Thanks for information to those responding.
@Mikey d: I'm of the same mind. Doubts remain and confidence in this auto
has eroded to the level of an auto >10 years old and >100,000 miles. Reason
enough for the 'fret' factor, eh?
But, this Malibu is only 5 yrs old and @36,000+ miles.
Correct you are in assuming the 'brake light on' condition has probably happened at
intervals WITHOUT my knowledge. Can't tell in the daylight hours when nearing
90% of this vehicle's operation happens. At night, I can see slight rear window-glass
reflections from high-mount LED brake light...which I'll now look for after dark, of
course. Will also take note if I see other Malilbu and similar GM cars with constant
'brake light on' and will now assume the driver possibly is NOT a brake-pedal-rider.
@Kenneth M: Thanks for the offer to check recalls and services advisories. As
I've owned this car since it was new, I HAVE RECEIVED several recall notices on other
items which have been immediately corrected by the Chevrolet dealer, locally. So,
I am on their list. Now, if they are playing 'secrets' with me on any service advisories,
or recalls, well, I've attempted checking those as well from sources and have not seen
anything that applies. Also, specifically have asked the dealership service reps if any
such services bulletins/advisories exist. Repeatedly, I've been told NO. Perhaps, with
time, there could be a recall on this, or at least some type of service bulletin to correct.
Depends on a certain number of occurrences, I suppose, and then it's still subject to a
judgment call by high level GM management.
Back in my salad days, as we young guys each managed to score on a purchase of that
coveted and well-used FIRST CAR, we all faced peer pressure for said questionable choices, AKA
clunkers/junkers/etc. All of these including my own, we mockingly labeled TOWN CARS. No, not
a fancy Lincoln; simply a car we didn't dare take out of town!
Currently owned 2010 Malibu is now my TOWN CAR. Some things never change,
sport fans!
jaa