2000 Chevrolet Malibu Rotor Problems
- 78
- 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 78 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- rotors replaced · 15 records
- brake rotors · 14 records
- front rotors · 12 records
- rotors warped · 11 records
- brake pads · 10 records
- front brake · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Drum · Rotor
Excessive wear of front brake rotors and rear brake drums. Vehicle had front rotors replaced on three occasions, but problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
ODI 879260
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor
Brakes and rotors have been replaced three times since purchase of vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*akconsumer was advised by dealership that this is normal wear due to excessive braking.*jb
ODI 888882
Pads · Rotor
Had rotors replaced due to excessive wear. Had them replaced again at 19,000 miles. First time replaced under warranty. Replacement parts were the same as on vehicle. Manufacturer knew of problem , and had a technical service bulletin on rotors.*ak when braking at high speed, the consumer felt brake pulsation. Both the brake pads and rotors were replaced. *yh
ODI 896233
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor
I purchased my malibu new in march 2000, by july 14 with 7078 the rotors were machined, on 10/18/00 with 12,339 miles the rotors and pads were replaced. On 3/23/01 the same were replaced with 20,311 miles and again rotors and pads replaced on 2/8/02 with 36,639 miles. The dealer advised service bulletins were issued on 10/18/00 and 3/23/01 for rotors and pads. I contacted chevy in detroit o 2/8/02 and spoke to…
ODI 758783
Air Conditioner · Pads · Rotor
The rotors were out of round and the pads were faulty causing the vehicle to vibrate and make noise when the brakes are applied. Nlm
ODI 560030
Rotor
Rotors failes 3 times in 18,701 miles/chevrolet won't commit to help.*ak
ODI 740219
Gasoline · Rotor
In both failures the service support was not in excisting,or very insulting,both problems have injury or death possibilitys,rotor warranty only 12.000 miles,but the problem is a defect which is in all models starting in 1998 till now.it is not acceptable,every 7000 miles new rotors or die?? Engine losing power at high speed and grouded freeway,no power steering or brakes,no warning. Dealer tells me there are no…
ODI 741368
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor · Shoes/Linings
When brake pedal was applied in a panic stop pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has replaced the front brake rotors and lining. *ak
ODI 866365
Rotor
Ongoing problem with excessive wear of rotors. This was the third set of replacement. Dealer notified, and performed repairs. But was unable to correct the problem at this time. *ak *ml
ODI 864276
Air Conditioner · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Flasher Unit · Rotor
The brakes don't stop properly. The brakes have been changed 3 times. The rotors have been turned once and changed once. The blinkers don't work 95% of the time and the emergency flashers never work properly. 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. The vehicle has died 4 times as we were driving…
ODI 761099
Air Conditioner · Brake Lights · Gasoline · Ignition · Pads · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Rotor · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly · Suspension · Tail Lights · Tires
The vehicle experienced excessive brake shimmy due to warped rotors, also the front brake pads have uneven wear. Nlm
ODI 560347
Rotor
Front of vehicle shakes when brakes are applied. It has been repaired twice. Rotors were replaced & resurfaced once. Dealer did not seem to have another remedy for problem.*ak
ODI 874939
Pads · Rotor
Barkes worked on due to vibration, pads and rotors replaced. Second time failed to stop at an intersection, replaced rotors and pads again. Third time car started vibrating in the front end, replaced pad and rotors again.
ODI 9005651
Rotor
While driving at any speed and applying brakes, the front end will vibrate violently. Dealer has been notified. Mechanic stated rotors needed to be replaced, it will be covered at consumers expense because there was 36000 miles on vehicle, and consumer bought vehicle brand new.*ak consumer states that the vehicle had been taken in early 2001 with the same problem. *slc
ODI 8011375
Rotor
Vehicle vibrates when appling brakes and making noise. Brakes and rotors keep prematurely wearing out. Had repaired 7 times. Dealer contacted.*ak
ODI 8010527
Rotor
Vehicle vibrates when applinhg brakes. Dealer contacted. Rotors and brakes keep wearing permaturely.*ak
ODI 8010525
Rotor
Brakes will pulsate when applying them. Dealer says that rotors are warped. This has happened twice.*ak
ODI 8004970
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor
Front brake rotors are wearing excessively. Consumer has replaced brake rotors on four different occasions. Also, when applying brakes to make a gradual stop vehicle skidded to a stop, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer. Manufacturer linked the problem to non-adjustments to brakes. Please provide any further details. *ak
ODI 893867
Rotor
At 20 thousand mile consumer had rotors changed. At five thousand miles rotors needed to be changed again. Please provide further information.*ak
ODI 889851
Rotor
Was traveling 50mph and started passing, had apply brakes and steering wheel would have a severe shaking. Would almost lose control of vehicle. Took vehicle to mechanic. Was informed that rotors were warped. Had rotors replaced twice. *ak
ODI 882276
Caliper · Macpherson Strut · Rotor
Front brake rotors get warped after approximately 4000 miles, consumer has had them replaced once and fixed twice, the calipers have also been replaced. *slc
ODI 785914
Rotor
The rotors on this car have been replaced 4 times and are ready to be replaced again and it has been less than 4k miles this time. The dealer has admitted to me that there is a problem with the rotors for the malibus' but they don't know how to fix them. I have been to several web sites that detail complaints about malibu rotors and everyone is reporting rotor failure and replacement before they reach 15000 miles.…
ODI 758814
Rotor
Rotors glazing twice within 21,000 miles. Was told the rotors could be replaced,but expected it to happen again due to a known problem with the rotors.
ODI 754674
Rotor
Within the first 18000 miles i had to replace amy front rotors. When i asked the dealership if it was covered under warranty, they said no. I had to purchase new rotors and then within 8,000 miles they started grinding again. When the rotors go bad, it makes the car shimmy when driving at slow speeds and when i stop. I currently have my car in a shop other than the dealership to put on the third set of rotors and i…
ODI 752371
Rotor
Front rotors were warped and heat scorned at 8k, 20k, and 23k miles...chevrolet will not re-purchase my car and i have noticed this problem is becoming frequent across the country with malibu's when checking internet message boards and talking to people about their malibu rotor experience. This is a serious safety defect!*ak
ODI 743727