Chevrolet Malibu Parking Brake Problems
- 8
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 6
- Years with records
- 1999–2016
- 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.
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- parking brake · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Engine · Parking Brake · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet malibu. While driving 70 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle failed to stop or slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to drive onto the shoulder at speeds of more than 55 mph in order to avoid crashing into oncoming traffic. During the incident, a 911 call was made and police responded by pushing the vehicle into a median in order stop it…
ODI 11254639
Ignition · Parking Brake · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the parking brake would malfunction and the vehicle would roll away when parked on an incline or a flat surface. Additionally, the vehicle would sporadically hesitate when the contact attempted to accelerate. The contact also stated that the transmission would become stuck in first gear and began to exhibit an abnormal jerking motion. The key…
ODI 10609685
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When parking brake was applied, a load popping noise was heard. The left rear cable popped out of the parking brake equalizer since the part was rusted out. I am very concerned as i am well aware of the high mileage of this vehicle. It is still a popular car on the road today. *tr
ODI 10450656
Column · Parking Brake · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition. In addition, the gear was difficult to shift. The contact had to apply force in order to shift the vehicle into park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two occasions. The technician was unable to duplicate or repair the failure. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact also stated…
ODI 10664609
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
The e-brake stripped out to a unable state after 50,000 miles. Now if the brakes fail i have no alternative to stop the car. The steering pops when turning from left to right and from start off after a stop this started at the same time. *tr
ODI 10436701
Parking Brake
Rear parking brake equalizer rusted out, leading to loss of emergency braking and parking brakes. Unable to find replacement part without replacing front cable. *tr
ODI 10296700
Cooling System · Equipment · Parking Brake · Seat Belts · Steering
I have a 2004 malibu ls, when i first purchased the car during the winter of 04 i had problems with the steering. It was under warranty, i took it back every winter for 4 years and the dealership always repaired the car. In 2010 my power steering light came on and i lost power trying to turn into a parking spot. The next time it occurred, i was driving 50 mph i went to change lanes the power steering light came on…
ODI 10371123
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Parking Brake
Abs & park brake came on intermittently for 5 seconds after car in shop 9 of first 21 days owned finally it was fixed. The service dept would give me no information regarding problems, and tried to reduce likelihood of lemon law by not providing me with documentation. Also fake wood not secured on any interior placement of car.
ODI 703153