This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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Brake lights illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights do not illuminate when the pedal is pushed.; difficulty moving the gear shifter out of the "park" positions without pushing the brake. GM says there was never a recall, but a service bulletin was issued in regards to this problem.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the brake lights illuminated without depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to james martin Chevrolet (6250 woodward ave, detroit, mi 48202, (313) 444-8226) to be serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electrical stability control), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was determined that the warranty was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. When the vehicle was started, the brake lights remained illuminated until the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 158,709.
Brake lights illuminate when brake pedal is applied. Will go off when foot is taken off of pedal, but will go back on and stay on when pedal is not applied. This happens both when in neutral and in park and the car is stationary. I believe the problem is where increased resistance in the body control module (BCM) connection system can result in voltage fluctuations or intermittency in the brake apply sensor (bas) circuit that can cause brake lamp malfunction. The brake lamps illuminate without the brake pedal applied. Recall on this problem dated March 2017, # 13036. This recall problem and number does not show up in the NHTSA database.
Traction feature fails when braking. The brakes will not operate properly causing the vehicle to continue to travel forward although the brake pedal is being pressed. This happens most often when braking on an incline or in wet conditions. It happens whether the speed is fast or slow. Have brought vehicle to graff Chevy for recall repair, but continue to have problems. Had brake pads and rotors checked by Firestone who stated that neither of these needed repair, and therefore, are not adding to or causing the problem.
Brake lights stay on when not depressed cruise control will not work recall was completed took car back brake sensor was replaced on 6/16/16 as of today 6/26/16 problem is still there cost of $287.20. Iam not going to pay for the same problem I am a GM man but maybe no more and ill make sure and let everybody I can know about your service thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
I'll start by saying my vehicle had approximately 84,000 miles on it when this issue occurred a few weeks ago and is very well cared for and maintained. While driving on the highway at night I noticed that my break lights were not coming on when I pressed the break (I didn't see them illuminating the car behind me). While stopped in traffic I noticed that if I pressed the break pedal as far as it could go the lights would come on. The breaks lights then started working properly for about 15 minutes, then they started working in reverse order (breaks not pressed and light switch on, breaks pressed and break lights switch off). I brought the vehicle into a Chevy dealer to have this issue looked at, and referenced that it was showing the symptoms described in NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000. The dealer noted that I had already had the repairs for 14V252000 back in 2014 so it could not be due to that issue. In the end the deal changed my break switch and pedal position sensor, which has resolved the issue. I would ask that 14V252000 be updated to require the break switch and pedal position switch be replaced. I believe GM's response to original complaints of 14V252000 is not adequate. I am fortunate to be very observant of what my vehicle is doing, others will be much less fortunate and the results will lead to a crash.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 10 mph around a curve, the brakes did not respond and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The traction control light became illuminated and the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained an injury to the right arm that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 161,000.
Vehicle was already serviced under recall 13036 at dealer in Michigan - now just over 1 year later the same issue is present - brake lights on without depressing peddle - putting on brake does not turn on brake lights - cruse control not working because brake lights are on, sometimes unable to shift out of park, etc - same problem - last recall was only a temporary fix in my case.
In Sept 2014, I had my 2006 Malibu repaired under GM recall 13036. At the end of June 2015, I noticed that my brake lights were malfunctioning. I took my car to a local mechanic for repair, which was the same work that was done for the recall. At the end of July 2015, the malfunction return again. I contacted Chevy via email and phone, and was first told that there wasn't a recall for this problem. I called again and explain that I was having the problem described in recall 13036 (" these fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: The brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed"). I was then told that there was a recall, but that mine was "closed" since I had already had it done once. I am concerned that I will be rear-ended because of the malfunctioning brake lights, which is a problem that Chevy/GM is aware of, having already issued a recall.
Have not been in wreck yet but many people are driving cars that are unsafe. When you are driving brake lights are on when you apply them they go off, recall is not fixing problem. Chevrolet keeps charging diagnostic testing when they know its a module that needs isometric paste reapplied every three months. The power steering goes out also and that's how you know the lights aren't working, other than people asking if you are riding the brakes.
While driving my car days after I purchased it, suddenly the instrument panel lights started flashing on and off. This includes gas gauge, oil light, check engine soon, ABS, speedometer, dome light, radio, ... also showed on instrument panel an image of a car and a lock. Etc.. it flashed on and off for a while then completely went out. So I was unable to determine speed, how much gas was in the tank no inside light or radio.. the weather was below zero with a wind chill factor and I assumed it had something to do with that. After a few days everything came back except radio. An additional couple of days and radio came back. The car went in for inspection with in 10 days of purchase. Nothing was said, about electrical or instrument panel. Now on or about June 10th the same thing is happening more continuous flashing and electrical going out. It flashes when you start the car and continuously flashes while you drive sometimes just going blank for a while.. thank you.
My brake light on my car keep popping on in off while driving as if am pushing on brake.the police pulled me over several times in asked me was I riding my brakes I told him naw. He said I need 2call the deal ship because its an electric problem than.
I was on 44 just turned on 41 no cars on left or right none behind proceeding across traffic light other party was making a right turn I was stopping brakes ankle was fractured and we had a head on colision.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at approximately 5 mph, the brake pedal was applied but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a median in order to stop. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V252000 (electrical system, electrical stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) however, the part was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V1153000 (steering). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 10/28/2014 updated 4/22/2015
As I am making a right turn on airline street I felt it was a tight turn from the beginning & really don't think nothing of it, as I continue driving at about 15\20 per hour I was trying to make a right move to the right lane & once again my steering wheel was tight so I was force to use my brakes which I tried repeatedly but was enable to stop at that same moment there was a strong hit to my rear bumper by a commercial truck which end up being a hit and run from the commercial truck.
I worry that something will happen, my daughter and her 2 little girls use this car with faulty brake usage. Please help with this repair before they are in an accident. Thank you.... this is a recall but I am not getting anywhere.
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- Detroit, MI, USA