1999 Chevrolet Malibu Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Problems
NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 789 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.
What owners report
“FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED FRONT END BEGAN TO SHAKE, NEARLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.”NHTSA complaint 864644 — filed 07/03/2000
“INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THERE IS A GRINDING SOUND LIKE METAL TO METAL. BRAKES FEEL SPONGY, AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. THIS HAPPENS…”NHTSA complaint 864616 — filed 06/30/2000
“EXCESSIVE WEAR OF ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS. REPLACEMENT MADE TWICE WITHIN A YEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.”NHTSA complaint 863717 — filed 06/16/2000
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu have service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip problems?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu: 102 of 789 complaints on file (12.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?
789 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 44 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 40 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
