2002 Chevrolet Malibu Rotor Problems
- 15
- 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.
What owners report
- brake pads · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Pump · Rotor
I am continually having problems with my 2002 chevy malibu. I had the theft system continually come on and paid $700 to fix that. Fuel pump went bad...$500. I had the coolant system leak and paid $800 to fix that. Every time i get my brake pads replaced, the rotors need replaced too, until the last time when the calibers had to be replaced as well $900. Now i am having difficulty starting my piece of junk. *tr
ODI 10216269
Rotor
I have filed a safety complaint with chevrolet on the 2002 malibu i purchased new. I have had to replace the brakes twice once at 33,378 miles on 5/5/2005 and again at 51,543 mile on 3/27/2007. The consumer complaint department and the dealership where it was repair have informed me the replacing the brakes at 18,165 miles are considered ?routine maintenance.? Failure of the braking system was found when the car did…
ODI 10194062
Control Module · Cooling System · Fuel Pump · Rotor · Switch
First incident of leaking happened after dealership worked on car. Arrived home coolant poured out on ground towed back. Dealership said reservoir cap seal. 10/2006 or 11/2006, picking up at school and smelled not engine. Parked saw coolant on ground. No engine light on but needle was past middle. Family brought coolant filled it up and went 5 blocks to dealership. They said nothing was wrong. Yesterday, 1/9/2007…
ODI 10178381
Rotor
Brake rotors on 2002 malibu failing every 18000 to 20000 miles. (3 times in 4 years) i had the rotors and brakes checked 7 months after the latest replacement because of violent shimming in the front end and was told by dealer everything was fine with my rotors and brakes. Now 5 months later(after the parts warranty expired) i am told i need new rotors and brakes. Gm knows they have a problem with this but refuses…
ODI 10174621
Rotor · Switch
My turn signals work whenever they feel like it. This has been going on for about 8 months now and it seems to be getting worse. Sometimes you can hear the turn signal but the light is not actually on. Also, i have had to replace my rotors on the car three times all ready and the car is not even three years old yet. I am quite upset because between the turn signals and the brakes i am at a high risk for an accident.…
ODI 10139610
Control Arm · Fuel Pump · Pads · Power Window Devices And Controls · Rotor · Wheel Bearing
I purchased my 2002 malibu new and have had the brakes replaced four times and am on my third set of rotors. At 54000 miles the wheel bearing and control arm bushings had to be replaced. Two weeks later the fuel pump had to be replaced also. The passenger side rear window can't be down because last time we had a rough time getting it to go back up.*jb
ODI 10135730
Pads · Rotor
My 2002 chevy malibu (3 yrs old, just our of factory warranty) with 33,000 miles had the front left brake seize up. I limped it to the dealer, half a mile away from my house. By the time i got there, the front left brakes were smoking. I was told that the caliper seized up because the pads were too worn. Also that the pads on the left were worn also. The chevy dealer said i needed to have rotors turned on both…
ODI 10104347
Pads · Rotor
While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. A loud grinding noise was heard coming from the front. Driver took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that that brake pads and rotorsa needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10094551
Rotor
When the brakes were applied, the steering wheel vibrated hard. The vehicle is now on it's third repair for brake rotors. Please provide details. *jb
ODI 10083314
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor
Brakes 2001 malibu chev. 35,000 miles brakes and rotors replaced 4 times. *la
ODI 10080991
Pads · Rotor
Vehicle started producing a high pitched sqeak/squeal when turning to the left after 26000 mi. Took car to dealer and was informed that the brake pads needed to be repolaced and the rotors needed to be turned. Dealer advised that the brake pads went due to my driving habits, however none of the other new vehicles i've owned in the past 10 years have had to have the pads replaced until at least 50000 mi. Dealer…
ODI 10068361
Rotor
Pulsating and grinding noises at 10,000. Dealer replaced rotors and pads under warranty. Same thing at 21,000. Now at 31,000, same problem. Now dealer says they can only turn rotors under warranty and i have to pay for pads and labor. Replacing rotors and brake pads every 10,000 miles is not normal wear and tear. There is something wrong with the brake system on these cars. Gm needs to fix the root of this problem…
ODI 10065802
Pads · Rotor
Brakes on 2002 malibu pads wear uneven rotors worn uneven calalipers are not working right. Chevy won't take care of problem.*ak
ODI 10058556
Rotor
Premature brake and rotor wear on 2002 malibu , front brakes replaced twice in 2 years at about 17,000 and 34,000 miles. *jb
ODI 10074745
Rotor
Rotors have warped already within a few months of purchase. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak
ODI 8017789