It appears that the brake caliper and brake system have some defects. I've had brakes replaces 3 times since February of this year (2003). Checked the fluid level, hoses and lines. Brakes failed once at slow speed 30 mph. Haven't had a failure since, however, the system is eating up brake pads mostly on the left side.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

On the 22nd of October my vehicle had lost its brakes while traveling down a hill. My immediate response was to apply my emergency brake which did stop my car but also proceeded to cause it to crash. Upon investigation by my ins. Co. (nationwide ins.) they found that both front brake hoses had frayed on the Malibu which had caused me to lose my brakes. Further action will be taken to be reimbursed for my vehicle which is now considered totalled. My concern is that this does not happen to other owners of the same type vehicle and I am further requesting a recall on the hoses of the Malibu. A report is available from my ins. Co @[xxx]harrisburg, pa [xxx] thank you, [xxx]. parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Palmerton, PA, USA