2003 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 10
- 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 10 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pads · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
2003 chevrolet malibu. Consumer states vehicle stalls. *tgw the consumer stated the fuel pump, battery and remote control were all replaced. However, the stalling continued. The ignition switch was eventually replaced. Also, t he brakes and struts needed to be replaced. *jb
ODI 10648098
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact stated that he applied pressure to the brakes; however, he received no response. The brakes would make a squishing noise when pressure was applied, as if air was escaping. The manufacturer informed the contact that they would review his complaint and he was waiting for a response. The vehicle was not repaired. The current…
ODI 10382798
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. On may 25, 2008, while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began accelerating faster than normal. The contact had to merge out of traffic. She could not feel the brakes working and sped through a stop sign. She drove into a parking lot to avoid crashing into other vehicles. The vehicle finally stopped when it crashed into an embankment. The front driver's side air bag failed to…
Crash reported
ODI 10230863
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes (rotors and front pads) keep needing to be replace. First at 14,000 miles and then again at 28,000 miles. The first time they were replaced under the 36,000 mile warranty, but the second time the dealer refused to do it under the warranty and wanted $500 for job. Dealer first said the rear brakes were not adjusted but wouldn't blame the self adjusters that should keep them adjusted. Then they said that it was…
ODI 10133331
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I bought my malibu new in september 2003. In january 2005, i began to notice the car shuddering while braking, i took the car in and they machined both rotors, i took it in again on february 8th because the brakes were making a chatter and clank sound, they told me the calipers needed to be lubricated, i brought it back on february 18 for the lubrication. Next i took the car in for a oil change on march 29th and…
ODI 10161775
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKES. *MR *SC *JB
ODI 10079820
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brakes developed poor braking at speeds over 35 mph the front end would shimmy when applied. Twice replacing the brake pads and resurfacing of the rotors failed to correct the problem. Replacement of the front disk rotors that would not wrap with use corrected the problem gm failed to cover the repairs under warranty. *tr
ODI 10449326
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2003 chevy malibu. 18,000 miles, had to replace front brake pads and have rotors turned. I was charged $200 for 2 hrs labor through a chevy dealer, but i feel the brake pads should have lasted longer. When i questioned the dealer, they said that most of the malibu's and several other cars had soft brake pads and had to be replaced early. They were replaced with a thicker brake pad. How come they didn't use these to…
ODI 10065938
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes were replaced at 13,700 miles. Now consumer think she need to replace the brakes again. *ph *la
ODI 10066952
Air Conditioner · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Brakes started to make a rubbing noise which progressed to a squeaking noise. Also, brake pedal would go down to the floor to stop the vehicle. Dealer has replaced brake pads/front rotors/ brake booster/calipers, and brake lines, but the problem still exists. *ak the front driver window failed to roll up, the engine light illuminated, the a/c control was inoperative and cooling properly, the vehicle pulled to the…
ODI 10042674
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