Where is the parking brake on a Chevy Malibu?

The parking brake control in the 2018 Chevy Malibu is located to the left of the steering wheel on the driver’s dash. A small black lever imprinted with the letter “P” may be pulled forward to set the electronic parking brake.

How long does it take to replace rear brake on Chevy Malibu?

The average backyard mechanic can replace the rear brakes in a Malibu in about an hour. Raise the car by placing the floor jack onto the frame rail, just ahead of the brake to be changed.

What should I do if my parking brake is low?

If your car is low on brake fluid, it could lead to problems with the parking brake. Aim to check all of your fluids each time you get gasoline. If you ever notice that the brake fluid is low, fill it up to the recommended level. How do you manually release an emergency brake?

What’s the best way to release the parking brake?

Keep 1 foot on the brake pedal and shift from drive to reverse. Then, shift from reverse back to drive and repeat the sequence 3 times. When you’re done, put the vehicle in park (for an automatic transmission) or neutral (for a manual transmission). Try to release the parking brake.

How is the parking brake connected to the brake shoe?

The parking brake is connected to the brake shoe on one of your tires by a thin black cable. If you aren’t sure which one it’s connected to, check the owner’s manual for the vehicle or look online. Then, inspect the parking brake and the parking cable for ice or damage. A brake shoe is a long, curved piece of metal pressed against the brake drums.

Why does my Chevy Malibu not recognize Park?

If I restart the car, shift into Drive, then shift to park, it eventually recognizes it, but sometimes it takes two or three attempts to get it to respond and allow me to turn the car off. Obviously I need to bring it in for service, but my reason for posting is to see if others have encountered this.

When do I need to replace the key on my Chevy Malibu?

They kindly replaced at no charge even though the warranty was long expired. The key date is April 1 2019. If you had the shifter replaced prior to that date, the problem can reoccur.

When to replace the shifter on a Chevy Malibu?

The key date is April 1 2019. If you had the shifter replaced prior to that date, the problem can reoccur. If you received one April 1 2019 or later you have the new switch design and should finally be permanent. I had a shifter fail in 2017 around 30000 miles. That 2nd shifter failed early this year around 73000 miles.