a year and miles under 36,ooo. someone i know has the same exact car and it is only a few months older... same problems. then there is a person with an alero which is made by gmc and it's under a year old with bad rotors too... i think it is a manufacturer's defect. rotors usually last 3-5 years.... now me and 2 others have had our new car under a year and experienced shaking at interstate speeds and while braking.. because the rotors are bad... i think that nhtsa should really look in to this befor someones brakes go out i think it may have something to do with ceremic brake pads- ie>> them wearing on the rotors there is no way that 3 new cars with good drivers should be needing rotors. why are these cars tearing up rotors. please help us before we have to pay hundreds of dollars on new cars. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | |||
| At 3000 miles vehicle began to vibrate when brakes were applied. at 6000 miles dealer replaced brakes due to service bulletin. vehicle continued to vibrate and would shake to extreme when vehicle was moving fast. applied brakes, but will not slow down. vehicle has been taken to dealer on numerous occasions, but dealer has not provided remedy. *ak | |||
| 08/28/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Brakes: 1st time they replaced rotor/pad kit at 9066 miles, bad vibration when applying brakes. at present, car has 21000 and they say rotors need resurfaced and want to charge me. i don't think rotors should wear out every 10 to 11,000 miles, mostly highway miles. *ak | |||
| 07/17/2000 | 3 | 02/01/2000 | |
| While traveling at 65 mi/hr car stope running this happened on 4 separet occasions. i managed to get to the side of th road without being rearended, tried to restart the care only to have it stall again and each of the three times the car was towed to the dealer. the first time they had it 2 days and could not find the problem, the second time they had it 2 days and could not find the problem, the third time they had it 2 days and could not find the problem, this time the fourth time they have had it to date 8 days and still counting. they think it is the fuel pump regulator. i think i want them to keep this car. each time this has happened i have been in rush hour traffic. i feel as if my luck may run out soon. could you please help us to get out of this car and into another. also the brakes and rotors have been replaced 3 times. the heating and airconditioning system has also been replaced. i'm making carpayments on a new car and feel like i'm driving a junk.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 2 | 04/05/2000 | |
| Brake pads and rotors were replaced 2 months after vehicle was purchased brand new. in january of 2001 vehicle was experiencing same problems. dealer replaced brake pads and rotors again. problem happened again, so dealer retorqued wheels and sanded pads.*ak *slc | |||
| 10/23/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Brakes and rotors were replaced the first time at 14,614 miles with gm's new design. then again 5 months later, at 22,679 miles. the dealership admitted that gmc has a problem with these and has yet to resolve the problem. i was told that it will very likely occur again. i was also told that they did replace this free of charge twice already now, and so the next time i would have to pay. i do not understand why gm continues to sell a known defected product, and surely i'm not expected to repeatedly replace the brakes as the dealership says.*ak | |||
| 07/05/2000 | 3 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Problem with front rotors are well documented,in my case about every 8500 mile,i dont agree on chevrolets statement ,which is wear and tear.the manufacturer new car warranty on brakes is 12.000.i tried my best to cummunicate with out any positive results.this product which is my car developed a major safety issue,which to stall at high speed ,no power brakes or steering and will not start up again .could cause a pile up .was in shop 4 times and dealer said nothing is wrong ,told us to remove car from lot 18 miles down the road it tied ,and it took 20 days to finnally fix it,dealer received tbs fuel strainer has production flaws.i hope that persons dont have to die,just to look in to the rotor issue ,i did wrote before and was never contacted,perhaps it was ingnored.i hope this will not .it be a sad situation ,not to hear a cry for everybody who has to pay for brakes.thank you in advance. *ak | |||
| 05/06/2000 | 5 | 01/01/2000 | |
| The front brake rotors (rotors warped) and pads have been replaced 5 times now but dealer cannot find the problem. the area service manager for chervolet seems to think that the brakes are not a safety issue. i think differently. the front of the car starts shaking and the steering wheel starts shaking (worse then it normally does), i have also heard clicking noises when i apply the brakes. | |||
| 02/11/2000 | 4 | 12/01/1999 | |
| I have had the same issue with my brake system and have had my front rotors and pads replaced 4 times - i have only had the car for a year. they tell me this a problem with malibu's and place new parts on my car but after a few months the problem re-occurs. i get a pulsation/vibration when i brake at highway speeds and from time to time my brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. each time they say my rotors are warped and replace them.*ak | |||
| 10/26/2000 | 2 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Replaced rotors and pads10/26/2000 and02/09/2001.replaced fuel tank sending unit 03/02/2001 replacing pistons in engine 03/05/2001 | |||
| 11/08/2000 | 3 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Rotors failed at 7426;11874;18701 miles. chevrolet no help. *ak | |||
| 09/19/2000 | 4 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Engine kept knocking and the first dealer said they didn't have time to look at it , they put a new engine in but still having problems, the brakes have been replaced (rotors and pads) 2 times and still are not right, the car would not go from park to reverse on 2 occasions, i have had lights not working, door latches broken. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | |||
| Sounds like pads are dragging on rotors. vehicle at dealer, who said pads/shoes and rotors needed to be replaced, normal wear and tear. *ak | |||
| 3 | 09/01/1999 | ||
| The dealer replaced my rotors 3 times and replaced my pads once which was on my last brake replacement visit around 3 months ago... no problems so far. i also complained to the dealer about the vehicle jerking, i got a follow up call from a foreman and the guy who installed my dashboard asking about the car overall, i told him about the car jerking he asked what kind of gasoline do i use, i told i only had 3 fillups since i bought the car and i used bp oil....he told me to use shell gasoline, it did help the problem but the problem never went away..... also in the mornings when the car is cold , i start my car and i hear all kinds of clicking and ticking noises from the engine.......the car surges and has completly cut off on me twice within the past year and it do idled very very low sometimes..........chevrolet also did a very poor job with the paint on my car under the doors and hood there is some spots were there is no paint at all.....the dealer offerd to have those spots touched up but it has to go to the body shop for a few days........... general motor needs to recall the engines on those cars because something is wrong. *ak | |||
| 11/24/2000 | 1 | 02/28/2000 | |
| Brakes pulsate, the higher the speed the more it does it. dealer found that rotors & pads were the wrong size. they were replaced under warranty. brakes work normal now. *ak *slc | |||
| 11/20/2000 | 3 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Brakes made excessive loud banging and grinding noise when applied at 10 to 15 miles per hour. this happen twice in a row. had car towed to dealer as i considered it unsafe to drive. dealer reports that they are not able to duplicate the failure and that brakes were operating to gm standards. this car has had the brakes and rotors replaced twice in the past six months. *ak | |||
| 09/21/2000 | 2 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Brakes pulsate excessivly and there was a groaning or grinding noise when brakes were applied. the dealer replace the front rotors and pads per service bulletin # 00-05-23-002. this was the second time the pads and rotors were replaced see odi # 736612. *ak | |||
| 06/12/2000 | 2 | 04/01/2000 | |
| The brakes would make a grinding or groaning sound when backing up or going forward at slow speed. the dealer reported that they could find no problem. they had replaced the rotors and brakes on this car at only 882 miles see voq # 736612. *ak | |||
| 05/02/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 2 | 05/01/2000 | |
| I have brought my car back to the dealership twice, and twice i have left disappointed. both times, i was reassured that nothing was wrong with my car, though my front brakes vibrate constantly. i was told earlier this year that the 2000 model of my car had brake defects, but have not been able to find any information to back this story. i am truly concerned for my welfare, especially since i commute to work daily approximately 33 miles each way. i have felt put off by the dealership because i am a female, and obviously don't know much about cars. i have purchased 2 others cars from this dealership, and had no major problems. this time, i received poor service, and now , a potential lemon. please help if you can. i have contacted my local dcp, but was told i could not do anything about the car without having it serviced at least 4 times. i feel that's too many times to risk my life. *ak | |||
| 08/12/2000 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| When applying brakes at 55+mph, front of car and steering wheel vibrates and shimmies so badly, cannot control car.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Car vibrated on application of brakes. dealer replaced rotors and pads after 3000 miles! *ak | |||
| 08/12/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Tires has a thumping sound . i was by the service technician that the tire has a bouble on it. i had to replace the brakes pad on the front of the vehicle in 8 months. i was informed by the sevice technician and mechanic that they were advised to replace pads with the new type. although i did not take my vehicle back for brake problems, however my vehicle was in for normal service interval and nothing was told to me of brake recall or replacement recommended by general motor or other manufactors. i believe that under the circumstance my brakes should have been replace with the recommended type by gm , and i ...not be charge for that replacement. i have since had by front brakes replace at my expense, and i am sorely dissatified with lack of information provide to me about the safety of my brakes. the dealer should have let know about the replacement early...when they do the servicing it the interval. | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1999 | ||
| Tires wore out fast, car stalls, brakes went twice ,computer had to be reprogrammed and the car locked up once nothing would work driving down the road( dot number: ) | |||
| 07/19/2000 | 04/01/2000 | ||
| Slowed down to make turn, brakes did not work. called dealer, don't have parts in. been waiting for parts since april, 2000. now they will not return my calls.*ak | |||
| 04/27/2000 | 0 | 04/26/2000 | |
| Consumer bought a brand new vehicle, and it started having steering problems within 24 hours. it was very difficult to turn steering wheel, and steering wheel shook when applying brakes. steering pump replaced, but vehicle still has shake problem when braking, as well as noise coming from left rear. *ak *ml | |||
| 03/15/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Steering wheel shimmy. abnormal brake pedal vibration (not abs). car pulls to one side while applying brakes. | |||
| 03/15/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Steering wheel shimmy. abnormal brake pedal vibration (not abs). car pulls to one side while applying brakes.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 5 | ||
| 2006 chevrolet malibu. consumer complaint on lemon law. consumer believes his vehicle falls under the lemon law specifications. *kb the consumer stated the defective caliper design caused premature wear of the calipers and rotors. after replacing the factory supplied calipers, the premature rotor and brake pad wear ceased. the intake manifold was replaced several times. once the new gasket material was implemented the intake gasket no longer leaked. the safety hazard light control assembly on the steering was replaced three times because the dealer replaced defective components with additional defective components it was finally determined the hazard light switch was covered under a special agreement with nhtsa, however, gm refused to honor the agreement. *jb | |||
| 10/12/2007 | 9000 | 15 | 01/20/2000 |
| Intake manifold gasket replaced three times under and outside of warranty. hazard switch malfunctioning - almost caused accident turning signal/wiper washer switch malfunctioning premature brake wear until calipers replaced check engine light various emissions and fuel vapor leaks. *jb | |||
| 12/24/2003 | 48000 | 6 | |
| 2000 chevrolet malibu with persistent brake problems. have to replace major brake components every approximately 20,000 miles. also, dexcool coolent leak from the intake manifold after only (approx) 50,000 miles. dexcool coolant breakdown and subsequent failure of cooling system. *ak | |||
| 08/13/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that brake line indicator light did not come on to inform her that she needed brakes or there was a problem with the brakes. she would hear a funny noise sometimes. then, she took vehicle to the dealer where she purchased vehicle, and after examining the vehicle, was told she needed brakes, and that the calipers on driver's side were going out. they wanted to charge her $140.00 to turn rotors, and put brakes on the vehicle. she has had the vehicle only one month. also, consume rgot stranded, and had vehicle to the dealer. deale rfound that the battery post was corroded, she was told that vehicle needed a new battery. *ak | |||
| 07/29/2003 | 45950 | 1 | 06/30/2001 |
| Right front tire on 2000 chevrolet malibu came apart on outer sidewall while driving at 60 mph. initally no cause could be found. the tread and inner sidewall appeared to be ok. after installing the space saver spare and driving about 100 miles home at 50 mph the tire and rim were immediately inspected. the tire was so hot you could barely hold your hand on it. the rim was hot enough to burn fingers. the brake on that wheel was not completely releasing and was causing the extreme heat build-up. the outside on the tire appears to have gotten so hot that it literally fell apart. the brake pads on this vehicle had been replaced at about 38,00 miles and this side had worn more than the other, but no problems could be found to account for the abnormal wear. the brake on this wheel appears to work nornally most of the time and then periodically not release completely and cause the heat to build -up and the abnormal pad wear. there was no warning from the tire or vehicle that this was about to happen except for a slight humming noise from the front of vehicle a couple seconds before failure. i consider this an extreme safet hazzard because it occurs with no warning and then is usually blamed on the tire. either it was defective or had improper pressure. | |||
| 06/30/2001 | 38 | 06/30/2001 | |
| Vibrating brakes. calipers and rotors ceazing up this will be the 6 time i ahve had to bring this car in for the same thing i am told that the alipers ceaze up which in turn wears the rortors down which in turn wears the brake pads down and nobody knows why. also had to replace fuel pump | |||
| 5 | 12/18/1999 | ||
| Front brake rotors get warped after approximately 4000 miles, consumer has had them replaced once and fixed twice, the calipers have also been replaced. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 03/15/2006 | 70000 | 6 | 10/31/2003 |
| Lower intake manifold gasket leak; ball joint & fuel pump; brake pads replaced 4 times in less than 3 yrs. *nm | |||
| 01/16/2005 | 98500 | 2 | 03/08/2002 |
| The brake pulsate and grind. i have had this problem for 2 yrs now. i have had the braking system completly replaced. brake pads, rotors, calipers, master cylinder, brake fuel lines, you name it and it has been done. i replaced the brakes with gm parts. i need new brakes again. my car could not stop in time to prevent an accident. it is awful. when the calipers were installed they make clicking sounds i was told this was ok. also, if i apply the brakes when going over bumps in the road the abs goes off. *ak | |||
| 05/28/2004 | 4 | ||
| I have a 2000 chevy malibu and it wears out brake pads on less then 10,000 miles. gm refuses to do anything about it and blames the customer's driving habits. it is out of warranty, so there is not much i can do since gm says it is the brake pads. there has to be something else causing this to happen, but gm refuses to listen. *la | |||
| 12/24/2003 | 48000 | 6 | |
| 2000 chevrolet malibu with persistent brake problems. have to replace major brake components every approximately 20,000 miles. also, dexcool coolent leak from the intake manifold after only (approx) 50,000 miles. dexcool coolant breakdown and subsequent failure of cooling system. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 26000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Hazard lights and turning lights work intermittently, and as a result have nearly caused several accidents on the highway changing lanes; levels 1 and 2 for the blower for heat/air stopped working; had to replace the brake pads and rotors in the front at 26,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 10/17/2003 | 3 | 01/10/2000 | |
| My 2000 chevrolet malibu has only 77,749 miles on it. i am the original owner and purchased the car new. since the purchase i have replaced rotors and brake pads 4 times. this is absolutely absurd. there must be some kind of a defect in the vehicle for a person to have to replace rotors and pads 4 times within the amount of mileage i have placed on my car. never in my life have i had to do this on any other car i have owned. i have all the paperwork where these rotors have been replaced. 3 times at the dealership and the 4th time at a private auto repair shop. i wasn't sure if the dealership was doing their job correctly because of the amount of times i have this done i decided to go to a private auto repair shop. *la | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 2 | 08/01/2000 | |
| We have a 2000 chevrolet malibu, we have 28,000 miles on this car and we have had to replace the brakes 2 (two) times..once at 17000 miles and now at 28,000 they are not wearing evenly, the inside brake is wearing down before the outside..i feel this is unsafe because it is clear i am not getting complete brake function. *ak | |||
| 01/13/2003 | 45000 | 2 | 07/01/2001 |
| I too, have many of the problems that other malibu owners have. my turn signals work intermittently, the brakes have been replaced 2x, in addition to rotors, etc. the battery blew up, but was replaced as was the ac turning off and on by itself. the one issue that is very concerning to me, is one familiar to you. my car cuts off at anytime while driving. it has done this to me on 2 separate occasions. nashville has 3 interstates running through it and i was on them both times this happened. it was very scary and dangerous. it is out of warranty and the shops that i have taken it to cannot replicate the problem. the mechanics at then shops told me that malibu's are by far some of the most troublesome cars on the road today. someone is going to be killed. you lose control and have no steering ability, what does it take to fix the problem. i can see from others that their problems are being ignored as well. when will gm acknowledge the problem. don't they watch the news and see what happened with the firestone recall, or the tobacco companies that kept secrets? it is time for someone to be responsible for their product. *nlm | |||
| 12/18/2002 | 74000 | 0 | 02/13/1999 |
| Brake pads and rotors replaced in sept, 2002 and again in dec, 2002. brakes still scrub and squeal when braking. this is a problem that general motors i have been told knows about. why hasn't there been a recall. this makes for a bad reputation. i will never buy another malibu and maybe not even a chevrolet product. | |||
| 04/08/2002 | 1 | ||
| The pads have worn excessively over a short period of time. the exsisting problem has caused the consumer to replaced the pads 12-14 time because of grinding down to metal ( 6 inches ). the brakes and rotors are frequently failing. the dealer was notified. nlm | |||
| 1 | 12/16/1999 | ||
| Barkes worked on due to vibration, pads and rotors replaced. second time failed to stop at an intersection, replaced rotors and pads again. third time car started vibrating in the front end, replaced pad and rotors again. | |||
| 07/28/2000 | 2 | 02/03/2000 | |
| Had rotors replaced due to excessive wear. had them replaced again at 19,000 miles. first time replaced under warranty. replacement parts were the same as on vehicle. manufacturer knew of problem , and had a technical service bulletin on rotors.*ak when braking at high speed, the consumer felt brake pulsation. both the brake pads and rotors were replaced. *yh | |||
| 07/10/2001 | 4 | 11/01/1999 | |
| I have been having problems with my brakes on my 2000 chevrolet malibu since i purchased my vehicle. doug chevrolet keeps replacing the pads and rotation of brakes. on 7/23/01 my car will be in the service department for the same repairs. i spoke to gm's customer services dept on/around 7/11/01. i was told by a customer service rep at gm, doug cheverot will have to fix the problem with my car. on 7/16/01 i was told by doug chevrolet employer (s) gm knows there is a problem with brakes and they are not recalling chevrolet malibu's. i feel that with my problems i've been having with the brakes are just more than the pads and rotation of brakes. once my car is serviced i will be filing a dispute form with gmc. *ak | |||
| 01/31/2000 | 5 | 11/01/1999 | |
| The vehicle experienced excessive brake shimmy due to warped rotors, also the front brake pads have uneven wear. nlm | |||
| 07/14/2000 | 2 | 04/03/2000 | |
| The rotors were out of round and the pads were faulty causing the vehicle to vibrate and make noise when the brakes are applied. nlm | |||
| 03/23/2001 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Earlier brake pad failure; should get better than ~9100mi per set of front pads. *ak | |||
| 1 | 10/16/1999 | ||
| Brake pads and rotors are defective. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 24666 | 3 | 11/01/1999 |
| 2000 chevrolet malibu developed problems with the brake equipment.*mr the consumer had the brakes replaced 3 times. the first brake service they were replaced under warranty after that the consumer was told it was considered wear and tear. the water pump was leaking. *jb | |||
| 07/08/2005 | 18000 | 5 | 07/16/2000 |
| I have a 2000 chevrolet malibu with chronic brake problems. in the 5 years i've owned it, i've had to replace the brake shoes and surface the rotors every year (and replace rotors once) because of a vibration in the front brakes. chevrolet refuses to cover this abnormal behavior under warranty and requires that i pay for the repair every time. | |||
| 03/02/2005 | 20000 | 2 | 04/20/1999 |
| 2000 chevrolet malibu, 20,000 miles - dealership informed me that they had to replace the front brake rotors again. this is the third set of rotors. it is not covered under warranty (i bought extended warranty) and there are no recalls. this is a problem specific to malibu's of this time period. 3 sets of brake rotors in 20,000 miles? unheard of and absolutely qualifies for a lemon part. this should be paid for by gm, but instead it is a profit stream for them. can you help?*ak | |||
| 02/08/2005 | 6000 | 3 | |
| Whenever the brakes are applied the front end of the vehicle would shimmy. would let brakes go when vehicle started to shimmy. this occurred at various speeds. it was an intermittent problem. had taken vehicle to dealership, and had the rotors turned and brakes replaced. the rotors would be turned every 6,000 to 10,000 miles. the problem had not been resolved.*ak | |||
| 06/19/2002 | 45193 | 3 | |
| Nar 02/10/2003. the consumer made several attempts to resolve the issues with his brakes. ever since the consumer purchased the vehicle, the brakes have squealed. the consumer was told the rotor needed to be replaced and the cv joint was leaking. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 98000 | 8 | 10/15/1999 |
| The turn signal worked intermittently. sometimes the hazard switch needed to be turned on to get the turn signal to operate or sometimes it won't work at all. *jb turn signals do not work bulbs keep burning out. water gets in the casing. brakes and caliber worn out and had to be replaced a month after purchase. *tc | |||
| 09/26/2003 | 20017 | 1 | 09/25/2003 |
| Brakes and rotors are faulty. the car makes rattling noises when brake is applied and is dangerous and there should be a recall. the car shakes excessively when brake is applied on the interstate and steering wheel shakes also. *jb | |||
| 07/22/2004 | 1 | 01/31/2000 | |
| The dealer replaced the front brake pads and rotors at 29,000 miles, now 5,000 miles later at 34,000 miles the brake pads had to be replaced and the rotors resurfaced again. i feel the parts being used are defective. i also feel this is a safety hazard. i looked at the complaints against the same year make and model vehicle i have which is a 2000 chevrolet malibu and there are numerous complaints on the brakes. isn't it time some one did something about this problem so many consumers are having?*ak | |||
| 07/06/2004 | 43000 | 5 | 05/19/2000 |
| We unfortunately own a 2000 chevy malibu. we have already replaced the rotors several times for going out of round. we have also replaced the fuel pump at less then 50,000 miles at the cost of $728.00. the air conditioner pops on and off on its own not cooling for the most part. the turn signals are nonfunctional and our vin number is not included in the recall although it should be. then there is the transmission slipping and the coolant leaking and the car overheating we are told this is a manifold intake gasket and will cost around 800.00 to fix. the newest problem is the factory installed radio tuner is burned out and now we have to replace the radio costing yet another $100.00 dollars or so this car has nickel and dimed us too much. after looking over your site i found these to be numerous complaints on the same year and model. i feel this car was a lemon across the board not just ours but, all 2000 malibu's. please look into these cars on a whole they were very badly manufactured and we all deserve some compensation for it. *jb | |||
| 11/02/2003 | 7000 | 14 | |
| Intermittently when the brake pedal was applied, the brakes grabbed so hard that the entire vehicle vibrated severely. when this occurred, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. this resulted in extended stopping distance. the brake rotors warped. on one occasion this failure caused lost of control, in which the consumer almost crashed into an 18 wheeler, but was able to pull over to the medium. the dealership has acknowledged that there was a problem with the braking system, but was unable to correct the problem, and was now refusing to work on the vehicle. *ak there was a rattle under the hood at the firewall area while the vehicle was in motion, the hose assembly was found rubbing under the vehicle, both front rotors had wore thin, the fuel pump sender did not hold the correct amount of fuel pressure, there was an open circuit in the 24x crank sensor, there was a rattle in the front suspension due to weak front lower control arms which were noisy (the right lower control arm was replaced), the coolant level sensor shorted, the water pump assembly leaked coolant, there was a vibration at highway speeds, hardware was bad and was loose in the caliper, rotor pulsation which was replaced per bulletin, the turn signal was inoperative, and the a/c had internal damage and would cut on and off. *sc | |||
| 04/06/2004 | 2 | 03/07/2002 | |
| I purchased a used 2000 chevy malibu with 18,000 mile in march of 2002. the car was taken back to the dealership a week later due to problems with the brakes/rotors and the brakes/rotors were replaced. i continue to have problems with the brakes and rotors. in the 2 years i have owned this car, i have replaced the brakes and rotors 2 times and replaced the brakes 3 times. this is totally ridiculous. my car only has 54,000 miles. i contacted the chevrolet customer service line and was told this was a wear issue and not covered by warranty. i feel a recall is warranted as this is obvioulsy a defect with this make and model.*ak | |||
| 01/30/2004 | |||
| 2000 chevy malibu service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor | |||
| 11/01/2003 | 22800 | 1 | 09/01/2003 |
| Front brakes (rotors) replace at 22,000miles the brake pads out lasted the rotors - that can't happen ??? it seems they(gm) have some type of design problem. *ak | |||
| 12/09/2003 | 1 | 07/07/2000 | |
| I believe there is an engineering defect in the design of the brakes that causes premature wear of the rotors, which could lead to brake system failure. this problem is well documented by customers, service facilities and gm dealers. gm goes out of its way to discourage relevant discussion of this problem, choosing instead to ignore it. in three years, i have had to replace my rotors 5 times with 87,000 miles on the car. it is expensive and highly unusual for rotors to wear out so quickly. every mechanic/technician i have spoken with says the exact same thing: the rotors are engineered extremely thin due to the caliper design. in order to fit the rotor in place - it must be so thin due to the design of the brake system that to begin with it is barely within safety specifications. if not extremely vigiliant, rotors can warp quickly - causing a cascading effect that is also well documented. i strongly believe this situation needs careful scrutiny. gm needs to acknowledge and develop a remedy for this situation. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 26000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Hazard lights and turning lights work intermittently, and as a result have nearly caused several accidents on the highway changing lanes; levels 1 and 2 for the blower for heat/air stopped working; had to replace the brake pads and rotors in the front at 26,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 11/06/2003 | 28000 | 1 | 10/10/2000 |
| While braking the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance due to the front brake rotors wearing. also there was a vibration when depressing the brake pedal. the dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved. *ak the dealership told the consumer they would replace the rotors when the vehicle was first purchased, but they never did. *cb *jb | |||
| 10/17/2003 | 3 | 01/10/2000 | |
| My 2000 chevrolet malibu has only 77,749 miles on it. i am the original owner and purchased the car new. since the purchase i have replaced rotors and brake pads 4 times. this is absolutely absurd. there must be some kind of a defect in the vehicle for a person to have to replace rotors and pads 4 times within the amount of mileage i have placed on my car. never in my life have i had to do this on any other car i have owned. i have all the paperwork where these rotors have been replaced. 3 times at the dealership and the 4th time at a private auto repair shop. i wasn't sure if the dealership was doing their job correctly because of the amount of times i have this done i decided to go to a private auto repair shop. *la | |||
| 06/18/2002 | 12000 | 1 | 03/02/2000 |
| I was involved in an mva back in 2002 because of turn signal failure. the dealership told me that a recall had been made but nobody ever notified me! also my when driving on the highway my vehicle steering wheel vibrates especially when i apply the brakes. i have been close to loosing control of my vehicle on two occasions when there is water on the roads. i replaced my rotors twice! i beleive this is a safety issue that should be looked at.and one more thing my ac control switch keeps turning on and off the compressor i dont believe this could be good for the compressor!. *ak | |||
| 08/13/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that brake line indicator light did not come on to inform her that she needed brakes or there was a problem with the brakes. she would hear a funny noise sometimes. then, she took vehicle to the dealer where she purchased vehicle, and after examining the vehicle, was told she needed brakes, and that the calipers on driver's side were going out. they wanted to charge her $140.00 to turn rotors, and put brakes on the vehicle. she has had the vehicle only one month. also, consume rgot stranded, and had vehicle to the dealer. deale rfound that the battery post was corroded, she was told that vehicle needed a new battery. *ak | |||
| 04/09/2003 | 51328 | 3 | 07/03/2001 |
| 2000 chevrolet malibu. brake and rotor failure. *jb | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 65000 | 0 | 04/15/2001 |
| Car shakes and brakes pulsate and make a loud thumping noise when depressed from a high speed. | |||
| 10/01/2002 | 3000 | 5 | |
| Vehicle has had numerous problems with defective rotors. at 3000 miles rotors warped and needed to be serviced. rotors have been serviced or replaced 5 times since vehicle purchase. problem was occurring every 3000-6000 miles. *nlm. also, has had two accidents. *ak | |||
| 12/18/2002 | 74000 | 0 | 02/13/1999 |
| Brake pads and rotors replaced in sept, 2002 and again in dec, 2002. brakes still scrub and squeal when braking. this is a problem that general motors i have been told knows about. why hasn't there been a recall. this makes for a bad reputation. i will never buy another malibu and maybe not even a chevrolet product. | |||
| 12/17/2002 | 10000 | 12 | 08/07/2000 |
| Vehicle has had the brake rotors turned twice and replaced once due to excessive vibration while braking. consider the brakes system unsafe. the ac control head has been replaced. the upper strut mounts have been replaced to try and cure front end noise. front wheel hub and bearing have been replaced due to noise. engine is excessively noisy on startup with clicking and tapping that the dealer calls normal. turn signals failed. power window is intermittent. three spark plug wires have failed. radiator cap has failed. intake manifold gasket failed. car ruins tires. car is in for a check engine light right now (12-17-02) chevrolet will not do anything (ie:take the car back, replace it, etc.) how many problems do you have to have. ts | |||
| 09/01/2002 | 1 | 06/17/2000 | |
| While driving the brakes were squeaking and vibrating excessively. the vehicle was checked by the dealer who advised the consumer that the chevrolet malibu brake components have to be replaced every 15000-20000 miles. *ak the consumer stated that another repair facility repaired the brakes. the consumer didn't want parts that would fail every 15 to 25k miles. *scc | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 2 | 05/01/2001 | |
| Front disc brake rotors are warping again after being replaced at 12000 miles. when brakes are applied steering wheel vibrates excessively. dealership is denying any responsibility of repair. *ak the fuel pump failed and was fixed at the consumer?s expense. the tires became worn out and were replaced. the front rotors were turned. *yh | |||
| 06/21/2002 | |||
| While driving down a hill there was extened stopping distance. also, rotors burned out aleast 5 times. dealer was notifed ,repair ed and replaced.*ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| While driving at any speed and applying brakes, the front end will vibrate violently. dealer has been notified. mechanic stated rotors needed to be replaced, it will be covered at consumers expense because there was 36000 miles on vehicle, and consumer bought vehicle brand new.*ak consumer states that the vehicle had been taken in early 2001 with the same problem. *slc | |||
| Vehicle vibrates when applinhg brakes. dealer contacted. rotors and brakes keep wearing permaturely.*ak | |||
| 7 | |||
| Vehicle vibrates when appling brakes and making noise. brakes and rotors keep prematurely wearing out. had repaired 7 times. dealer contacted.*ak | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 8 | ||
| When braking steering wheel shakes, there is vibration and brakes squeak. dealer has replaced front rotors 8 times due to warping.*ak *tt | |||
| 5 | 12/18/1999 | ||
| Front brake rotors get warped after approximately 4000 miles, consumer has had them replaced once and fixed twice, the calipers have also been replaced. *slc | |||
| 02/25/2000 | 3 | 10/01/2099 | |
| The brakes don't stop properly. the brakes have been changed 3 times. the rotors have been turned once and changed once. the blinkers don't work 95% of the time and the emergency flashers never work properly. the ac settings change on their own as you are driving the car. this causes the compressor to turn on and off, eventually causing premature compressor failure. the vehicle has died 4 times as we were driving down the road, once almost getting us killed as we were turning in front of a truck. also, the brakes have almost caused us to be in a wreck. we have almost been rear ended because of the turn signal failure. the manufacturer and the dealership has had many times to fix this vehicle with no success. to this point, we have not been involved in a motor vehicle accident. however, is it going to take me or my family being killed to get something done with this vehicle? | |||
| 02/21/2002 | 4 | ||
| Front end is making a loud ticking noise. when vehicle makes a right turn only there is a grinding sound. dealer has diagnosed vehicle for several problems that have not been fixed. all together vehicle has been in 4 times, once for wheel bearings, and three times for rotors. dealer was contacted. please add more information. *ak | |||
| 03/06/2002 | 0 | ||
| Consumer had received a recall notice on vehicle for abs brake failure. had to replace brake rotors for second time, but dealer could not honor the recall due to this vehicle not being included in recall due to vin. also, warranty had expired. please provide more information. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Brakes will pulsate when applying them. dealer says that rotors are warped. this has happened twice.*ak | |||
| 4 | 02/01/2000 | ||
| The rotors on this car have been replaced 4 times and are ready to be replaced again and it has been less than 4k miles this time. the dealer has admitted to me that there is a problem with the rotors for the malibus' but they don't know how to fix them. i have been to several web sites that detail complaints about malibu rotors and everyone is reporting rotor failure and replacement before they reach 15000 miles. this is the second malibu i have owned that had this problem. please investigate, the time, money and hassle that gm is causing over this is ruining an otherwise nice car.*ak | |||
| 07/14/2000 | 4 | 03/01/2000 | |
| I purchased my malibu new in march 2000, by july 14 with 7078 the rotors were machined, on 10/18/00 with 12,339 miles the rotors and pads were replaced. on 3/23/01 the same were replaced with 20,311 miles and again rotors and pads replaced on 2/8/02 with 36,639 miles. the dealer advised service bulletins were issued on 10/18/00 and 3/23/01 for rotors and pads. i contacted chevy in detroit o 2/8/02 and spoke to alicia . i advised for her to do research because something is wrong.*ak | |||
| 1 | 12/16/1999 | ||
| Barkes worked on due to vibration, pads and rotors replaced. second time failed to stop at an intersection, replaced rotors and pads again. third time car started vibrating in the front end, replaced pad and rotors again. | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| Consumer heard a grinding noise and felt pulsation when applying brake.s. dealer determined front rotors were warped and needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 5 | 01/14/2000 | |
| Vehicle would jump when trying to stop. rotors were warped. consumer had to put on 5 sets of rotors since jan 2001. contacted dealer who wanted consumer to extend warranty.*ak the consumer stated that the front rotors are warped causing brake pulsation. the a/c does not flow out of the correct vents due to a/c control failure, the a/c control head also shorted out. the door was hard to open and close due to the lock being misaligned. engine makes a clunk noise. while driving the vehicle surges. left rear speaker shorted out. there is a clicking noise coming from the front when turning, consumer later stated that there was a chirping noise coming from the steering column. *yh | |||
| 2 | 02/01/2000 | ||
| Rotors glazing twice within 21,000 miles. was told the rotors could be replaced,but expected it to happen again due to a known problem with the rotors. | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| 3 months after i bought malibu in july, 2000 i was driving at 65 mph when my care lost all power. dealer told me that there was something wrong with the fuel indicator wiring and was falsely reading the amount of gas i had which resulted in my running out of gas at 65mph. problem has not repeated itself. at 21,000 miles my signal indicator lights failed and my hazard switch had to be replaced. at 23,000 miles my evaporator vent valve had to be replace (engine light remained on constantly). at 20,000 miles my car was vibrating whenever my brakes were applied. dealor said front brakes worn out and rotors out of round and they replaced the front brakes and refaced the rotors. at 33,000 miles, care again vitrated whenver brakes applied and dealer told me again that it was not under warranty and was happening because of hot spots and that my rotors needed to be cut even though they had just been fixed at 20,000 miles. was never told that manufacturer was having a problem with malibu brakes and was told it would cost approxiamtely $700.00 to fix rotors and it was my responsibility. my sevice for the brakes was done at future chevrolet in old bridge, nj. *ak | |||
| 3 | 06/01/2000 | ||
| Within the first 18000 miles i had to replace amy front rotors. when i asked the dealership if it was covered under warranty, they said no. i had to purchase new rotors and then within 8,000 miles they started grinding again. when the rotors go bad, it makes the car shimmy when driving at slow speeds and when i stop. i currently have my car in a shop other than the dealership to put on the third set of rotors and i only have 32800 miles on the car. the dealership tells me that i have to pay them $35 for them to look at my car and see if they can find a manufacturer's defect anywhere. i can not afford to pay them that amount because i am constantly paying to have new rotors put on. not to mention i have to miss work a lot for various trips to the dealership due to faulty blinkers, knocking noises, lights surging, etc. when people don't work, they don't get paid!*ak | |||
| 09/11/2001 | 3 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Rotors on brakes have warped 3 times before 20000 miles! *ak | |||
| 07/28/2000 | 2 | 02/03/2000 | |
| Had rotors replaced due to excessive wear. had them replaced again at 19,000 miles. first time replaced under warranty. replacement parts were the same as on vehicle. manufacturer knew of problem , and had a technical service bulletin on rotors.*ak when braking at high speed, the consumer felt brake pulsation. both the brake pads and rotors were replaced. *yh | |||
| 06/06/2001 | 2 | ||
| Within three months dealer had to turn both front brake rotors, and gave no reason why this problem was reoccurring. *ak *slc | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 2 | 01/01/2000 | |
| While driving, vehicle was hesitant after stopping, transmission would begin to shift every 4 seconds, dealer stated that a piece of metal from the front pump of the transmission had come off and sent pieces of metal circulating through the entire transmission, consumer was told that since the transmission was sealed that it was not anticipated that the metal pieces would affect the other systems of the vehicle, dealer made repairs and one mile down the road transmission began acting poorly again, consumer took back to dealer who stated that transmission was stuck in second gear, dealer replaced transmission. oxygen sensor failed. rotors warped and were causing vibration, dealer replaced pads and rotors. battery leaked acid into engine compartment. coolant cap was defective and replaced. *slc | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 5 | 02/01/2000 | |
| The brakes on the malibu are a safety issue and gmc doesnt care. i have had the rotors done 5 times since 3000 miles. my dealer has had my car for a total of 19 days for repairs. there are numerous other problems with this car also. iam tired of being told i6ts not a safety issue, well it is to all of with children and other loved ones in the car. lets stop the politics and please do something for the consumer.*ak (tiresize: 215) | |||
| 09/22/2000 | 4 | 11/01/2000 | |
| When applying brakes at 40 mph vehicle shakes. dealer replaced front rotors at 3000 miles. however, problems persisted, dealer did not replace rotors again. last visit to dealer consumer was escorted off the lot. dealer refused to look at vehicle. *ak consumer also states there is a fule systems problem, the fuel will splash back at consumer when filling up tank, and a lot of fuel spills on the ground, also the rear brakes in wet weather, howl when accelerating.*jb | |||
| Front brake rotors are wearing excessively. consumer has replaced brake rotors on four different occasions. also, when applying brakes to make a gradual stop vehicle skidded to a stop, causing extended stopping distance. consumer has contacted dealer. manufacturer linked the problem to non-adjustments to brakes. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 4 | 11/01/1999 | |
| It has had a transmission failure,brake and rotor failure 4 different times,rack and pinion failure,control arm failure 2 times,ignition control failure at 1400 miles. *ak | |||
| 12/07/2000 | 2 | ||
| Front rotors warped, and were replaced by dealer with 20,182 miles. again, brakes were warped, dealer turned front rotors, and advised consumer that it was simply a wear and tear item. *ak *slc | |||
| At 20 thousand mile consumer had rotors changed. at five thousand miles rotors needed to be changed again. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 05/15/2001 | |||
| This is the 2nd time rotors have been replaced. 1st time rotors were replaced at 8,000, and 2nd time at 10,000 miles. consumer was driving home from dealer after being serviced, and when applying brakes, pedal went straight to floor. consumer drove back to dealer, and stated that it was normal for vehicle to do that. consumer didn't have any problems with brake pedal when first purchased. front end started dipping when the brakes were applied. consumer again had to find out why rotor problem keeps coming back.*ak | |||
| 10/23/2000 | 2 | 10/13/1999 | |
| Consumer states vehicle would vibrate whenever the brakes were being applied, consumer took vehicle to dealership to be inspected and was advised that rotors were warped and brake pads also needed to be replaced, when consumer took vehicle in again for the same problem within five months, consumer was told that manufacturer is having a problem with this particular vehicle but has been unable to correct the problem. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 3 | ||
| Brakes and rotors have been replaced three times since purchase of vehicle. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*akconsumer was advised by dealership that this is normal wear due to excessive braking.*jb | |||
| 05/08/2001 | 4 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Since i purchased my new 2000 malibu on 12/18/99, to today 5/9/01, i have replaced the front rotors 3 times. counting the original set, this makes it 4 sets of rotors that my car has gone through, under 19,000 miles. my warranty is good until 36,000 miles, so i contacted the chevrolet customer assistance center (1-800-222-1020) and told them that i wanted to know if this issue was going to be covered after the warranty ran out due to the timely changing of the rotors so many times in so little mileage. the replacements were on 4/11/00 (5,440), 8/31/00 (10,775), and 5/8/01 (18,394). each of these times the dealer has told me that my brakes and brake pads were fine, but that the rotors were warped. the chevy # told me that this was probably due to something i have done or my driving habits/conditions. i don't believe this in that my brakes haven't worn out yet, but the rotors keep going bad. i am very disappointed in their passing the blame, instead of correcting the problem or extending the coverage of an issue that is countlessly repeated on your site and the newsgroups from 1997 to present. chevy has the slogan, chevy, we'll be there. they don't show the fine print of: we'll be there, unless we blame you and don't decide to resolve a known issue. i would like feedback on this issue, especially since i believe this should be a covered issue, and don't believe that i am causing a problem that seems to be very routine every 5-8,000 miles like everyone else is experiencing. thank you. *ak | |||
| 01/31/2000 | 5 | 11/01/1999 | |
| The vehicle experienced excessive brake shimmy due to warped rotors, also the front brake pads have uneven wear. nlm | |||
| 3 | 11/01/1999 | ||
| Front rotors were warped and heat scorned at 8k, 20k, and 23k miles...chevrolet will not re-purchase my car and i have noticed this problem is becoming frequent across the country with malibu's when checking internet message boards and talking to people about their malibu rotor experience. this is a serious safety defect!*ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | |||
| When braking steering wheel was shaking really badly. dealer replaced warped rotors. then, on 1 april 2001 dealer turned rotors, steering wheel was shaking again. braking distance was normal.*ak | |||
| 07/14/2000 | 2 | 04/03/2000 | |
| The rotors were out of round and the pads were faulty causing the vehicle to vibrate and make noise when the brakes are applied. nlm | |||
| 11/15/2000 | 4 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Whole front of car was vibrating to a point of almost losing control. due to rotors being defective. contact me.(469)384-4595. *ak | |||
| 11/15/2000 | 3 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Rotors replaced at 20000 miles. rotors defective. 4 months later rotors worn down again additional brake damage. dealership wants me to pay for it. say norm wear & tear. *ak | |||
| 08/23/2000 | 5 | ||
| When applying brakes there was a pulsating feeling through pedal all way up to steering wheel. then, a grinding sound. dealer replaced front rotors 5 times. consumer managed to have chevrolet take vehicle back. *ak | |||
| 02/26/2001 | 3 | 04/01/2000 | |
| In the 10 months that we have owned that car, they have had to replace the rotors three times. each time they have told us that the 2000 malibu's have this problem, yet gm hasn't recalled them. i've had two other mechanics look at the latest set and they want to know why there is so much play in the rotors. the rotors , they say, don't fit on the wheel studs right. the studs are not in the center of the holes on the rotors. i asked the service dept at stadium about this but they have yet to return my call.*ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Was traveling 50mph and started passing, had apply brakes and steering wheel would have a severe shaking. would almost lose control of vehicle. took vehicle to mechanic. was informed that rotors were warped. had rotors replaced twice. *ak | |||
| 07/03/2000 | 2 | 03/01/2000 | |
| In both failures the service support was not in excisting,or very insulting,both problems have injury or death possibilitys,rotor warranty only 12.000 miles,but the problem is a defect which is in all models starting in 1998 till now.it is not acceptable,every 7000 miles new rotors or die?? engine losing power at high speed and grouded freeway,no power steering or brakes,no warning. dealer tells me there are no codes and it runs well,after dealer told wife to remove vehicle,18 miles later ,car is stuck again,chevrolet assistant service said perhaps wife can push the car to the right.must we tolerate this,and a sales person knows about the bullitins,and will say that there is no rotor problem,brand new vehicle,never miss work ,losing job ,home and wife because of no error codes.so much for empty promises.service manager dont care if you die or live ,dealer has his 22.000.00 and tells you to remove your junk.chevys image is clouded and not honest. *ak | |||
| 07/06/2000 | 3 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Rotors failes 3 times in 18,701 miles/chevrolet won't commit to help.*ak | |||
| 01/30/2001 | 3 | 06/01/2000 | |
| 3rd set of rotors in 11275miles, no one at chevrolet seems to care. dealer admits there is a problem with malibu/alero rotors, but chevrolet customer care--don't. *ak | |||
| 08/10/2000 | 3 | ||
| Excessive wear of front brake rotors and rear brake drums. vehicle had front rotors replaced on three occasions, but problem still reoccurring. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Rotors need to be fixed/replaced. told this is not covered under warranty since this is normal wear and tear (as per the dealer. *ak | |||
| 12/24/1999 | 2 | ||
| Front of vehicle shakes when brakes are applied. it has been repaired twice. rotors were replaced & resurfaced once. dealer did not seem to have another remedy for problem.*ak | |||
| 1 | 12/10/1999 | ||
| Consumer is experiencing front end vibration when braking due to defective brake rotors, dealer was notified of the problem but are unable to repair at this time because the rotors are on back order and they don't know when they will come in. nlm | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| When brake pedal was applied in a panic stop pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has replaced the front brake rotors and lining. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The steering wheel has a shimmy at highway driving, specially when applying brake due to thin rotors. yh | |||
| 1 | 10/16/1999 | ||
| Brake pads and rotors are defective. yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| The steering wheel has a shimmy at highway driving, specially when applying brake due to thin rotors. yh | |||
| 04/17/2000 | 2 | 01/03/2000 | |
| Ongoing problem with excessive wear of rotors. this was the third set of replacement. dealer notified, and performed repairs. but was unable to correct the problem at this time. *ak *ml | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 1 | 07/01/2001 | ||
| The vehicle developed rust spots on almost all exterior panels nine months after purchase. the manufacturer's body shop says the rust was due to metal flakes flying off of the brake drums and landing all over the vehicle. *yh | |||
| 09/22/2000 | 4 | 11/01/2000 | |
| When applying brakes at 40 mph vehicle shakes. dealer replaced front rotors at 3000 miles. however, problems persisted, dealer did not replace rotors again. last visit to dealer consumer was escorted off the lot. dealer refused to look at vehicle. *ak consumer also states there is a fule systems problem, the fuel will splash back at consumer when filling up tank, and a lot of fuel spills on the ground, also the rear brakes in wet weather, howl when accelerating.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 12/24/2003 | 48000 | 6 | |
| 2000 chevrolet malibu with persistent brake problems. have to replace major brake components every approximately 20,000 miles. also, dexcool coolent leak from the intake manifold after only (approx) 50,000 miles. dexcool coolant breakdown and subsequent failure of cooling system. *ak | |||
| 08/10/2000 | 3 | ||
| Excessive wear of front brake rotors and rear brake drums. vehicle had front rotors replaced on three occasions, but problem still reoccurring. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 12/24/2003 | 48000 | 6 | |
| 2000 chevrolet malibu with persistent brake problems. have to replace major brake components every approximately 20,000 miles. also, dexcool coolent leak from the intake manifold after only (approx) 50,000 miles. dexcool coolant breakdown and subsequent failure of cooling system. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| When brake pedal was applied in a panic stop pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has replaced the front brake rotors and lining. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 10/05/2000 | 12/01/1999 | ||
| Dealer wants to replace airbag/pistons/door seals.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 12/10/2001 | 2 | ||
| Brake pedal pushed all the way to the floor | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 09/15/2000 | 4 | ||
| I purchased a new 2000 chevrolet malibu. six months after owning the car i began having brake problems. upon applying the brakes, the entire front of the vehicle to vibrate and the steering wheel shook violently to the left and right. i took my 6 month old vehicle to a dealership and they advised the front rotors were warped. they replaced the rotors. later, this same defect occurred three more times. chevrolet only made two more repairs. each time they simply replaced the rotors and placed a shim between the axles and the rotor. this same manufacturers design flaw occurred on the flowing year and make vehicles: 1997-2000 chevrolet malibu 1997-1999 oldsmobile cutlass 1999-2000 oldsmobile alero 1999-2000 pontiac grand am i complained to chevrolet about the problem, but nothing was done. the district representative in san antonio simply tried to avoid me. chevrolets on line complaint system also did nothing. again, there has never been a recall for this brake problem. the main cause of this problem is due to the small (thin) size of the brake rotors, which caused a failure to disperse heat adequately. if a driver drives into a rain storm or to a car wash and the hot rotors cool too rapidly they will warp. please see gm service bulletin # 00-05-23-002, dated february 2000 for more information. the maddening thing about this situation is that chevrolet knew about this problem when i purchased my car. chevrolet/gm failed to recall all these vehicles, and even though they knew it was a flaw in their engineering and design, they left the problem in the hands and pocket books of their customers. how many accidents have been caused by this type of corporate irresponsibility. this is a deceptive trade practice. *nlm | |||