1999 Chevrolet Malibu Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

August 19, 2005

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Abs pump leaking. Noticed a leak about 1 year ago, but it stopped. Started up again when i noticed break light come on. When brought it into the dealer they told me that the abs pump was failing. *nm

ODI 10135071

June 10, 2005

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Searching your database model "malibu" was not on the list. I find that hard to believe with so many complaints. After several no stops and finally an abs that would stay on the cause turned out to be the passenger hub. You probably don't want to hear all the other stuff. *nm

Crash reported

ODI 10134987

January 1, 2004 · 55,000 miles

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

For over a year now, my 1999 malibu has had its check engine light on intermittently. It will stay on for months at a time and go off occasionaly. It was diagnosed by a chevrolet dealer to be the air pump which i had replaced for approximately $400. The light is still on. I have had it diagnosed again, but the mechanic cannot seem to find the problem. I am now told that there is going to be a new law passed which…

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ODI 10096230

July 7, 2003 · 34,000 miles

Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Consumer stated that while driving at any speed, the anti lock brake light illuminated and remained on the entire time the vehicle was in motion. *ak the consumer stated the alternator failed. *jb

ODI 10027075

June 16, 2003

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Intermittently abs warning light is on the dashboard. Dealer notified. *ak

ODI 10024150

April 15, 2003 · 67,826 miles

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

The consumer had to replace the abs bearing 3 times. The light had come on twice, one replaced then the next one. The third time the vehicle made a funny noise. *ak *sc

ODI 10121705

November 20, 2002

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Failure to inspect safety features more than once. Dt

ODI 769994

September 1, 2002

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Abs light illuminated intermittently. Vehicle was taken to the dealer , who was unable to determine the problem. Now while driving and applying brakes consumer could hear noise from "left front" of vehicle and anti-brake system (abs) engaged itself. This caused the car to "coast" and almost collided with another vehicle. Vehicle is on its third set of pads and second set of rotors. *ts *tt *nlm. *ak

ODI 8023404

August 14, 2002

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

July 11, 2002

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Gm disregarded all complaints. Even told me they would not answer any more questions. Brakes are still a problem. Uneven wear, pulling, stiffening in rainy weather, warning light coming on. Gm refuses to even attempt to fix.

ODI 765016

June 11, 2002

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Wheel Speed Sensor

Abs light is on because sensor has broken in half. *ak the abs light illuminates intermittently. When taken to the dealer after shutting the engine off and turning it back on, the mecahnic informed consumer nothing could be tested because the engine was shut off. Consumer stopped to see another mechanic and this time the vehicle was deemed inoperable because the front wheel sensor was broken in half. *jg

ODI 8012036

February 7, 2002

12v/24v/48v Battery · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Carburetor System · Engine · Fan · Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · Recliner · Side/Window · Tires

Had coolant/oil leaking from valve cover/ intake manifold. Dealer replaced all 5 gaskets, oil and coolant. Only have 31,000 miles on the car. Also had resistor for fan control changed. Blower would not operate in position 1 or 2. One month ago in january, had transmission cooling leak. Dealer said it was "transmission internal wiring harness connector" leaking when i told them it was cooling line. Invoice shows…

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ODI 758111

January 18, 2002

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

While coming to a gradual stop abs brakes failed to stop vehicle. Consumer used emergecy brake to stop, dealer has been contacted.*ak

ODI 8003061

September 24, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Abs warning light intermittent at starting of engine. *ak

ODI 752978

August 1, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Pads · Wheel Cylinders

Vehicle shakes and vibrates when brakes are applied. Also, stopping distance has increased. Front brake pads were being replaced too often from wear and tear. Dealer was notified, and problem still exists. Also, rear brake cylinders are starting to leak, and problem became worse. *ak

ODI 8002767

May 14, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor

Third set of brakes & rotors in 30,000 miles, (car shakes or grinds each time) at other dealer i was told to expect it to happen again in another 10-15,000 miles only that it won't be under warranty next time. 1st time dealer replaced, 2nd time went to local garage because dealer wouldn't do it for free, 3rd time dealer replaced everything again and no charge. When i asked why it was no charge they indicated the…

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ODI 745444

March 2, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Brake replaced at low milage, rechecked 2 weeks ago for problems. *ak

Crash reported

ODI 741832

February 1, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Disc

When applying brakes vehicle will shake and vibrate all over. Vehicle had brakes replaced three times.*ak

ODI 881795

January 4, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

I was driving down the road and the abs light came on and began to loose control of car. I called gordie boucher on my cell phone to determine what to do about the abs light. I was told to phone my chevrolet dealer and make an appt. To have it fixed. I phoned trecek chev. In portage, wi and i was told that i could not get my car in until the next wed. But it wouldn't hurt to drive it. I continued to drive (approx.…

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ODI 743575

January 4, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Abs light came on. I called dealership and was told that it was ok that it happened, and to make an appointment with my local chevy dealership for fixing. (dealership i purchased car from is not a chevy dealer). When i phoned trecek chev. In portage i made an appointment for the following wed. (all this was done from car phone). I also asked trecek auto in portage about the light, they said it was nothing to be…

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ODI 739035

November 21, 2000

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

While driving the abs/brake light comes on intermittently. Had looked at said nothing wrong. Had accident because brakes would not work properly. Have to push brake pedal almost all way down to get car to stop. Do not get pulsating feeling on brake when hit hard indicating abs is working. Having it looked at again, now that car has been wrecked they seem to be more interested.

Crash reported

ODI 736724

November 1, 2000

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal · Master Cylinder · Rotor

Problem with rotors,took to dealer 4 times. Then, front crash at 60mph, applied brakes, pedal went to floor and vehicle only slowed 10 mph. Rear ended another vehicle. Neither airabag deployed. Dealer replaced brake master cylinder, said it had internal defect. *ak

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 885473

October 10, 2000

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor

Replaced brakepadsand rotors twotimesince 50000 miles. *ak

ODI 744346

October 2, 2000

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor

Brakes were replaced at 12000miles. At 31000 miles brakes were replaced again and rotors were ground down. Gm said this was normal for the car. I consider it excessive and a problem assembly warps due to two metals being used in the breaks. Heat problem. *ak

ODI 735580

August 1, 2000

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Disc · Tread/Belt

Consumerhas problem with brakes, especially at high speed. When applying brakes they pulsate and grab lightly. Dealership replaced brakes pads and rotors, and they resurfaced the rotors. Vehicle has 16000 mph, and tires the tread is warped in the center of the tires. *ak

ODI 867774