1998 Chevrolet Malibu service brakes, hydraulic problems
347 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1998 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes to express discontent with local dealership. *tgw the consumer stated the brake was spongy, the abs light illuminated and the ac worked erratically, depending on the blower speed and would sometimes quit blowing cold air and would start to blow warm air. The…”
filed Oct 1, 2014
“I bought a certified used car from bill heard in plant city before they closed down,from day 1 I had a problem with the car ignition not starting and the anti theft,I have been left stranded several time s cause of this problem,I have taken it back to them twice and they kept telling me there is…”
filed May 27, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Malibu | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 Malibu | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Malibu | 10 | 1% |
| 2017 Malibu | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Malibu | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 Malibu | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Malibu | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 Malibu | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 Malibu | 15 | 1% |
| 2009 Malibu | 9 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.