1999 Chevrolet Malibu Tires Problems
- 46
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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.
Among these 46 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- tire size · 10 records
- firestone affinity · 8 records
- tiresize p215 · 8 records
- size p215 · 7 records
- these tires · 5 records
- tires failed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Tires
Vehicle was unable to pass inspection due to tire (tread) separation on all 4 bridgestone potenza 's inspector pointed out that all 4 tires were cracked throughout the entire circumference on all 4 tires and dangerous/hazardous to drive on. Had to purchase new tires in order to pass inspection... Have taken photos of all the tires... Tires were purchased in oct, 2010 and replaced in nov, 2015 -- tire had a total of…
ODI 10807168
Tires
On 6 august 2010, i purchased 3 tires from ray's tire & service in st. Augustine, fl 32084, having a goodyear logo touted on their invoice and a huge goodyear sign on their buildings, therefore, one would assume that tires being bought and installed are goodyear... Well that's no so... While driving to cleveland, ohio suburb last monday (20 sept 10), my left front tire separated on i-75 running at approx 74 mph…
ODI 10357452
Tires
On june 18, 2010 i had an accident that i believe was caused by a tire failure. No other vehicles were involved in this accident and there were no injuries. The vehicle was declared a total loss by my insurance company. On june 18, 2010 at approximately 6:00pm i was driving on the pennsylvania turnpike. My vehicle was headed west somewhere between the donegal exit and the new stanton exit of the turnpike. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10349637
Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Front · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
Rotor replacement x 3. Suspension - front replaced. Calipers x3. Tire wear and leaks - replaced annually. Radio - bad wiring. A/c in dash wiring replaced twice. Rear light assembly replaced twice. Leaking in rear light assembly and trunk. Coolant leak - 8/06 at 74000 miles. Mechanic believes it is the water pump. A/c sensor replaced. *nm
ODI 10166043
Tires
I've had 2 tires manufactured by cooper tire fail due to faulty construction. Both tires have failed within the past year. They are 215/60r15 avenger gt rwl tires manufactured by cooper tires and i purchased them at kauffman tires. Serial #u9mwff6032. *nm
ODI 10161400
Air Conditioner · Equipment · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tie Rod Assembly · Tires · Wheel Bearing
Since i've had the car, the brakes have been replaced twice, rotors replaced (also cleaned and other things-to the point they asked me to see if there was a recall on brakes and rotors). The right front passenger window will not work from the driver side to roll down but can still roll it up from there. The air conditioner button(resistor) needed replacing and then the vent button(resistor) needed replacing. Also,…
ODI 10052894
Coil Springs · Tires
While backing into a parking lot front suspension coil broke, and caused front tires to burn. *ak
ODI 10033672
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
Air conditioning control problems dealer insisted nothing wrong never repaired tires; worn out at 16000 dealer insisted that that was normal fought to get them to replace only 2 tires engine: intake manifold gasket went out never experienced the problem in all the cars i ever owned 978.00 later. Engine 3 months later presently engine has serious internal engine rattle, lose of power don't know what is wrong yet…
ODI 10069757
Tires
While driving on the highway, the right front tire blew out and had come apart. Also, the left tire blew out and separated upon pulling into a repair shop to fill the tire with air because air was seeping out. The cause of the both tire blowouts was not determined. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10063396
12v/24v/48v Battery · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Carburetor System · Engine · Fan · Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · Recliner · Side/Window · Tires
Had coolant/oil leaking from valve cover/ intake manifold. Dealer replaced all 5 gaskets, oil and coolant. Only have 31,000 miles on the car. Also had resistor for fan control changed. Blower would not operate in position 1 or 2. One month ago in january, had transmission cooling leak. Dealer said it was "transmission internal wiring harness connector" leaking when i told them it was cooling line. Invoice shows…
ODI 758111
Tires
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and right rear tire blewou, and a crackling sound. She was able to pull to the shoulders. Firestone, affinity tires. She had two blowout in a year. *ak
ODI 895796
Air Conditioner · Exterior Lighting · Tires
When pressing the button to turn on air conditioner there's a light that comes on at the same time. Light has started to go out on its own. When it does, air conditioner goes off. Consumer has contacted dealer. *ak the manufacturer was unwilling to fix the defective a/c. The four firestone tires had to be replaced because they were all dry rotting. (p215/6-r15)*yh
ODI 893803
Tires
The tires are cracking and splitting abnormally. The ones that are under 3 yrs/36,000 we have been taking to dealerships. Several dealerships have not been willing to replace these defective tires under warranty. Firestone is only replacing them by prorating the tires.*ak (tiresize: 9215/60r15)
ODI 749417
Tires
Tires are cracking and splitting abnormally. The ones that are under 3 yrs/36,000 we have been taking to dealerships. Several dealerships have not been willing to replace these defective tires under warranty. Firestone is only replacing them by prorating the tires. This is a big pain. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)
ODI 749403
Tires
Service bulletin #00-03-10-003b (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )
ODI 746704
Tires
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak( dot number: )
ODI 745882
Tires
Consumer had inspected tires and found out that cracks had developed between treads which could lead to tread separation. Chevrolet, malibu, 1999, 215/60r15. *ak *jb
ODI 888656
Tires
Tires have dryrot cracks between the tread ribs, that firestone dealer has told me needs to be replaced. I will replace the set in a few days. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )
ODI 746499
Tires
On 3/1100 at about 6:35pm, i was coming from dallas to houston.just before wyllis my car went totally out of control after my right front tire went to pieces. According to witnesses,my car was all over both highways,almost been killed by two 18 wheelers and altimately crashing on a guard on the south direction.i lost conscience and when i came to i saw alot of people over me and then taken to the first…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 742259
Tires
Center of tires worn out at 30,000 miles. Rim problems, gm said no!!firestone said it happens too often!!! (tiresize: 214/60r15)( dot number: tire size: 214/60r15 )
ODI 736187
Tires
The tires have failed to hold air properly for any lenghth of time since originally purchasing the vehicle. It was recently noticed that the tires have gone completely bald in the center of the tire. In contacting the service manager at dave heinrich chevrolet in lockport, ny, we are told that this is a common problem with the malibus in that gm states that these tires were not designed for this car. Gm has since…
ODI 727965
Tires
Consumers vehicle was being towed behind the rv and the firestone tire blewout, firestone affinity, p215/60r15, claim 43-r502-557. *slc
ODI 6900334
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor · Tires
While driving consumer applied brakes and pedal went all the way down to the floor. Also, rotors and tires had to be replaced. *ak
ODI 862883
Tires
While traveling at 30-40 mph right rear tire, with rim and hub still attached, came off and almost caused vehicle to go over a bridge. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time. *ak
ODI 862073
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Fog Lights · Front · Headlights · Steering · Structure · Tires
Front wheel started to squeak. This was the fourth set of front wheel bearing contacted dealer ,and dealer stated just keep changing wheel bearings . *akglove box door does not close, headlight brigher than other, fog lamp fell off while driving, foglamp assembly was replaced, passenger rear door queeks when opened / closed, automatic transmission fluid leaks, brakes noisy / squeeking when braking, vehicle squeeks…
ODI 898374