Chevrolet Malibu Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire Problems
- 7
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 3
- Years with records
- 2010–2014
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- spare tire · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint evidence
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Body · Service Brakes · Steering · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Cleaning out the trunk discovered no spare tire. Only sealant air compressor. How stupid. Was not informed by the dealer, who obviously knew they would lose a deal if customer informed. This is a big time scam and cover up. I can see real trouble if i have a blow out! Stupid!!! *tr
ODI 10683000
Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
2014 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to the use of tire/compressor kit and safety issues. *tgw the consumer discovered there was spare tire and jack in the vehicle. Instead, the vehicle came equipped with a tire/compressor kit. The owner's manual stated the kit was only useful for a flat tire. It wasn't useful for sidewall failure or a bent rim. *jb
ODI 10644076
Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Tires
2013 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to purchased vehicle with no spare tire in the trunk. *smd the consumer stated when she purchased the vehicle, she was not informed the vehicle did not come equipped with a spare tire. When she experienced a tire blow out on the freeway. It was then, she was told by aaa, there was only an air pump, which was of no use, since the tire has shredded. The consumer was…
ODI 10616490
Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Tires
On my way to work today i had a flat tire, which resulted in me having to call onstar because there was no spare or jack in the truck. Once i called on star it took them three times calling me back to get road side assistance on the phone. I was stuck for two and a half hours before the tow truck even arrived. Once the tow truck driver arrived i asked him what happened to road side assistance he told me that on star…
ODI 10525245
Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed that the driver's side tire was flat. The contact attempted to replace the tire when he noticed that the vehicle was not equipped with a spare tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that due to fuel economy, they did not equip vehicles with spare tires. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000. *tr
ODI 10515514
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Visibility
2013 chevy malibu 1ls manufactured 11/20/12, currently less than 7,000 mi. 1) chrome & radio glass - when sun shines on console it blinds driver & driver must cover area with a scarf or jacket; console is beautiful to look at, but not practical from a safety viewpoint since the driver is blinded & cannot see until the area is covered from the sun. 2) when air conditioning was turned on, a blast of very hot air came…
ODI 10596528
Equipment · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated he hit a piece of old concrete in the road that had fallen off a truck. After traveling about 100 yards, a warning bell announced low tire pressure. When the consumer was able to pull over safely, he opened the truck and discovered there was no jack, no tire, no donut and no spare rim. Instead, the manufacturer provided a tire sealant and compressor…
ODI 10457677