1999 Chevrolet Malibu Rotor Problems
- 105
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 105 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- rotors replaced · 29 records
- brake rotors · 25 records
- applying brakes · 16 records
- replaced rotors · 14 records
- front brake · 12 records
- steering wheel · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Anti-Theft Device · Automatic (Asc) · Ignition · Pads · Rotor · Unknown Or Other
I purchased a 1999 chevy malibu in november 2003. I have replaced the brake pads at least 10 times ($20 each time), the rotors have been replaced 3 times ($70 each time). The brakes give you no warning they just quit suddenly which has almost caused several accidents. The abs light always comes on and when this happens you can guarantee the ignition switch is about to lock up on you. The rear windows quit working, i…
ODI 10176850
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Engine And Engine Cooling · Rotor
Vehicle has just reached 62000 miles. Most recent incident - all dashboard warning lights came on-car died and had to be towed to dealer. Replaced alternator - supposedly "common" at this mileage. Six weeks prior - coolant indicator keeps coming on. Dealer replaced lower intake manifold gasket and water pump. Also told common in this car at this mileage. Brakes done also - rotors needed replacement - again…
ODI 10149489
Caliper · Cooling System · Pads · Rotor · Tail Lights
. I bought car new. The rotors, calipers and brake pads on this car have been replaced 4 times. The passenger side tail lights have had to be replaced every year due to water getting into the assembly. The ac switch - blower resistor has had to be replaced. The first time i replaced the rotors - it only had 5000 miles on it. It has 61000 today.
ODI 10121776
Rotor
Dt: the consumer stated four months after purchasing the vehicle with 7,000 miles on it the brakes failed. When stopping the vehicle felt as though the brakes were hitting on one side. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and they replaced the rotors. Approximately nine months later the problem recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the rotors were replaced a second time. *ak (12/08/05) the brakes…
ODI 10142265
Pads · Rotor
While driving 75 mph vehicle vibrated when applying the brakes. Vehicle was taken to an independent shop, and mechanic determined rotors and pads needed to be replaced. *ak *mr
ODI 10057929
Air Conditioner · Rotor
Ongoing problems since february 2004. Seems to get worse as time passes. Abs and emergency brakes lights warning comes up at the same time either during driving or 10-15 second after starting car. When this happen, power windows locked up. Also, air conditioning power light went out and don't work. Sometime restart cars several time to clear but doesn't always work. Problems can last a few minutes to hours or until…
ODI 10074827
Coil Springs · Pads · Rotor
When depressing the brakes at any speed there was pulsation and severe vibrations throughout the steering column. Also, there was extended stopping distance. Dealer had vehicle three times, and replaced rotors/pads on both sides, and the left front coil spring.*ak
ODI 10050512
Abs Warning Light · Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Anti-Theft Device · Control Module · Control Unit/Module · Cooling System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fan/Motor · Hub · Interior Lighting · Lock · Macpherson Strut · Master Cylinder · Pads · Power Window Devices And Controls · Rotor · Wheel Bearing
This 1999 chevrolet malibu was purchased in july 2001 in had a water leaking problem took 3 tries before they found it needed thermostat gasket didn't even have one in it they sold it to me .this way with a promise it had been fixed. Within the first year i had the car they had to replace both front wheel bearings & strut bushings. Then the alternator went out & it cause my battery to go bad overcharged it they…
1 injury
ODI 10045462
Caliper · Rotor
I experience constant brake grinding, and i had the rotors turned and the pads replaced twice over the past year. Recently, the calipers seized and the brakes did not work. The dealer claimed that there's nothing wrong -- two days after the pads, rotors, and calipers were replaced. *la
ODI 10041191
Rotor
I have to do a front brake job on my 99 malibu about twice per year because of excessive vibration when brakes are applied. This started after the original brakes started doing this and has continued. This is caused by the brake rotors not wearing evenly.*ak
ODI 10036930
Pads · Rotor
In march 2003 i had to have my rotors and pads replaced at 39,733 on my 1999 chevrolet. Malibu. The rotors were warped and the pads were eaten away by the rotors. Now, august 2003, my pads are eaten away again with less than 12,000 miles on them. I am afraid the rotors are warped again. I have heard many malibu owners and auto mechanics tell me there is a vehicle wide problem with the rotors and pads, yet gm…
ODI 10033334
12v/24v/48v Battery · Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Pads · Rotor
Have had many problems with this car! Bought car 2/17/2001.....-8/15/2001 had to replace alternator....2/24/2002 had intake manifold gasket replaced because of coolant leakage, cost was 600.00.....06/20/03 had to replace battery due to leakage and corrosion around positive cable.......7/24/03 had to replace brake pads and have rotors turned for the second time....i think that there should be a recall for some of…
ODI 10029147
Pads · Rotor
This vehicle has several problems. Problem# 3: the brakes need new rotors and pads. The vehicle constantly needs work done to the brakes. *ak
ODI 10022820
Engine And Engine Cooling · Rotor
I have had my rotors reground numerous times over the past one and a half years as well as have had both bearings replaced in the front. I had all valves replaced on the coolant system and it continues to leak still. There is a strong oder that comes in through the airconditioning vents. There is also a strong vibration when braking or traveling at higher speeds which makes the vehicle difficult to control.*ak
ODI 10021386
Rotor
Continual brake problems. Three complete front brake services including rotors and pads each time at 20,000 , 36,000 , and 55,000 miles. All service was performed by chevrolet dealers. After each service i have noticed a "grinding" noise, faint, at first but worsens gradually until replacement. Last dealer (simms chevrolet ortonville michigan) strongly suggested i call gm (which i have on the last two occasions) but…
ODI 10017064
Caliper · Pads · Rotor
I have numerous complaints regarding the brake system of my vehicle. I have had my car for just over a year now and i have had 3 wheelbearings done, the brakes changed twice, the rotors changed and turned, the calipers changed and more. The calipers continue to make a horrible crunching noise and no one wants to take responsibility for it. The dealer says its a manuafacturing defect and chevy says it was under…
ODI 10054658
Rotor
WHILE DRIVING 55MPH ROTORS CAUSE CAR TO SHAKE .*AK
ODI 8018319
Rotor
On august 30,2002 i was in a curve and applied the brakes and upon braking the car slid and was uncontrollable. This was the third time that this happened. The first two times i took the car to the dealership and was told that there was nothing wrong. After the accident on the third time a mechanic looked at the car and told me that the rotors and drums were out of round and should have been replaced. The car only…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10039021
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor
Front brake rotors causing extended stopping distance. Rotors have been replaced 3 times prior to the incident. Manufacturer has been notified. Please provide additional information.*ak
ODI 8017375
Brake Lights · Engine And Engine Cooling · Hose, Piping, And Connections · Rack · Rotor
Chevrolet malibu ls 1999, front end loose, replaced 2 bolts. *bf while driving the entire steering rack cracked for no reason. Less than a year later, the engine cradle rack came apart from the frame of the vehicle. The front brakes, lower intake gasket and water pump were all replaced. The abs and power steering pressure hose was replaced. The brake light bulbs had burned out. *jb
ODI 10117161
Rotor
Dt: chevrolet, malibu 1999, vehicle had brake problem. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer four times over the life of the car. Dealer told the consumer that the vehicle had warped rotors. Dealer fixed the brakes four times at the consumer's expense, gm denied the problem. The first time the brakes only lasted until 43, 000 miles. The second until 71000 miles, the third time until 79000 miles, and the forth time…
ODI 10125665
Pads · Rotor
Brakes started making noise and became sluggish while driving, dealer machined the rotors and the pads. *yh
ODI 785829
Rotor
There is vibration when applying brake at any speed, front rotors have been replaced twice.*jb
ODI 8009019
Mechanical · Rotor
The rotors on my 1999 chevrolet malibu have to be replaced at least once every 6 months. I have spoke with many malibu owners and they have the same problem as i do. So why is there no recall on this problem? *ak
ODI 10031151
Rotor
Front rotors warped at 23,000 miles so badly they could not be machined and had to be replaced. Dealer acknowledged this is a common problem on 1999 malibus, and that gmc changed rotor design in 2000, but indicated gm would not cover under warrenty (stated rotors subject to 12 mo/12k mile warrenty limit).*ak
ODI 749375