10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #22

Jun 011999

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Replaced brake shoes and rotors every 6 months.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #21

Oct 292002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
The left rear brake makes noise and the brake cylinder was replaced. Also, warped rotors were replaced and turned as well.

- Dubuque, IA, USA

problem #20

Oct 102000

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer is experiencing continual problems with the brakes and rotors warping on this vehicle. Consumers first inclination that there was a problem with the brakes is when she brought the vehicle in because of a grinding noise. Consumer nearly lost control of vehicle because of a sudden need to brake, the vehicle went out of control as the rotors were shaking the steering column so bad the vehicle went into a skid, also the ABS light would illuminate on vehicle.

- Denton, TX, USA

problem #19

Mar 012002

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer states the vehicle would vibrate when braking, dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Plymouth, MI, USA

problem #18

Dec 272001

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer states brakes are pulsating. Dealer determined front rotors and rear drums need to be turned and resurfaced.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #17

Aug 011999

Malibu

  • miles
The brake pads and rotors wore out prematurely several times, causing pulsation and noise.

- Hannibal, NY, USA

problem #16

Jun 011999

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle vibrates when appling brakes. Brakes and rotors keep wearing prematurely. Dealer contacted. Jlg

- Hawley, PA, USA

problem #15

May 012001

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittenly when applying brakes, vehicle will not stop, consumer has to apply harder and pump brakes. Contacted dealer and had brakes repaired but problem still exists. Consumer stated that the dealer replaced master cylinder and pad as a possible solution to the problem.

- Medina, NY, USA

problem #14

Mar 262002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
The brakes lock up on vehicle, the consumer had to put 8 sets of brakes rotors and calipers on vehicle. Nlm

- Allons, TN, USA

problem #13

Sep 012000

Malibu

  • miles
Contacted manufacturere and local dealer. No assistance offered on brake failure or intake gasket failure in which they told me is due the the normal heat of the engine causing it to fail.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #12

Mar 222001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
6 months after purchase and presently, left front brakes cause vehicle to shake, consumer states vehicle is hard to control on ice and snow at high speeds, consumer also hears a low hum coming from front of vehicle, sound could be brake related or a suspension problem.

- Oshkosh, WI, USA

problem #11

Mar 012000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown dealer can not determine the problem.

- Medford, NY, USA

problem #10

Mar 012000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown.

- Medford, NY, USA

problem #9

Oct 281999

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When depressing brakes noticed vehicle shaking. Dealer stated rotors needed to be replaced. Front rotors and pads were warped and scored. ABS light illuminated.

- Mocksville, NC, USA

problem #8

Jan 032001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
The front end experienced vibration, the reason was because of faulty brakes and rotors which have been replaced twice.

- Harts, WV, USA

problem #7

Jan 162001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
While traveling brakes light indicator light would flash. Also, brakes pedal would travel to floorboard when depressed.

- New Martinville, WV, USA

problem #6

Dec 012000

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer was traveling in traffic and a truck in front suddenly stopped. Rear ended truck because brakes were not grabbing or holding. Surface of brakes was warped and pulsated. Vehicle sustained $8500 worth of damage. Brakes were defective from maufacturer.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #5

Apr 242000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Rotors and brakes experience unusual wear.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #4

Jan 112000

Malibu

  • miles
Brake pads and rotors experience unusual wear.

- Trenton, GA, USA

problem #3

Nov 062000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Brakes have to be replaced every 8,000 miles. Dealer has 2 times repaired brakes. Dealer isn't goning to keep replacing the brakes.

- Stoughton, WI, USA

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