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 | |||||
| 3477 | 10014875 | Tech 2 displays asterisk for the left front wheel speed sensor. *tt | 05/11/2005 | ||
| 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 | |
| 061303 | 06/17/2003 | 10003704 | A review of warranty data and parts sent back to the warranty parts center indicates that brake rotors and pads are being replaced for presale lot rot corrosion issues. *tt | 10/28/2003 | |
| 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 022603 | 02/26/2003 | 10001848 | Brake pad replacement. *tt *jb | 07/23/2003 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 021803 | 02/18/2003 | 10002556 | Metal rattle type noise from the rear of the vehicle. caused by a loose attachment spring clip at the rear brake line hose bracket. this clip is secured properly, but may not provide enough spring tension, which allows it to rattle agai | 09/05/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 04/23/2004 | 1 | ||
| I had to replace the brakes on this car at 6,000 miles. since then, i have had to replace them on a yearly occurrence, as well as rotors and wheel bearings. the breaks always sound like they are grinding and vibrating. i have had issues with the abs light coming on. it has been 7 months since i had the rotors replaced, and i need new breaks again. *tr | |||
| 03/10/2004 | 1000 | 1 | |
| When the brakes were applied there was a grinding noise and metal scraping against metal sound. took vehicle to mechanic, and mechanic indicated that they were using genuine parts from dealer, and the parts only lasted 12000 miles, and in some cases 6000 miles. *ak | |||
| 09/30/2003 | 97 | 1 | 09/30/2003 |
| The breaks on my 2003 malibu sedan seem to not be as responsive as other vehicles i have owned. you have to press the breaks harder than normal to bring the car to a stop. this is a major issue with the malibu's and as i do more research, i have found numerous people that have had to replace breaks many times with similar results. *la | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/18/2004 | 2 | 09/17/2003 | |
| Rotors on my 2003 malibu have been turned twice. there are only have 7000 miles on my vehicle. affinity tires are too noisy. cupped at 5000 miles. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/05/2004 | 3500 | ||
| The brakes developed poor braking at speeds over 35 mph the front end would shimmy when applied. twice replacing the brake pads and resurfacing of the rotors failed to correct the problem. replacement of the front disk rotors that would not wrap with use corrected the problem gm failed to cover the repairs under warranty | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 69000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact stated that he applied pressure to the brakes; however, he received no response. the brakes would make a squishing noise when pressure was applied, as if air was escaping. the manufacturer informed the contact that they would review his complaint and he was waiting for a response. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages were 69,000. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 69000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact stated that he applied pressure to the brakes; however, he received no response from the braking system. also the brakes would make a squishing noise when pressure was applied, as if air was escaping. the manufacturer informed the contact that they would review his complaint and he was awaiting a response. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 69,000. bw | |||
| 05/25/2008 | 24000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. on may 25, 2008, while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began accelerating faster than normal. the contact had to merge out of traffic. she could not feel the brakes working and sped through a stop sign. she drove into a parking lot to avoid crashing into other vehicles. the vehicle finally stopped when it crashed into an embankment. the front driver's side air bag failed to deploy. the vehicle was taken to the body shop to replace the driver's side door and headlamp. the manufacturer stated that an investigator would investigate the failure. they are currently stating that due to the body work that was performed on the vehicle, they will not investigate the acceleration failure, only the air bag failure. the contact has a back injury that was aggravated due to the crash. a police report was filed. the failure and current mileages were 24,000. | |||
| 01/03/2005 | 1 | 08/19/2003 | |
| I bought my malibu new in september 2003. in january 2005, i began to notice the car shuddering while braking, i took the car in and they machined both rotors, i took it in again on february 8th because the brakes were making a chatter and clank sound, they told me the calipers needed to be lubricated, i brought it back on february 18 for the lubrication. next i took the car in for a oil change on march 29th and asked the technician to check the brakes and was told they were fine. on july 1st 05 i took the car in again because of a brake squeal and found the retaining bolt /pin on the left front caliper was missing. it was replaced as well as the bolt/pin on the upper bolt/pin due to the integrity of the original bolt/pin. on september 30th 05 i took the car in again for brake noise, and was told that both rotors were rusted, both rotors were turned and cleaned at that time. on october 12th 05 which was only 8 days later i took the car back again because the car was still making a grinding noise. when inspected the front rotors were again found to be rusty, pitted and worn, this time they replaced both the rotors and the brake pads. i took the car in on november 23rd 05 for recommended 15 max service which included a rear brake adjustment, i asked them to check the front brakes again, because they were still squeaking and they said they were fine. may 25th,06 i took the car in again for brake noise, they first told me the calipers again needed to be lubricated , but then came back and said they needed to be replaced. now it is july of 06 and i am still having problems with the brakes. also on july 5th, 06 i had to take the car in because the a/c and the recirculation mode stopped working, they replaced a bad hvac control module. *nm | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 14000 | 2 | 09/01/2003 |
| Brakes (rotors and front pads) keep needing to be replace. first at 14,000 miles and then again at 28,000 miles. the first time they were replaced under the 36,000 mile warranty, but the second time the dealer refused to do it under the warranty and wanted $500 for job. dealer first said the rear brakes were not adjusted but wouldn't blame the self adjusters that should keep them adjusted. then they said that it was my driving habits, refusing to refer to all the other complaints about malibu's brakes and the fact that none of my other cars have ever had brakes were out so soon. now they say it is normal for malibu brakes to wear out after 14,000 miles and again they won't cover them under warranty. brakes do not wear out after 14,000 miles. *jb | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 1 | 11/20/2002 | |
| Problems with vehicle's brakes. *mr *sc *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes were replaced at 13,700 miles. now consumer think she need to replace the brakes again. *ph *la | |||
| 04/09/2002 | 17950 | 1 | 05/13/2003 |
| 2003 chevy malibu. 18,000 miles, had to replace front brake pads and have rotors turned. i was charged $200 for 2 hrs labor through a chevy dealer, but i feel the brake pads should have lasted longer. when i questioned the dealer, they said that most of the malibu's and several other cars had soft brake pads and had to be replaced early. they were replaced with a thicker brake pad. how come they didn't use these to start with? *jb | |||
| 1368 | 5 | 10/31/2002 | |
| Brakes started to make a rubbing noise which progressed to a squeaking noise. also, brake pedal would go down to the floor to stop the vehicle. dealer has replaced brake pads/front rotors/ brake booster/calipers, and brake lines, but the problem still exists. *ak the front driver window failed to roll up, the engine light illuminated, the a/c control was inoperative and cooling properly, the vehicle pulled to the right while driving down the road, the vehicle overheated. *jb *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/25/2006 | 65000 | 2 | 09/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs warning light illuminated and the dealership replaced the driver side wheel speed sensor. six months later, the abs warning light illuminated again, the dealership determined the passenger side wheel speed sensor needs to be replaced. update 2/24/2006 - the consumer previous vehicle, a 2000 chevrolet malibu, also had the same brake wheel speed sensor failure. *nm | |||
| 08/24/2005 | 42000 | 3 | 06/17/2003 |
| Anti -lock brake light (abs) is on and the abs sometimes activates when the using the brakes at a slow speed. *jb | |||
| 07/26/2005 | 15330 | 2 | 03/10/2003 |
| Dt: 2003 chevrolet malibu. the anti-lock brakes failed. the consumer states was driving 40 mph when this occurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they state there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. this problem happened twice. *ak | |||
| 07/06/2005 | 30000 | 06/13/2003 | |
| Vehicle safety issue: 2003 chevy malibu has been into the dealer three (3) times for brake repairs. first complaint i was told brakes needed to wear in, car one (1) week old. second complaint, soft and pulsating pedal with poor stopping, rotors were refinished, vehicle mileage 6,800. third complaint, vehicle uncontrollable when stopping at highway speeds, dealer advised that rotors have excessive run-out and inner pads are low. cost to repair three hundred and fifty dollars ($350.00), vehicle mileage 30,000. dealer and general motors refuse to admit the brake wear is caused by a safety defect in the braking system. no repairs have been made and vehicle was released from the dealer and is now unsafe to operate due to uncontrollable steering while brakes are applied. | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 4 | 09/15/2003 | |
| Dt: the contact states that she owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu ls . she purchased the vehicle in september of 2003. january 2004 she noticed a quivering pulsating brake problem. she took vehicle to the dealer, they cleaned the brakes and then they were fine. march 204 she took vehicle in for a regular pennsylvania inspection and she had them check the brakes. they said they were excellent. may 12 2004 she had brake failure. the brake pads, shoes, and rotors had all burnt off the vehicle. so she had all of them replaced. she takes her vehicle in every four to five weeks for an oil change. every other oil change she has brakes inspected, so it is about every 10 weeks. the last week of march she went in for another inspection everything, including the calibration on the brakes looked perfect. may 10th 2005 brake failure again, the brake shoes, pads, and the rotors burnt off again. the contact called three dealer in the pennsylavnia area and all the dealers stated that chevrolet malibus are known for brake problems. she called gm on may 10th, and they were only worried about how many miles on the vehicle she had, and told her to get brakes serviced more often. in a total of six weeks vehicle has burnt out the brake pads, shoes, and rotors.*ak | |||
| 04/16/2005 | 1164 | 4 | 08/17/2003 |
| Front brake failure. 4 repairs of machining / replacing rotors. car has under 15,000 miles. bought it new. car shakes uncontrollably on highways when applying brakes. steering wheel literally bounces 1.5 inchs in all directions. service dealer keeps on replacing and machineing the rotors. something is causing them to warp ... my complaint is heard by deaf ears... help. *ak | |||
| 10/22/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and hit a concrete barrier. upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. driver and passenger sustained head and neck injuries, and were air lifted by a helicopter to the hospital. vehicle was towed, and totaled by the insurance company. *ak | |||
| 04/21/2004 | 3 | ||
| Consumer had to change brakes 3 times. while driving consumer heard a grinding noise in the front of vehicle. consumer took vehicle to the dealer the first time, and they replaced the brakes. then, brakes malfunctioned again, and consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer. this time they turned the rotors, and put on new brakes. the same type of noise was heard again. this time, when she took the vehicle to dealer for checking and repair, they replaced the master cylinder/calipers/ rotors, and put on another set of brakes on the vehicle. after consumer picked up the vehicle from dealer brakes still were not working properly. consumer took the vehicle back to dealer, but was told by dealer it was just a matter of tightening up some screws. *ak | |||
| 08/20/2003 | 16375 | 1 | 10/22/2002 |
| 2003 chevrolet malibu brake pads and rotors need replacement after 8,000-25,000 miles due to rust and wear. brakes were excellent at 10,871 miles, then needed replacement at 16,350 along with new rotors.*ak | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 22 | ||
| When the brakes were applied there was a delay before vehicle would stop. dealer inspected vehicle 22 times, and problem still occurring. *ak | |||
| 10/10/2003 | 29100 | 1 | |
| Complete front brake failure with no warning. *la | |||
| 05/12/2003 | 1 | 12/13/2002 | |
| When the brakes were applied the vehicle vibrated and the pedal traveled to the floor. *ak *scc the brakes on the vehicle locked up when the consumer attempted to make and turn, and the consumer's vehicle hit another motorist. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 01/28/2003 | 55000 | 16 | 01/28/2003 |
| Front brake/rotor/caliper failure. i have had my rotors, front pads and calipers replaced numerous times rotors 4 times, calipers 4 times and front pads 16 times due to faulty design, the calipers hang up and do not release all the way causing the inner pads to wear abnormally. *nm | |||
| 08/15/2005 | 28000 | 2 | 08/31/2003 |
| Front brake pads and rotors keep needing to be replaced. car was purchased new in sept of 2003, need new pads/resurfaced rotors at 13,000 miles and again at 28,000 miles. *jb | |||
| 02/24/2005 | 35000 | 1 | |
| Brake problems resulted in minor accident. 2 weeks following accident brake noise began. inspection revealed that only the inside brake pads on each front wheel had failed, indicating faulty brake design. numerous service bulletins are noted for brake related issues for this vehicle are posted on the nhtsa site. gm refused to assist claiming normal wear. | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 11000 | 6 | 02/03/2003 |
| In the past year i have replaced the front brake calipers 2 times and the pads a total of 6 times due to the calipers hanging up and not releaseing fully. *ak | |||
| 04/21/2004 | 3 | ||
| Consumer had to change brakes 3 times. while driving consumer heard a grinding noise in the front of vehicle. consumer took vehicle to the dealer the first time, and they replaced the brakes. then, brakes malfunctioned again, and consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer. this time they turned the rotors, and put on new brakes. the same type of noise was heard again. this time, when she took the vehicle to dealer for checking and repair, they replaced the master cylinder/calipers/ rotors, and put on another set of brakes on the vehicle. after consumer picked up the vehicle from dealer brakes still were not working properly. consumer took the vehicle back to dealer, but was told by dealer it was just a matter of tightening up some screws. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 5 | 06/20/2001 | |
| I have had serious brake wearing issue, in one years time a total of 40,000 mi i used 3 sets of brakes pads for this car.i had have brake calipers changes, in front (loaded) and rear wheel cylinders, (2), and new drums for rear brakes. *ak brake continued to be a problem and have had completely bleed the system at chevrolet dealer. now i have turn signal problems. they work when they want to. due to my busy work schedule i have been unable to have repair done. chevrolet repair hours are limited. my commute is long over 60 miles one way. it is often very difficult due to turn signal failure at critical moments. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 08/15/2005 | 28000 | 2 | 08/31/2003 |
| Front brake pads and rotors keep needing to be replaced. car was purchased new in sept of 2003, need new pads/resurfaced rotors at 13,000 miles and again at 28,000 miles. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 4 | 09/15/2003 | |
| Dt: the contact states that she owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu ls . she purchased the vehicle in september of 2003. january 2004 she noticed a quivering pulsating brake problem. she took vehicle to the dealer, they cleaned the brakes and then they were fine. march 204 she took vehicle in for a regular pennsylvania inspection and she had them check the brakes. they said they were excellent. may 12 2004 she had brake failure. the brake pads, shoes, and rotors had all burnt off the vehicle. so she had all of them replaced. she takes her vehicle in every four to five weeks for an oil change. every other oil change she has brakes inspected, so it is about every 10 weeks. the last week of march she went in for another inspection everything, including the calibration on the brakes looked perfect. may 10th 2005 brake failure again, the brake shoes, pads, and the rotors burnt off again. the contact called three dealer in the pennsylavnia area and all the dealers stated that chevrolet malibus are known for brake problems. she called gm on may 10th, and they were only worried about how many miles on the vehicle she had, and told her to get brakes serviced more often. in a total of six weeks vehicle has burnt out the brake pads, shoes, and rotors.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 14000 | 1 | |
| While driving between 30-35 mph a metal to metal noise occurred upon depression of the brake pedal. vehicle was driven to a mechanic, who indicated that the front driver brake pad broke in half. *ak | |||
| 11/03/2004 | 11000 | 2 | 06/18/2003 |
| I have not had any accidents or injuries but i have had to replace the brake pads and rotors twice since purchasing the vehicle 6/18/03. i was told the first time which was in january of this year that i had to have my brake pads and rotors replaced that it was because my brake pads were sticking and had worn completely away so they were replaced under warranty because it had occured before i had put 12000 miles on the car. the second time was in september and they had to replace the brake pads again, but after i took my car home i noticed that my car would shudder violently when braking so i took it back the first week of november and they had to repair/replace the rotors for the second time as well.*ak | |||
| 10/26/2004 | 11000 | 4 | 08/19/2002 |
| I have put 3 sets of brake pads and rotors on my malibu. i had the right front hub assembly changed twice. my cars brakes throw off alot of brake dust and must be pushed way down before stopping.*ak | |||
| 10/12/2004 | 1 | ||
| When the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. a loud squeaking noise was heard when the brakes were applied. the consumer was able to drive to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the brake pads and rotors needed replacement. please fill in additional information. *jb | |||
| 05/14/2004 | 12000 | 4 | |
| Dealer replaced at 12,000 miles the fronts rotors and pads, at 23,000 miles fronts rotors and pads were replaced, at 25,000 miles rotors were resurfaced and replaced the pads, and at 27, 000 miles dealership indicated the needed resurface the front rotors and replaced the pads once again. *ak | |||
| 03/19/2003 | 8000 | 3 | 12/11/2002 |
| I have had to replace not only the brake pads but the rotors as well, every 20,000 miles dealer tells me it's the way i drive. it just so happens that i drive for a living and i'm sorry it's the product! *la | |||
| 10/21/2003 | 23000 | 9 | 10/11/2003 |
| While driving at 50 mph and when depressing the brakes vehicle shuddered violently and the pulled to the right. this problem occurred on many occasions, and the consumer felt that lost of control was imminent. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the front brake pads. afterwards the vehicle performed worse than prior to repairs. *ak the rotors were warped. *sc *jb | |||
| 11/28/2003 | 1 | 11/29/2002 | |
| Manufacturing safety issue - chevrolet malibu 2003 front wheel assembly hubs rotors, and brakes. continuous problems. dealer and general motors refuses to correct. rotors warped, causing brake pads to wear out. turned twice already. left hub replaced. now experiencing same problems again with braking. dealer refuses to repair during november 28, 2003 visit. *ak | |||
| 08/20/2003 | 16375 | 1 | 10/22/2002 |
| 2003 chevrolet malibu brake pads and rotors need replacement after 8,000-25,000 miles due to rust and wear. brakes were excellent at 10,871 miles, then needed replacement at 16,350 along with new rotors.*ak | |||
| 08/05/2003 | 2 | ||
| Chevrolet 2003 malibu - the car was leased in march 2003. the brakes were failing and the car was taken back to the dealer. they could not detect any problems since no lights came on in the car. the problem occurrence is unpredictable. brakes become very hard and car doesn't stop, steering wheel vibrates, car does not accelerate, consumes a lot of gas. problem detected was brake pedal remained down even when it wasn't being used. the car was brought back to the dealer three times before the defect was detected by the service manager. the car was reportedly repaired (readjusted switch for proper release of brake, replaced ft pads and rotors due to excess heat on ft brakes), but after a week, the problem represented itself. the car is now (8/21/03) at the dealer for repair (4th time it goes in). the manufacturer customer service is giving me a difficult time admitting that the car has a serious defect. they are trying to convince me that the symptoms the car presents may not signify that the problem is the same. i totally disagree because, it is the same problem. my husband and i were almost killed on the nj turnpike due to this problem. i have asked them to take back the car but i have had little success. i am hoping that this complaint will spark an investigation. the dealer mentioned that this exact problem was found on the avalanche models.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/23/2005 | 22600 | 20 | 08/31/2003 |
| 2003 chevy malibu has had recurring brake problems for the last 10,000 miles it has 33,000 miles . brakes would grab and vibrate the front end. finally was told that it needed new rotors and pads, it is driven on a regular basis and from all the other brake complaints i read about this needs to be investigated. *jb | |||
| 08/15/2005 | 28000 | 2 | 08/31/2003 |
| Front brake pads and rotors keep needing to be replaced. car was purchased new in sept of 2003, need new pads/resurfaced rotors at 13,000 miles and again at 28,000 miles. *jb | |||
| 07/06/2005 | 30000 | 06/13/2003 | |
| Vehicle safety issue: 2003 chevy malibu has been into the dealer three (3) times for brake repairs. first complaint i was told brakes needed to wear in, car one (1) week old. second complaint, soft and pulsating pedal with poor stopping, rotors were refinished, vehicle mileage 6,800. third complaint, vehicle uncontrollable when stopping at highway speeds, dealer advised that rotors have excessive run-out and inner pads are low. cost to repair three hundred and fifty dollars ($350.00), vehicle mileage 30,000. dealer and general motors refuse to admit the brake wear is caused by a safety defect in the braking system. no repairs have been made and vehicle was released from the dealer and is now unsafe to operate due to uncontrollable steering while brakes are applied. | |||
| 05/26/2005 | 34000 | 1000 | 05/24/2005 |
| On 5/24/05 i purchased a 2003 chevy malibu from suburban chevy. from the moment i test drove it there were issues with brake noise from the car's front tires. i also noticed that the pedal was very soft when the brakes were applied. on my first visit i was informed by the technician that it was brake rust from sitting in the lot and that it would burn off in a couple of days. a week later, i returned with the same noise and a pulsating steering wheel when the brakes were applied. this time another technician informed me that the rotors were incorrectly machined and that they would fix the problem. he also informed me that because the brakes were partially metallic, i would experience some noise. what he didn't tell me was that i would still experience the soft pedal and pulsating steering at slower speeds. to date the problem persists. | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 4 | 09/15/2003 | |
| Dt: the contact states that she owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu ls . she purchased the vehicle in september of 2003. january 2004 she noticed a quivering pulsating brake problem. she took vehicle to the dealer, they cleaned the brakes and then they were fine. march 204 she took vehicle in for a regular pennsylvania inspection and she had them check the brakes. they said they were excellent. may 12 2004 she had brake failure. the brake pads, shoes, and rotors had all burnt off the vehicle. so she had all of them replaced. she takes her vehicle in every four to five weeks for an oil change. every other oil change she has brakes inspected, so it is about every 10 weeks. the last week of march she went in for another inspection everything, including the calibration on the brakes looked perfect. may 10th 2005 brake failure again, the brake shoes, pads, and the rotors burnt off again. the contact called three dealer in the pennsylavnia area and all the dealers stated that chevrolet malibus are known for brake problems. she called gm on may 10th, and they were only worried about how many miles on the vehicle she had, and told her to get brakes serviced more often. in a total of six weeks vehicle has burnt out the brake pads, shoes, and rotors.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 12000 | 3 | 11/21/2002 |
| The vehicle's rotors warped and the brake pads wore out which caused the brakes to pulsate. *nm the consumer requested reimbursement. this was a recurrent problem. *sc | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 13000 | 2 | 10/10/2003 |
| Front end rotors are very thin, heating up, and warping. rotors has been changed two times since march of 2003. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle pulsated when brakes are applied. *tc | |||
| 11/03/2004 | 11000 | 2 | 06/18/2003 |
| I have not had any accidents or injuries but i have had to replace the brake pads and rotors twice since purchasing the vehicle 6/18/03. i was told the first time which was in january of this year that i had to have my brake pads and rotors replaced that it was because my brake pads were sticking and had worn completely away so they were replaced under warranty because it had occured before i had put 12000 miles on the car. the second time was in september and they had to replace the brake pads again, but after i took my car home i noticed that my car would shudder violently when braking so i took it back the first week of november and they had to repair/replace the rotors for the second time as well.*ak | |||
| 10/26/2004 | 11000 | 4 | 08/19/2002 |
| I have put 3 sets of brake pads and rotors on my malibu. i had the right front hub assembly changed twice. my cars brakes throw off alot of brake dust and must be pushed way down before stopping.*ak | |||
| 10/12/2004 | 1 | ||
| When the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. a loud squeaking noise was heard when the brakes were applied. the consumer was able to drive to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the brake pads and rotors needed replacement. please fill in additional information. *jb | |||
| 04/27/2004 | 11434 | 2 | 06/17/2003 |
| When driving on the expressway, when ever i brake the front end shook really hard, took the car in, rotors where warped, so the dealership replaced them. back on the road the car shook even hard in the front end took to dealership and they fixed the problem and replaced the pads and now i have really loud sound when i stop and when i am on the express way there is a vibration when i go over 70mph. i have had this car a year and it has been in the shop more than 7 times for front end work from the lower control arms being replaced to the struts being defective and the gm rep i consault with tries to be helpful but the car is unsafe.*ak | |||
| 03/11/2004 | 12000 | 3 | |
| While braking brake pedal went to the floor, causing vehicle to shimmy. dealership repaired the problem twice, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 05/14/2004 | 12000 | 4 | |
| Dealer replaced at 12,000 miles the fronts rotors and pads, at 23,000 miles fronts rotors and pads were replaced, at 25,000 miles rotors were resurfaced and replaced the pads, and at 27, 000 miles dealership indicated the needed resurface the front rotors and replaced the pads once again. *ak | |||
| 03/19/2003 | 8000 | 3 | 12/11/2002 |
| I have had to replace not only the brake pads but the rotors as well, every 20,000 miles dealer tells me it's the way i drive. it just so happens that i drive for a living and i'm sorry it's the product! *la | |||
| 04/21/2004 | 3 | ||
| Consumer had to change brakes 3 times. while driving consumer heard a grinding noise in the front of vehicle. consumer took vehicle to the dealer the first time, and they replaced the brakes. then, brakes malfunctioned again, and consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer. this time they turned the rotors, and put on new brakes. the same type of noise was heard again. this time, when she took the vehicle to dealer for checking and repair, they replaced the master cylinder/calipers/ rotors, and put on another set of brakes on the vehicle. after consumer picked up the vehicle from dealer brakes still were not working properly. consumer took the vehicle back to dealer, but was told by dealer it was just a matter of tightening up some screws. *ak | |||
| 04/09/2004 | 3 | ||
| While depressing the brake pedal consumer heard a grinding noise which caused the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. consumer took vehicle to the dealer to be inspected, and mechanic determined that front rotors wore out. consumer stated that the rotors had been replaced three times within one year. *ak | |||
| 12/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| When depressing the brake pedal consumer heard a grinding noise which caused extended stopping distance. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. the mechanic informed the consumer that the front rotors wore out. *ak | |||
| 4 | 05/01/2003 | ||
| 2003 chevrolet malibu have problems with rotors.*mr the consumer was also told the vehicle had a defective brake lamp switch which caused parts to actually melt because the brakes stayed engaged while driving. one month later the vehicle was back to experiencing the same problem, the consumer stated when he attempted to make a u-turn, the tire did not turn they grabbed the road and sat there just bending the pressure of the turn and the vehicle bucked. *jb *nm | |||
| 11/28/2003 | 1 | 11/29/2002 | |
| Manufacturing safety issue - chevrolet malibu 2003 front wheel assembly hubs rotors, and brakes. continuous problems. dealer and general motors refuses to correct. rotors warped, causing brake pads to wear out. turned twice already. left hub replaced. now experiencing same problems again with braking. dealer refuses to repair during november 28, 2003 visit. *ak | |||
| 08/20/2003 | 16375 | 1 | 10/22/2002 |
| 2003 chevrolet malibu brake pads and rotors need replacement after 8,000-25,000 miles due to rust and wear. brakes were excellent at 10,871 miles, then needed replacement at 16,350 along with new rotors.*ak | |||
| 08/05/2003 | 2 | ||
| Chevrolet 2003 malibu - the car was leased in march 2003. the brakes were failing and the car was taken back to the dealer. they could not detect any problems since no lights came on in the car. the problem occurrence is unpredictable. brakes become very hard and car doesn't stop, steering wheel vibrates, car does not accelerate, consumes a lot of gas. problem detected was brake pedal remained down even when it wasn't being used. the car was brought back to the dealer three times before the defect was detected by the service manager. the car was reportedly repaired (readjusted switch for proper release of brake, replaced ft pads and rotors due to excess heat on ft brakes), but after a week, the problem represented itself. the car is now (8/21/03) at the dealer for repair (4th time it goes in). the manufacturer customer service is giving me a difficult time admitting that the car has a serious defect. they are trying to convince me that the symptoms the car presents may not signify that the problem is the same. i totally disagree because, it is the same problem. my husband and i were almost killed on the nj turnpike due to this problem. i have asked them to take back the car but i have had little success. i am hoping that this complaint will spark an investigation. the dealer mentioned that this exact problem was found on the avalanche models.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 4 | 09/15/2003 | |
| Dt: the contact states that she owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu ls . she purchased the vehicle in september of 2003. january 2004 she noticed a quivering pulsating brake problem. she took vehicle to the dealer, they cleaned the brakes and then they were fine. march 204 she took vehicle in for a regular pennsylvania inspection and she had them check the brakes. they said they were excellent. may 12 2004 she had brake failure. the brake pads, shoes, and rotors had all burnt off the vehicle. so she had all of them replaced. she takes her vehicle in every four to five weeks for an oil change. every other oil change she has brakes inspected, so it is about every 10 weeks. the last week of march she went in for another inspection everything, including the calibration on the brakes looked perfect. may 10th 2005 brake failure again, the brake shoes, pads, and the rotors burnt off again. the contact called three dealer in the pennsylavnia area and all the dealers stated that chevrolet malibus are known for brake problems. she called gm on may 10th, and they were only worried about how many miles on the vehicle she had, and told her to get brakes serviced more often. in a total of six weeks vehicle has burnt out the brake pads, shoes, and rotors.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 5 | 06/20/2001 | |
| I have had serious brake wearing issue, in one years time a total of 40,000 mi i used 3 sets of brakes pads for this car.i had have brake calipers changes, in front (loaded) and rear wheel cylinders, (2), and new drums for rear brakes. *ak brake continued to be a problem and have had completely bleed the system at chevrolet dealer. now i have turn signal problems. they work when they want to. due to my busy work schedule i have been unable to have repair done. chevrolet repair hours are limited. my commute is long over 60 miles one way. it is often very difficult due to turn signal failure at critical moments. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 04/21/2004 | 3 | ||
| Consumer had to change brakes 3 times. while driving consumer heard a grinding noise in the front of vehicle. consumer took vehicle to the dealer the first time, and they replaced the brakes. then, brakes malfunctioned again, and consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer. this time they turned the rotors, and put on new brakes. the same type of noise was heard again. this time, when she took the vehicle to dealer for checking and repair, they replaced the master cylinder/calipers/ rotors, and put on another set of brakes on the vehicle. after consumer picked up the vehicle from dealer brakes still were not working properly. consumer took the vehicle back to dealer, but was told by dealer it was just a matter of tightening up some screws. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 08/05/2003 | 2 | ||
| Chevrolet 2003 malibu - the car was leased in march 2003. the brakes were failing and the car was taken back to the dealer. they could not detect any problems since no lights came on in the car. the problem occurrence is unpredictable. brakes become very hard and car doesn't stop, steering wheel vibrates, car does not accelerate, consumes a lot of gas. problem detected was brake pedal remained down even when it wasn't being used. the car was brought back to the dealer three times before the defect was detected by the service manager. the car was reportedly repaired (readjusted switch for proper release of brake, replaced ft pads and rotors due to excess heat on ft brakes), but after a week, the problem represented itself. the car is now (8/21/03) at the dealer for repair (4th time it goes in). the manufacturer customer service is giving me a difficult time admitting that the car has a serious defect. they are trying to convince me that the symptoms the car presents may not signify that the problem is the same. i totally disagree because, it is the same problem. my husband and i were almost killed on the nj turnpike due to this problem. i have asked them to take back the car but i have had little success. i am hoping that this complaint will spark an investigation. the dealer mentioned that this exact problem was found on the avalanche models.*ak | |||