2000 Chevrolet Malibu Disc Problems
- 65
- 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 65 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pads · 16 records
- rotors pads · 14 records
- pads replaced · 11 records
- rotors replaced · 10 records
- pads rotors · 7 records
- front rotors · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Disc
While applying brakes there is a squeaking and grinding noise in front wheels. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak
ODI 8006733
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Disc
Steering wheel shimmy. Abnormal brake pedal vibration (not abs). Car pulls to one side while applying brakes.
ODI 720359
Disc
I have had the same issue with my brake system and have had my front rotors and pads replaced 4 times - i have only had the car for a year. They tell me this a problem with malibu's and place new parts on my car but after a few months the problem re-occurs. I get a pulsation/vibration when i brake at highway speeds and from time to time my brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. Each time they say my rotors are…
ODI 741941
Disc
My rotors and brake pads were replaced because of defective rotors 3 times since i purchased my car they were replaced at 407 miles and 8248 miles and finally my rotors were replaced at 27980 miles it seems as though general motors has been using defective rotors on their cars and is not going to do anything about it until someone is killed and they are sued then maybe the government will force them to look into…
ODI 761465
Disc
Dealership has replaced front brake pads and rotors four times due to excessive wear. Dealership cannot determine an effective remedy for this problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak
ODI 891038
Disc
Excessive wear of front brake pads and front rotors. Pads had to be replaced on three separate occasions, and front rotors had to be replace on two occasions. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8005855
Disc
Front brake pads have worn out100 % ,and rotors were having a problem that would also need replacement. *ak
ODI 8018491
Disc
Brake failure every 10-15 thousand miles. Has to replace rotors and brake pads. Mechanic states that problem with the brake system is a normal wear and tear. *ak
ODI 8004659
Disc · Flasher Unit · Manual Transmission
Signal lights stopped working, brakes started vibrating and transmission is slipping. Mr
ODI 768161
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Disc · Frontal · Hydraulic Power Assist System
Put 3 sets of brake pads & rotors (at 16,000, 33,000, 42,000) on this car & now needs repairing again. Had front end collision, head hit steering wheel but air bags did not deploy. Entire front of car was completely crushed. Brakes failed 3 times. Would have resulted in a wreck if something had been in front of me. After repairs from wreck, leaking coolant - resulted in blown head gasket. Edwards chev & adjuster…
Crash reported
ODI 760375
Disc
I have already filed a complaint with chevrolet on 8/14/01 file number c05305523. They said they do not consider the front brakes wearing out ever 6 - 10 thousand miles a problem. They also stated that they have not received enough complaints to consider a recall. How many complaints do they need. I have never in my life owned a car in which the brakes had to be replaced ever 6 - 10 thousand miles. This is…
ODI 759323
Disc
The braking system on the 2000 chevrolet malibu is inadequate. My vehicle has 31000 miles on it and during braking it has a shimmy on occasions. The dealer stated this was due to the brake pads being worn and the brake rotors needed turning. I've done some research and this and some tire problems seems to be a major complaint from other malibu owners who's problems have started sooner than mine in most cases in fact…
ODI 752412
Air Conditioner · Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Disc · Gasoline
Ticking sound at startup that chevrolet won't fix. No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
ODI 748774
Disc
The dealer replaced my rotors 3 times and replaced my pads once which was on my last brake replacement visit around 3 months ago... No problems so far. I also complained to the dealer about the vehicle jerking, i got a follow up call from a foreman and the guy who installed my dashboard asking about the car overall, i told him about the car jerking he asked what kind of gasoline do i use, i told i only had 3 fillups…
ODI 737656
Disc · Gasoline · Tires
Tires wore out fast, car stalls, brakes went twice ,computer had to be reprogrammed and the car locked up once nothing would work driving down the road( dot number: )
ODI 728792