2002 Chevrolet Malibu service brakes, hydraulic problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. While driving less than 70 mph, the exterior brake lights on the vehicle continued to illuminate even when the brake pedal was not depressed. The contact was concerned that the other drivers would swerve around her and assume that she was braking, when…”
filed Jan 12, 2009
“Own a 2002 chevy malibu. Had brakes and rotors replaced in 2006. Just had to do it again 12/5/08. Chevy should recall and replace the brakes free of charge. I use my car daily. *tr”
filed Dec 11, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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 2002 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.