1999 Chevrolet Malibu service brakes, hydraulic problems
292 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed Mar 7, 2012
“I bought this car from a private owner not a dealership. The only problem it had when we bought it was the fuel gauge did not work. Now almost a year later I have multiple problems. The worst is while driving down the road at 65 mph my car just shuts off, no warning, the steering locks up and this…”
filed Dec 5, 2011
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 1999 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.