2000 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Equipment · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I purchased my 2000 chevy malibu in march of 2001. In early 2003 i took my car in for repairs because i had lost steering ability. I was told the sub frame needed to be replaced so i had it done. A week later i had to bring the car back to the dealership for brake problems. I was then told the abs needed to be replaced so i had that done. Since then i have had to change my brakes numerous times. Just last year i had…
ODI 10280449
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure
2000 chevrolet malibu sedan with rusted left and right brackets that are welded to the k frame and hold the steering arm**cc the consumer had persistent problems with the brakes. *jb
ODI 10189002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt*: the contact stated while coming to a stop from 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and did not respond. The vehicle's front passenger side collided with another vehicle. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle occupants received minor injuries, although the seatbelts were worn. The vehicle was towed to an auto body and deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10167397
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2000 chevy malibu. As many malibu owners my car has the same issues. Blower fan doesn't work on setting 1 and 2, rear speakers don't work in cold weather, rear tail lights don't always work, weird braking issues in the cold, and air circulation button changes from closed to open automatically. These are just some electrical issues with the car and i think i found the root cause. The windshield rubber seal…
ODI 10175281
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2000 chevrolet malibu developed problems with the brakes.*mr the brake have had to be replaced three times, 24666, 37158 and 49592 miles. The first time the manufacturer fixed them under warranty. The other times they claimed it was normal wear and tear. The last time the brakes failed the front disc pads had worn into the rotors. *nm
ODI 10137738
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Front brakes are continuously wearing before they should. Front brake line collapsed. Front left brake pads replaced within a month because of wearing too quickly. Replaced brakes and rotor. *jb
ODI 10143728
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2000 chevrolet malibu bought with 120,000 miles on it. Less than a week after getting this car for 5500.00, when retail on the car was 8300.00, i had to replace the intake manifold gasket and the valve cover gaskets because they were leaking coolant. Also, the brakes shudder and vibrate whenever applied, even at speeds less than 25 mph. Half a week later, the gas gauge fell to zero while normal driving and the low…
ODI 10060269
12v/24v/48v Battery · Caliper · Rotor · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer stated that brake line indicator light did not come on to inform her that she needed brakes or there was a problem with the brakes. She would hear a funny noise sometimes. Then, she took vehicle to the dealer where she purchased vehicle, and after examining the vehicle, was told she needed brakes, and that the calipers on driver's side were going out. They wanted to charge her $140.00 to turn rotors, and…
ODI 10033877
Cooling System · Equipment · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tread/Belt
May 02 my vehicle was taken in for brakes and front end noise, the brakes were replaced and was told that the dealership did not have time to correct the front end problem (which they noted was covered by my warranty) and to reschedule for that problem. I did so in july 02 and at that time, they charged me for the work and tried to blame me for the problem so i paid $281.75 for this work which was previously noted…
ODI 10029308
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
A/c turns off or goes on and off (light flashes). Dealer states cause as failed control head. Brakes have been chronic pulsing that causes the car to shudder, esp. When applying brakes from speeds of 30+ mph. At various repair attempts rotors have been turned, replaced (at 22k miles), new hub assembly installed. Six attempts were made to repair under warranty. Just had new brakes and shim kit installed but don't…
ODI 10069328
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When the vehicle hit a pot hole, the engine shut down, the dealer inspected the vehicle 4 times , however the problem could not be duplicated.*ak. Also when the brakes were applied, the vehicle did not stop, the brakes had to be re-applied in order to get the vehicle to stop. *ts *jb
ODI 10022953
12v/24v/48v Battery · Cooling System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires
Front/rear suspension-squawking noise -gm well aware of this issue hazard lights - have gone out twice. Fuel integrity - erratic fuel reading - shows 1/4 tank - when in reality there is no gas. I have ran out of gas approximately 7 times - several times late at night. No cruise control - gm would not repair. Brakes pads/rotors - have replaced 3 times. My local dealer rotolo chevrolet and gm customer service would do…
ODI 10013971
Air Conditioner · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I bought my chevy malibu 02/01 and i have 39,000 miles and already i had problems with the air condition switch. The ac settings change on their own as you are driving the car. This causes the compressor to turn on and off, eventually causing premature compressor failure. My brakes were squeaking so i went to just brakes to get them changed and it cost 636.00. I had to have a four wheel friction reline, disc pads rf…
ODI 10010643
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When the brakes were applied, the brake traveled to the floor, which caused extended stopping distance. *jb
ODI 10011932
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer stated that when applying the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. *nlm
ODI 10011951
12v/24v/48v Battery · Brake Lights · Electrical System · Fan/Motor · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Numerous problems: brakes made noise when applied, vehicle jerked when at a complete stop,the vehicle shut down on the consumer three times, it started loud and hard, bounced while being driven and a bolt fell off from under the passenger seat, however the dealer stated the bolt did not belong to the vehicle. *ph also the rear passenger window was inoperative, and the battery was weak. *jb
ODI 10029564
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When trying to make a stop, there is grinding noise when the brakes are pressed. Brakes wear out every 2-3 months(paying an expensive amount for brake shoes and rotors air conditoning switch malfunctions and you just cannot trade this car in because the value depreciates the same day you drive off the car lot.
ODI 10031099
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brakes and rotors were replaced seven times.*jb
ODI 10008740
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
This car has been one problem after another. The day after we leased the car it was in the shop for the brakes, the car has had 2 engines in it. The transmission has been rebuilt. The brakes are still not correct. Transmission is slipping again and the 3 year warranty is up. We complained to chevrolet and the bbb. To no avail they seemed to be on chevrolet's side in the case. We were to the point that we were just…
ODI 10070331
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When the driver applied the brakes the vehicle shook. The consumer stated that the vehicle needed to have new brake pads and rotors every 6,000 miles. *nm
ODI 10059380
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The front brakes failed approximately every 500 miles. The dealer has replaced them twice already. *nlm
ODI 10020456
Cruise Control · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Gauge System · Horn · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension · Turn Signal
The problems experienced are as followed: defective/shorted turn signal(replaced, check engine warning lamp, 5 attempted repairs of noises/knocking in the front end/suspension/steering (which have tsb's), brakes/rotors, faulty ignition wires, poor performance/stalling, uneven tire wear, inaccurate fuel gauge readings, and no cruise control or horn. The dealer could never duplicate any of the problems. Refer to…
ODI 10015974
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