2008 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes Problems
- 56
- 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 56 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lights · 56 records
- brake pedal · 33 records
- traction control · 13 records
- lights come · 12 records
- cruise control · 10 records
- lights illuminated · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to function. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags deployed however, the contact sustained minor cuts and bruises to the hands that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10671293
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the check engine and abs warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that when the front driver seat was adjusted, all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. While at a traffic stop, the brake was applied but the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10654751
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the brakes failed. The vehicle crossed an intersection and crashed into an iron fence. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver and passenger did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Crash reported
ODI 10639779
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Someone following me to work informed me my brake lights were on as i was driving on the highway but when i stopped at the street light, they would go off. Now my engine light is on and the warning to service my traction control and esc system is on. The cruise control isn't working properly all the time. I googled the brake light issue and found a recall for my year of car that can cause my other issues. I called…
ODI 10598311
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
The brake lights come on with my foot off of the brake pedal. When i do apply the brakes the brake lights go out. The cruise control and the stability control will not work. I contacted my local dealer and they said there is no recall on my vehicle the dealer is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10596687
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
My wife and i were traveling on interstate 40 going around 75-80 mph when the cruise control disabled by itself. I could not get it to engage and noticed the tail lights were illuminated. The only way they would go off was to apply a little pressure to the brake pedal. The cruise control will still not work and the brake lights are staying illuminated. Also when braking at high speeds the entire car occasionally…
ODI 10594101
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle causing a crash to occur. A police report was filed where there was an injury reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10596464
Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the ignition key was turned to the start position, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. While driving at various speeds, when the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal…
ODI 10809200
Service Brakes
Brake light comes on without my depressing brakes and a delay when brakes are actually pressed. I took car into the local dealer in town and told couldn't locate a problem and to bring car in the next time as the problem was occurring, also cruise control turns off while i'm driving and have been getting service error messages . Just 5/10/14 i noticed another malibu with the same problems, while this car was…
ODI 10588613
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Brake lights come on when the brake pedal is not depressed. When the brake pedal is depressed slightly, the brake lights will go out. I replaced the brake pedal lever sensor. This cured the problem for about a month, now the problem has returned. The dealer did a parts warranty on the switch and supplied at no charge. I picked it up today, but have not installed it yet. *tr
ODI 10556279
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Everything everyone has been complaining about is wrong with my car. The alarm doesn't work. We have to manually lock the doors sometimes. Brake lights comes on and off as it wants. Just recently, 05/15/14 the car had been really slow at picking up. It was really hard to get the car to reach 60mph. But some days it'll pick up ok too? I hope they fix these issues sooner. Really disappointed. *tr
ODI 10598496
Electrical System · Service Brakes
The brake light switch is faulty and corroded. The brake light does not come on when brake pedal is pressed. Cruise control does not engage. This is a safety hazard as other drivers are not warned of braking. *tr
ODI 10546154
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
As i was driving the driver behind me told me that there was something wrong with my tail lights. I then noticed while driving that the brake lights stayed on and when i did press down on the brakes there was nothing. This poses a great problem in that i could have been rear ended due to the drivers behind be me not knowing if i was braking or not. This needs to be recalled. My family owns 3 chevy's, but i am…
ODI 10537606
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The brake lights illuminate when the brake pedal isn't pressed. When the brake pedal is pressed the brake lights are not illuminated. Taken vehicle to dealership more than 3 times in order to relearn the brake pedal position. This affects the cruise control, as it turns off because the cruise control doesn't know the brake pedal position. This affects the traction control, as it turns off because the traction…
ODI 10532401
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
About a month ago i noticed that my brake lights were stuck on. I didn't pay it any mind since then until yesterday 07/01/2013. A friend of mines was following me home and advised me that my brake lights were on the entire time. I checked to make sure i wasn't riding with the emergency brakes on. Now my car seems like it is pulling and there is a burning smell under my car. I'm not quite sure if this is a known…
ODI 10522781
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the esc and traction control warning lights illuminated. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed but the brake lights failed to illuminate. The brake lights illuminated independently without the brake pedal being depressed. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under…
ODI 10789596
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
I was driving my vehicle and noticed my check esc check traction control light came on in my driver notification panel. When i got home i noticed that my rear brake lights were on and i wasnt even in the vehicle pressing on the brake. So i took it for a test drive and noticed that the brake lights would come on without me hitting the brakes and then when i did hit the brakes the brake lights would not come on. This…
ODI 10721801
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
The brake lights, including the third brake light, were observed on during normal operation, when the brakes were not being applied. This gives a false indication of intended operation. *tr
ODI 10479499
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Whilst driving home one night i noticed that my brake lights were on, however i was not applying the brakes. I then pressed the brake pedal and the brake lights turned off. Once i let go of the brake they came back on after a few seconds. At the same time, i received an error that read along the lines of: esc service traction. My husband and i found a forum where other malibu owners seemed to be having the same…
ODI 10494711
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
On several occasion i have notice that my brake lights come on without me even pressing the brakes. It also lights up and when i press the brakes it goes off. I have spoken with other malibu owner and they complain of this same brake failure. It is very frustrating and not safe. *tr
ODI 10482262
Service Brakes
Both hoses busted. They were replaced gm parts. Same thing happened 10/28/14. Backing out from parking about 2 mph and heard a noise and the brake pedal went to the floor. Both hoses busted again, same car. *tr
ODI 10651435
Service Brakes
When i would be driving my brake lights would be illuminated. When i would brake at stop, my brake lights would not illuminate. I was almost rear ended many many times. Traction control error kept coming on for a minute and then would go off. I've gotten it fixed and the problem has recurred again. Although there is now a recall for these issues for the 08 malibu the dealership says my vin# is not included. *tr
ODI 10597499
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Brake lights come on without me pressing down the brake pedal. *tr
ODI 10563160
Service Brakes
After purchasing my 2008 malibu in june of 2012, i have noticed multiple times that my brake lights stay on when accelerating, and turn off while braking. If i push the brake hard enough the light eventually does come on. I took this into the dealership to have it examined, and they did not find anything wrong with the vehicle. This has continued to happen on a weekly, if not daily basis. *tr
ODI 10503464
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering failed. The contact tried to maneuver the steering wheel but had a difficult time doing so. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but the technicians were unable to determine the failure. The vehicle was repaired however, but the failure recurred. The second time the failure happened, the brakes…
ODI 10461363
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
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