1999 Chevrolet Malibu Pads Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pads · 14 records
- pads replaced · 6 records
- rotors pads · 6 records
- replaced rotors · 4 records
- front brake · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 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
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
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
Cooling System · Pads
Ltr re defective 1999 chevrolet malibu coolant system, requesting reimbursement for repairs and a recall investigation.*mr the intake gaskets and the water pump had to be replaced it cost the consumer almost $2000.00 for repairs. *cb also the brake pads were replaced. *jb
ODI 10051881
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
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
Caliper · Pads · Shoes/Linings
Brake seals failed causing brake system failure. Had to have calipers replaced as well as disc/pad & drum/shoe repair/replaced. *ak
ODI 10029043
Pads
1999 malibu keeps eating front brake pads. Rear brakes never wear. Pedal is always soft. Have been told by a former mr. Goodwrench that this an ongoing issue. Have tried to get gm to respond but they will not!!! I am afraid that the majority of the braking is occurring in the front and that in an emergency stop-full braking on all four wheels may not occur. Thanks. *nlm
ODI 10018427
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
Pads
Two-fifths of inboard pad was missing from the metal plate and appeared not to have been bonded to the plate as the metal appeared corroded in the area where the pad should have been bonded to the plate. The dealership is contacting the zone representative who is to inspect the pad and plate on february 28th. The pads were worn but not to the point that the wear indicator touched the rotors. Therefore, the only…
ODI 758118
Pads · Rotor
Brakes started making noise and became sluggish while driving, dealer machined the rotors and the pads. *yh
ODI 785829
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
Pads
Brake pads didn't wear evenly, noticable difference on upon comparison. Dealership said this was normal since both sides wore the same. Took to independent mechanic and he stated this wasn't normal wear. The front side of the pad was completely wore out and the back side had more than 60 % remaining wear. How can this be normal? The slides are not distributing the pressure evenly and therefore the pads are wearing…
ODI 752885
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Pads
The brakes only failed once, however i have had it in atleast 6 times since lease for complaints on the brakes to two different dealerships. I was told by one that the malibu's are having problems with the brake pads, why has no one been told this? My abs is agin coming on and now getting ready for it's 7th trip to service.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 737686
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Pads
Brakes have been defective. Has had brakes for a year each before pads had to be replaced. Contacted dealr, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak
ODI 898196
Foundation Components · Pads
Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. *ak *slc
ODI 885111
Air Conditioner · Back Up Lights · Body · Brake Lights · Engine · Front Underhood · Pads · Rotor · Tail Lights
Front brake pads replaced and rotors turned, rear brakes serviced. *cj
ODI 556069
Pads
Brake pads are experiencing excessive wear, have either been replaced or resurfaced six times by the dealership.*ak consumer states rotors have been replaced five timess and the brake pads have been replaced three times, brake drums resurfaced one time because of noise in wheels, recently the wheel hub was replaced, the driver side seat belt would not retract, tires were rotated.*jb
ODI 893846
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
Pads
When the brakes are applied there is a grinding noise. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
ODI 10063132
Pads
Outer brake pad does not move which causes inner brake pad to prematurely wear, cause unknown. Please give any further details.*ak
ODI 893777
Pads · Rotor
The failure of rotors and brake pads caused the steering column and the wheel to vibrate at high speed and the driver was unable to maintain control. Yh
ODI 551989