Problems with 1999 Chevrolet Malibu SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

When applying brakes there is a shimmy in the steering wheel. contacted dealer, and they replaced front brake rotors. had to take back vehicle to dealer for the same problems on 3-mar-2000 at 16800 miles, and dealer replaced rotors again. *ak

The brakes have been resurfaced once. the pads have been replaced 3 times and the rotors replaced twice. i have had the car in for the final repair attempt on the brakes. they say there is nothing wrong with them. while the car was in the shop for this, the driver's power window went out. three people in the service dept. tried to get it to work. i had to leave the car another day. when i went to pick it up, i was told there was nothing wrong with the window and it is now working. the power locks lock and unlock themselves periodically. i hear air coming in the driver's door. the cd player face gets to hot to touch and i smell burning. i was told this was normal. the steering column wouldn't tilt down because of plastic debris on the assembly. the brake light circuit board melted. the air conditioner control head shorted out. the evap system vapor pressure sensor had to be replaced. the rear doors stuck and had to be lubricated. the glove compartment latch had to be adjusted to stop rattle. the transmission had to be replaced. *ak

When applying the brakes, the steering wheel shakes and vibrates, dealer informed consumer that there was a problem with the rotor.*jb

While driving, applying the brakes and trying slow down,steering wheel will begin to vibrate.*ak

Rotors and pads were replaced, control panel went out. happened 3 times. *ak

Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. *ak *slc

Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown dealer can not determine the problem. *ak *slc

Rotors replaced 3 times in one year, worn down. when applying brakes they pulsate, and there is increased braking distance. also tie rod had to be replaced. *ak

Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. *ak *ml

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

Front end of vehicle vibrates when brakes are applied. have now had 3rd set of brakes and rotors replaced, also had calipers replaced. after last repairs vehicle was taken to another dealership for repairs. i was told this could be expected to happen again in another 5000 to 7000 miles.*ak

The brakes had to be completely replaced at 19,000 miles and again 11,000 miles later. independent brake repair shop said it was a manufacturer defect. still trying to resolve with gmc. *ak

1 - brake failure at 15,000 miles; replaced brakes 4 times after dealer and manufacturer (chevrolet) failed to repair; i purchased 3 calipers, 4 rotors and many brake pads at costs of $1,000. 2 - gas guage sending unit failed after 60,000 miles; could not determine proper fuel level; purchased and replaced unit at cost of $325. 3 - intake manifold failed at 45,000 miles; vehicle experienced severe overheating; dealer charged $700 to perform valve job after charging $700 to replace intake manifold; 4 - battery failed after 25,000 miles; positive post fell out of battery; purchased replacement and did not have vehicle towed to dealer because i was in california from texas on a trip - costs $70 . *ak

Keep having problems with rotors. vehicle shakes when applying brakes. i have seen many complaints on this issue, but chevrolet wont seem to realize it is a problem. *ak

I have had this malibu in the shop 7 times for the engine check light coming on security system for 3 or 4 times that is working now brakes that has failed 2 times in the last 3 weeks and i am scared to drive it i have got 2 little children and i am scared to get it my own car what i thought was safe to drive when i got it. *ak

Brake pads and rotors experience unusual wear. *slc

When applying brakes there was pulsation and vibration, dealer has turned or replaced front rotors 5 times.*ak consumer adds that the vehicle began to lose control when applying brakes and is noisy. *tt

When pressing brakes brakes pedal has gone to floor before vehicle will slow down. brakes were replaced in 1999/ 2000, and 2001. *ak approximately every 15000 miles the brakes and rotors had been changed. *yh

Anytime when applying brakes they pulsate/ vibrate had the rotors turned at the dealership. but, is still having problems with brakes. *ak

Front brake pads replaced and rotors turned, rear brakes serviced. *cj

Front brake rotors warped and resufaced at 7,491 miles. rotors warped and replaced at 12,864 miles. rotors warped and replaced again at 21,000 miles. as warping develops braking distance increases with more pedal pressure required for stopping.*ak

Gm needs to recal the malibus for brake replacement problems. *ak

Rotors have required replacement due to warpage 5 times in less than 40,000 miles. cell phone number 407-341-4314. *ak consumer states the faulty brakes cause vibration. *slc

At less than 3000 miles car started to lose power in acceleration. and transmission started shifting roughly. has now been to dealership 5 times for the same problem. my children and i have almost gotten ran over by other automobiles numerous times, simply because the car would not go. while the car was in for the 2nd repair of the clock spring they broke the tilt lever and scratched trim on steering column. tires are wearing unevenly dealer stated this was normal for a malibu. this car has been nothing but problems since the first day. i have driven more loaner cars than i have my own that i continue to make payments on. most of the miles on my car has been due to repeated visits to the shop. i am very unhappy with this car, the dealership, the service dept., and the way gm has handled the case. *ak( dot number: 93t m + s tire size: p2155or15 )

Front brakes at a high speed vehicle shakes a lot. in november of 1999 dealer could not remedy problem. in march of 2000 dealer replaced front brakes. then, in may 2000 they were replaced. late august, brakes had to be replaced again.*ak brakes and rotors were replaced on november 16,2000. *yh

When driving above 35mph & would start to brake, vehicle would start to vibrate & shake in front. when vehicle was below 35mph & brakes were applied, it would not shutter or shake. took vehicle to dealer at least 3 different times & had the brakes replaced. first time were pads/rotors & calipers. second time were rotors & pads. when vehicle reached 36,000, nothing would be done for the brakes. *ak

When depressing brakes noticed vehicle shaking . dealer stated rotors needed to be replaced. *ak front rotors and pads were warped and scored. abs light illuminated. *slc

When applying the brakes the vehicle would begin to surge then shake and shimmy making steering difficult the rotors were turned and worked fine for about 3000 mi. then the same problem occurred the rotors were then replaced while at the dealership we learned that they were having a lot of this type of problem with the malibu and grand am . we were also informed that the warranty on the rotors was only for 17000 mi. rather than the 36000 mi. shown in the warranty book.

Consumer had brakes/ pads and shoes, and rotors replaced 4 times since purchase of vehicle. at this time brake need to be replaced again. dealer has been no help at all. *ak

When appyling brakes in an emergency abs system failed to activate, and pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown. *ak after three visits to the dealer for brake problem, the abs system failed again resulting in accident. *yh

Excessive wear of rotors and brake pads. replacement made twice within a year. dealer notified. provide further details. *ak

Vehicle has experienced continued front disc brake failure which caused brake pulsation, several replacements however unit is still experiencing problems. *mjs

First noticed at 5,500 miles car would vibrate or pulsate when brakes were applied.dealer said front rotors were warped and replaced them. problem repeated at 12,000 miles. rotors replaced again. problem repeated again at 17,500 miles. rotors replaced again.

After making buying this car, i found out what a lemon really is. one month after the purchase, the front end started shaking so bad, i could not drive over 55 on the interstate. i brought it back to the dealer who told me the rotors were a bad design. they apparently had made them too thin, which was causing them to warp during braking. after they were changed to a thicker rotor i still continued to have problems. the dealer new of several complaints with the same thing happening, and even though they put a thicker rotor on, it was still happening. i could not get help anywhere. they blew me off until there was no warranty left. i was told it was the tires being out of balance. when i went to the tire dealer, they would tell me it was the rotors. needless to say, after 6 new sets of tires, and 7 sets of rotors, i learned to deal with it. i would drive it about a month, the shaking would come back, and i would change the rotors again. this however would eventually ruin the tires after a few months, so i would replace them to. i to had the same problem with the antifreeze light coming on, and was loosing it somewhere within the motor. when my husband went to change the oil, there was antifreeze mixed in with it. i only had 6 payments left on this car, but i was tired of 5 yrs of dealing with this lemon. i traded it in! never will i own another malibu. they are junk! i now own a subaru! these dealers need to learn the secret subaru has. treat your customer good after the sale!!!!!!!!!!!!! word. of mouth is the best form of advertisement. as for the dealers i dealt with. i would not send my dog to them!!!!. *nm

Every three months anti-lock braking system rotors have to be changed or shaved. dealer has been contacted. please provide further details.*ak

Car shakes when brakes applied at normal driving speeds. was told by love chevrolet's service man that they were having problems with the brakes on these cars. it seems that will have to repair rotors every 8,000 miles or live with the problem. *ak

Whenever brakes were applied in an emergency situation/sudden stop, it caused vehicle to go out of control. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on four occasions, and nothing could be found. *ak

We have been having problems with the brakes on this car from the time we bought it. the right front brakes pull and shake when you apply them. the vehicle has been serviced several times for the same problem by chevrolet and it still occurrs. everyone else we have talked to that also owns a chevrolet malibu has the same problem. i am concerned not only for my safety and the safety of others around me, but also that this car will cost me a fortune once the warranty expires. this is obviously (to me and the people i have talked to) a manufacturers defect. please investigate accordingly. thank you for your time. mary "carolyn" kling. *ak

The brake pads and rotors wore out prematurely several times, causing pulsation and noise. *yh

The consumer was driving at 70 mph and applied the brakes, pedal was soft, and the vehicle kept going at 70 mph and then slowed down. vehicle had no steering and the brake pedal was shaking. in low speed when applying the brakes, they wore out and the rotors have been replaced five times. dealer can't determine the cause of the problem. *ak

Vehicle vibrates when appling brakes. brakes and rotors keep wearing prematurely. dealer contacted. *ak jlg

Consumer has had to replace brakes and rotors five times in a year and a half. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

Vehicle experienced excessive brake component failures and the abs light illuminates intermittently, the brake rotors warped causing pulsation and have been replaced 4 times, the brake pads have been replaced twice due to grinding noise. nlm

Brakes pulsated and made noise. currently, brakes are locking up and rotors need to be replaced.*ak

Replaced brake shoes and rotors every 6 months. *tt

Brake system is grinding, and it is very difficult for vehicle to make a left turn. when braking and making a turn, there is a vibration in steering. consumer is concerned about safety of the vehicle. dealership examines vehicle approximately every 3 months for this defect. dealership has replaced pads and rotors, and performed numerous service jobs on brake system. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak

Vehicle purchased in may 1999,has been in the shop 16 times for repairs, including inoperable horn, warped rotors,turned once, resurfaced once and finally replaced, interior vinyl peeling, replaced once and is occuring again,windows stuck in down position, current work order to have windows checked, break pedal making a "creaking" noise when depressed, recently repaird with at least 4-5 visits to the dealer with no successful repair of problem, defective motor on the heater, making strange noise, air conditioning is now starting to "smell" vehicle rolls when put in park, notified factory and have current file number, factory informed me that if it's still under warranty and in need of repair to bring it in...there is nothing else we (the factory) can do...i believe too numerous repairs in an 11 month period..still have outstanding work orders for needed future repairs. *ak

Ongoing problem with frontal vibration while traveling at highway speed of 65-70 mph. also, caused vehicle to go out of control when applying brakes at that speed. vehicle been in/out dealer shop on nine occasions. some repairs and parts replacements was made; but, problem still occurring. *ak

Took vehicle to mechanic due to brake problems. was informed by mechanic brakes were too hot & were warping the rotors. while traveling at highway speed brakes would get worse. they would shake badly. also, no brake lights. cover for lights had melted. vehicle repaired 3 times already. brakes failed to stop vehicle.*ak

There have been issues with this car involving the front driver's side brakes (calipers sticking), the rear brake lights (rusted circuit board and burned out bulbs), rear seat belt (part that locked belt to make it safe for child seat was plastic and broke) and now also the intake & intake gaskets on the cooling system. i'm getting really fed up with having the car in the shop all the time. now, at 57,000 miles, the intake gaskets need to be replaced at a cost of $600, when they were already replaced at 16,000 miles when the intake was replaced. we thought we were done paying for this car, but i guess not. *jb