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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
791 miles

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1999 Chevrolet Malibu brakes problems

brakes problem

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1999 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments (Page 4 of 4)

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problem #7

Jun 302000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Intermittently when applying brakes, there is a grinding sound like metal to metal. Brakes feel spongy, and the ABS warning light comes on. This happens on dry pavement or wet pavement. The problem is more noticeable in stop and go traffic. Problem was reported to the dealership. The problem has not been corrected.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #6

Oct 011999

Malibu

  • miles
Excessive wear of rotors and brake pads. Replacement made twice within a year. Dealer notified. Provide further details.

- Maple Shade, NJ, USA

problem #5

May 182000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving and applying brakes front end of vehicle vibrated severely.this problem has been occurring due to premature wearing of brake pads and rotors. Rotors on disc brakes warped causing brake pads to wear unevenly.

- Lothian, MD, USA

problem #4

Mar 022000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When applying brakes vehicle pulsates and sometimes vehicle veers to left or right, and wont stop. Dealer says it's normal.

- Eaton Rapids, MI, USA

problem #3

Feb 222000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Due to the excessive wear of the brake rotors and pads, when traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a normal stop, consumer noticed a griding sound coming from the front end. Also, there was vibration within the steering column. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced brake rotors and pads. Problem still occurs.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #2

Mar 011999

Malibu

  • miles
While driving the brakes are wearing down and had to be replaced every 6-8 weeks because of the whinnig in the brakes.dealer was contacted and was aware of the problem, but there was no recall. Please provide any futher information.

- Riverdale, IL, USA

problem #1

Apr 261999

Malibu

  • miles
Have current case number with Chevy

- Boardman, OH, USA

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