Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 192
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 16
- Years with records
- 1999–2018
- Stored years
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 192 stored complaint records:
- 14 indicate a crash
- 12 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- brake lights · 25 records
- electronic stability · 19 records
- stability control · 19 records
- service brakes · 19 records
- brakes hydraulic · 19 records
- speed control · 19 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 43 |
| 30–60k mi | 36 |
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Service Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owned 2018 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while turning at a low speed into a driveway the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle independently accelerated to approximately 60 mph and crashed into a tree. The air bags did deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a fractured right foot, whiplash, and several bruises which required medical attention. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11245197
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Right now i have the service esc and service traction light on again for the 3rd time. I took each time to chevy classic in grapevine tx and they told me no codes the 1st time, took it to clay cooley in irving--light came on then no codes they showed. Today 4-15=16 light came on again and i took it to classic chevy and they found 3 codes this time. They say i will have to pay for this! I should not since there was…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10859777
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2010 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to esc light continuously illuminating and trac control switch issues. *smd the consumer stated after the part was replaced, the esc light illuminated again. The consumer continued to report the trac service light was still displayed. The dealer stated it was a possible bcm internal failure. The consumer received a recall notice shortly thereafter regarding an issue…
ODI 10692454
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Do not remember when i brought my car in for campaign 14v252000 maybe approx. A year ago. The problems the car was having before i had the recall done have started again. Up until now haven't had any problems. My dealer wants to charge me to fix it. *tr
ODI 10711849
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to smoke and fumes coming from right front wheel well and extensive damages to the rotor, brake pads and other parts. *smd ma 10/5 the consumer stated the vehicle was towed to the dealer. An inspection revealed, extensive damage to the rotors, brake pads and other parts of the brake system. The dealer was unable to give an explanation for the damage. Updated…
ODI 10712784
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact had the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control); however, the failure recurred. While driving approximately 45 mph, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed…
ODI 10794589
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2005 chevrolet mailbu. The consumer was dissatisfied with the services of the recall. Updated 02/12/15*bf the consumer received two recall notices. Recall# 14v252000 and 14v224000. *jb
ODI 10683330
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2012 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to body control module system/ brake apply sensor recall notice. *smd the consumer stated he waited for the details to restore the safety of the vehicle. However, unable to wait any longer, he was forced to sell the vehicle. *jb
ODI 10666939