2014 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes Problems
- 31
- 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 31 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- auto stop · 8 records
- wheel bearings · 5 records
- stability track · 5 records
- wiring harness · 5 records
- rear wheel · 4 records
- brake pedal · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
When auto stop kicks in my brakes on driver side start cluncking when i apply brakes car only has 89,345 miles on it 2014 malibu ls
ODI 11280349
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
When trying to accelerate to the speed limit while driving on the highway, the car doesn't pick up speed as it should. Driver has to press down on the gas pedal to even get up to speed. And once car is up to speed on the highway, when trying to brake even with new brakes and rotors installed on july 27, 2019 the car tends to continue to accelerate even more instead of stopping. This has happened on numerous…
ODI 11266600
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Wheels
Just like every other complaint for this model year - abs/brake sils come on w/routine driving @40 mph off highway and then service warnings about stabilitrak and brake systemscome on; this happened in february where the dealership claimed it was a cracked wheel hub (owned less than 1 year and not covered) and said it needed replacing. Replaced at ~$600. Afterwards, brakes were real shaky (whole steering column…
ODI 11210848
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Service power steering light illuminated along with anti lock brakes (abs) and service vehicle soon light illuminated. After all three lights illuminated and appeared on center dash console, the chevrolet malibu began to jerk and stall aggressively and violently. Then the power steering was disabled and no.power to the car. The car power shutoff and car came to a complete stop. Tried to restart car but car does not…
ODI 11207147
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Code u0121 lost connection with electronic brake control module. When coming to a stop, the vehicle stalls and the rpm's drop. Jerky acceleration. While driving at speed, vehicle stutters an acceleration.
ODI 11219704
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Wheels
On march 30th, my abs lights came on my vehicle. I took my car to the dealership. I was told not to drive the vehicle. My car was serviced for the wheel bearings and abs brake system $1085. After picking up my vehicle, i received a diagnostic report from onstar stating that my vehicle still had brake and abs problems. I picked up the car from the dealership. Two days later while driving 40 mph my brakes went out…
Crash reported
ODI 11203693
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Wheels
On 1/2/2019 i was driving in my car and two warning messages suddenly popped up on my console warning about the stability control and abs systems. There is a sensor that reads a "speed ring" on the rear of the wheel hubs. It seems chevy cars are known to have this ring crack and sections break off. When this happens the sensor can no longer read it and your stability control and abs systems will immediately stop…
ODI 11170440
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Stabilitrack, abs, and braking assist deactivation and or reduction in function caused by premature failure of wheel hub assembly. Results in less control or loss of control in adverse weather conditions or under hard brake application or emergency maneuvers. Chevrolet has issued a service bulliten to direct their dealers in fixing this but only under warantee, showing they are aware of the problem yet took no…
ODI 11165250
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While driving at unknown speeds, the rear brake lights remained illuminated when the brake pedal was not depressed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (pat o'brien chevrolet, 2315 state rte 60, vermilion, oh 44089, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the sensor under the brake pedal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11119868
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
I had to slam on brakes would not brake and power cut off and cut back on
ODI 11083700
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Ince i have purchased this vehicle i have had issue after issue with trim, abs, stability track, heating system, transmission, and wheel bearings. I have had the stability track fixed twice, transmission was leaking (covered under a recall). Wheel bearings in rear both sides have been replaced before 80000 miles. Wiring harness to wheels, the dealer ship had to splice ( i still cant see how wiring harness is not a…
ODI 11051839
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While operating the vehicle, the abs and check engine sensor indicators illuminated and the "service stabilitrac" message displayed. In addition, while depressing the brake pedal to slow down, the vehicle would skid and slide before stopping, which caused the stopping distance to increase. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11032734
Service Brakes
In 2016 i started experiencing issues with my cruise control working sometimes & sometimes not. After a year or so while driving my car abs light indicator light came on (oct.2017) after taken it to an authorized gm dealer it was found that my left rear wheel hub unit bearing broke, a little over a month later, the abs & the stability trac light came on. This time it was the right rear wheel hub unit bearing broke.…
ODI 11053785
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Wheels
Its a common problem i have seen that happened to me 2 months after buying this car. The rear wheel bearing and hub assembly in both wheels have gone bad and it cause the brake light and abs light to come and repairs cost over 700 dollars. This problem is all over the internet and happens typically around 50,000 to 60,000 miles. I am not happy at all seeing as this is my first big car purchase and first chevy…
ODI 11022467
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v247000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer informed the contact, but made no mention as to why the repair was not completed before the vehicle was sold. The contact was uncertain as to when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted to schedule an appointment with the dealer. The contact had not…
ODI 10969078
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
Since i have purchased this vehicle i have had issue after issue with trim, abs, stability track, heating system, transmission, and wheel bearings. I have had the stability track fixed twice, transmission was leaking (covered under a recall). Wheel bearings in rear both sides have been replaced before 80000 miles. Wiring harness to wheels, the dealer ship had to splice ( i still cant see how wiring harness is not a…
ODI 10943921
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
The abs light showed on the message center when i started my car to leave for work on a monday morning so i took my car to green chevrolet in deridder la. The mechanic looked at the car and said the sensor was bad so they ordered another. After replacing it the light did not go off so they scheduled another appointment to check into the problem again. I took the car back and the mechanic said it was a sensor and…
ODI 10990476
Seat Belts · Service Brakes
Braking before potential collision, especially smooth braking, reveals that the driver's seat belt retractor has an inherently and substantially unsafe design. *tr the driver's seat belt has delayed and inconsistent locking, often not locking in braking or locking late. Even when it does lock earlier, it allows too much travel, i.e. 1/3 distance to wheel. Under moderate braking, before enough deceleration occurs to…
ODI 10937784
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Service Brakes · Wiring
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 20 mph, the power seized. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster and pcm wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,065. The vin was not…
ODI 10871023
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Wheels
Stabilitrak stability control system, anti lock brakes and wheel bearing. 2nd time i have had these lights come on, driving and tracking control kicked in and then the lights all appear. I paid to have it fixed, and they spliced into the wire, not covered under warranty according to care. Yet it is part of wiring harness.
ODI 10859822
Service Brakes · Steering
Driving car on the expressway hit a puddle abs light along with check stabil trak and check break assist system come on, few minutes down the road attempt to break and turn wheel neither work, hit guard rail l, after hitting guard rail another warning light saying service power steering, drive with care appears, took to dealer filed claim with gm to fix body damage for manufactures defect. Gm did nothing, blamed…
Crash reported
ODI 10816899
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be upgraded. The vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion, when the brake pedal was depressed, there was an…
ODI 10872328
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
I pulled to a stop at a stop sign. The car went into auto stop. As i try to navigate right the steering lock up on me. This made the car start climbing the side of the road. I tried to step on the brakes and the car accelerated and hit the wall. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10650157
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet malibu. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle was difficult to stop. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number:14v240000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
ODI 10683178
Service Brakes
On 7/8 i went in for a regular oil change. Gm told me there was a recall and they set my brakes. My car has what is called an auto stop feature that save fuel. After they fixed my brakes and i drove away my auto stop would not engage at all. I took it back right back on 7/8. They told me they fixed the auto stop. I drove away again for the second time. Auto stop still not engaging. I took it right back. I then…
ODI 10615343
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