1999 Chevrolet Malibu Rotor Problems

May 14, 1999

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Brake Lights · Rotor

Took vehicle to mechanic due to brake problems. Was informed by mechanic brakes were too hot & were warping the rotors. While traveling at highway speed brakes would get worse. They would shake badly. Also, no brake lights. Cover for lights had melted. Vehicle repaired 3 times already. Brakes failed to stop vehicle.*ak

ODI 859252

April 1, 1999

Pads · Rotor

Brake rotors has been replaced many times. Dealer could not fined cause. *ak the brake rotors and the front brake pads failed four times due to faulty manufacturing. *yh

ODI 869571

February 25, 1999

Rotor

Premature rotor warpage. Had them turned, problem is back after just 4000 miles. *ak

ODI 756284

Disc · Rotor

Front end vibration. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, they replaced the rotors and front brakes. However, problem recurred. *ak

ODI 10061515

17,000 miles

Disc · Rotor

Disc brakes and rotors have been replaced almost every 17,000 miles. *ak

ODI 10022983

36,000 miles

Rotor

The front brake rotors keep getting warped and gm denies that a problem exists but a search of this site and several others on the internet prove otherwise. The brakes cause the front end to shake the steering wheel so violently that stopping in an emergency would be impossible. This happens everyday, winter or summer, to and from work which is 20 miles total with 15 miles on the freeway. I had the brakes re-done at…

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ODI 10006366

Anchorage · Automatic Transmission · Door · Gear Position Indication (Prndl) · Rear Window · Rotor · Suspension

The rotors warp every 10,000- 15,000 miles. Also, the stopping distance has increased. The dealer has repaired this problem 3 times already. *ak the consumer states that there is early shifting in all the gears, the ride is rough, the electrical rear defogger doesn't clear well, sometime the passenger seat belt sticks, the brake pedal goes to the floor/too far, sounds like air is coming through the front door/and…

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ODI 8015262

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor

Abs brakes and rotors have to be replaced every two to four months. Took vehicle to dealer and problem has not been solved as of yet. Please provide any furhter information.*ak

ODI 8005993

Rotor

When accelerating extreme vibration occurred which caused entire vehicle to shake. Dealer replaced rotors and balanced tires, which did not correct problem. Dealer did a testing on other malibu vehicles of that same year that was on lot. Testing proved that all vehicles had same defect.*ak

ODI 877903

Rotor

Front brake rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. Please give any further details.*ak

ODI 871818

Rotor

While traveling vehicle vibrated. Dealer stated that brake rotors needed to be replaced . Dealer has replaced rotors 3 times, but problem returned. Please provide further information.*ak

ODI 871727

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor

While traveling 50mph when depressing brakes steering wheel would start vibration. As a result, rotors needed to be replaced. Dealr has been contacted *ak

ODI 871176

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Drum · Rotor

Every 3,000 miles brakes would start to shake uncontrollably when applied. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic had replaced the rotors & drums 6 different times. Each time of replacement, problem reappears. Mechanic can not located the cause of the problem.*ak

ODI 870967

Rotor

Premature wear of front brake rotors. Dealer has replaced rotors three times. *ak

ODI 867045

Rotor

Due to the design of the brake rotors in which the metal is too soft, causes extended stopping distance which may result a crash. Brake rotors have been replaced 4 times. Please provide further information. *ak

ODI 866956

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor

When applying brakes entire front end will shimmy/shake, possibly causing loss of vehicle control. Also, brake pedal will go to floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer claimed it was not safety issue. But, brake rotors have been on back order, indictating a defect.*ak

ODI 865828

Rotor

At high speeds vehicle will experience a severe shimmy while driving due to warping of front rotors. At 42,000 miles rotors were machined or turned, and then at 46,000 miles defect reoccurred, and front rotors had to be replaced. At this rate every 4,000 miles rotors will warped. *ak

ODI 865000

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor

Front brake rotors warped. When brakes were applied front end began to shake, nearly causing loss of control. The dealer has been contacted.*ak

ODI 864644

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor

When driving at 60 mph and brakes were applied they began to pulsate. Rotors have been replaced once by the dealer. *ak

ODI 860493

Rotor

When applying the brakes vehicle shakes excessively due to bad rotors. Dealer can not remedy the problem. *ak

ODI 854021

Pump · Rotor

Front end shakes due to defective front rotors. Also, steering wheel locks up due to defective power steering pump.

ODI 853845

Rotor

When applying the brakes steering wheel and the front end of the car shakes, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. This is due to excessive wear of the brake rotors. Dealer has turned the rotors twice. And the problem still exists.*ak

ODI 853668

Rotor

This is a 6-month old vehicle. Rotors have been sanded down once. Butrotors cause brakes to pulsate when the pedal is applied. The rotors are at the stage where they are going to be replaced. Dealer has been contacted. *ak

ODI 853164

Rotor

1999' malibu has been in for brake/rotors times with less than 37,000 miles. Same issue with1999' alero, was taken in for service 3 times for brakes/rotors, ended lease early last month.*ak

ODI 761581

Rotor

Due to severe pulsation and steering wheel shaking when applying brakes, i had rotors replaced at 11,400 miles...dealer said they were warped. Just had those rotors resurfaced at 37,000 miles....dealer and manufacturer swear normal wear and tear. I wish i knew my recourse so i don't foot the bill...the rotors are defective! Also concerned about my safety in malibu...thought it was my dream car....wrong! *ak

ODI 756468