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Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Brake Questions

65 messages,  Last post on Dec 04, 2011 at 6:42 AM

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#56 of 65 Re: Parking/Emergency brake issue [pf_flyer] by marsj

Jan 30, 2011 (2:22 pm)

Replying to: pf_flyer (Jan 30, 2011 8:23 am)
Well that does make me feel better about it...at least I know they didn't lie to me!
 
Thank you!

#57 of 65 Re: Parking/Emergency brake issue [marsj] by gmcustsvc

Jan 31, 2011 (9:46 am)

Replying to: marsj (Jan 29, 2011 6:07 pm)
marsj,
I apologize for your experience. I am happy to hear you are back on the road. Feel free to see another dealer for a second opinion anytime you are unsure. If you have any further questions please feel free to email me.
Christina
GM Customer Service

#58 of 65 ABS warning light in cool morning by ktc

Nov 14, 2011 (1:25 pm)

I have 2005 Maxx LS, now at 80,000 miles, this happened in last winter, now it happens again. During the morning cool start, the ABS light comes on, and stays on. But if I shut off the engine after 20 seconds, and restart the engine, the ABS warning light clears. This does not happens in the summer time, only happens when air temperature is under or around 55F.
The car has brake fluid flushed at 45,000 miles. Any idea what this is? or anyone had the same problem before?

#59 of 65 Re: ABS warning light in cool morning [ktc] by gmcustsvcsarah

Nov 15, 2011 (10:30 am)

Replying to: ktc (Nov 14, 2011 1:25 pm)
Thanks for the post, ktc,
 
I understand why this is concerning. I looked into your Owner's Manual, and on p. 3-37, it states that the light may come on and stay on upon ignition of the engine. It recommends, as you have been doing, to shut the engine down and restart to reset the system. At that point, if the ABS warning light comes back on, then the vehicle needs service.
 
As to the cause of this (the varying temperature that seems to set yours off), there isn't a further explanation that I have available.
 
I hope this is helpful!
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#60 of 65 Re: ABS warning light in cool morning [gmcustsvcsarah] by ktc

Nov 15, 2011 (11:37 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvcsarah (Nov 15, 2011 10:30 am)
Thank you Sarah,
 
I was thinking this more likely electronic related, I was thinking maybe the ABS relay is not as solid as before (if there is a relay for the ABS system), Generally a relay is not that expensive, I might buy one and just try it, maybe cheaper than bring it to dealer to diagnosis (at least $50 to start with). Do you recommand I try a new relay??
 
Thanks for the help.

#61 of 65 Re: ABS warning light in cool morning [ktc] by gmcustsvcsarah

Nov 16, 2011 (6:42 am)

Replying to: ktc (Nov 15, 2011 11:37 am)
Good morning!
 
As a customer service representative, I can't necessarily make any technical recommendations like this. However, if you do pursue this I would be very interested to learn how it goes for you so I can be of further service to other owners.
 
Enjoy your day,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#62 of 65 Re: ABS warning light in cool morning [gmcustsvcsarah] by ktc

Nov 21, 2011 (2:11 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvcsarah (Nov 16, 2011 6:42 am)
Hi Sarah:
 
I went to a Chevy dealer last Saturday, the part department could not find the ABS relay in the part list (maybe there isn't one in the 2005 Mailibu Maxx). And the Service department said it cost $99.50 just to look at it even the car is still under the 7 years extended dealer warrenty, so I decided to let it go as long as I can restart and clear the ABS warning light

#63 of 65 Re: ABS warning light in cool morning [ktc] by gmcustsvcsarah

Nov 23, 2011 (8:52 am)

Replying to: ktc (Nov 21, 2011 2:11 pm)
Great to hear back from you, ktc!
 
Thanks for the feedback on this. If I can be of any service in the future, you know where to find me.
 
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#64 of 65 Re: ABS warning light in cool morning [ktc] by pao

Nov 24, 2011 (12:09 pm)

Replying to: ktc (Nov 21, 2011 2:11 pm)
my question is why is the dealer charging you if in fact the car is under an extended warranty?...Is it a GM warranty or a third party one?

#65 of 65 Re: ABS warning light in cool morning [ktc] by sgr5516

Dec 04, 2011 (6:42 am)

Replying to: ktc (Nov 21, 2011 2:11 pm)
Need to find another dealer. Mine has never charged a diagnosis fee when issue is covered under extended warranty.

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