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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

BandRecords
1–30k mi3
30–60k mi1
60–100k mi1
100–150k mi1
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 25, 2000

    Tires

    For no reason whatsoever a bulge developed in this tire. It grew on its own overnight to twice the original size when i discovered it. I took it immediately to the dealer and it was replaced with a similar tire. This replacement tire has 1991 stamped on it, the original for do not. I thought this was just a fluke, but with all the news about firestone, i must tell you i am very uneasy about driving with these tires.…

    ODI 733541

  • February 8, 2000

    Antilock · Service Brakes, Air · Tires

    NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 214/60R15 )

    ODI 728900

  • October 29, 1999

    Tires

    Tire blew apart while driving.nothing was left on the rim,this was the original that came on the car when it was purchased new.in april 99( dot number: tire size: 215/60/r15 )

    ODI 727398

  • November 2, 1998

    Gasoline · Tires

    ENGINE FAILED. YH

    ODI 6900310

  • April 3, 1998

    Air Conditioner · Axle Assembly · Fuel Gauge System · Tires

    TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE FAILED. YH

    ODI 6900300

  • 23,350 miles

    Tires

    All four tires were cupped badly due to tire malfunction. *jg

    ODI 10004027

  • Abs Warning Light · Tires

    Consumer stated the brake and abs light woul come on imtermittenly. It was said to be a communication problem (since new). The brakes have been in the shop(dealer) many times. Now the brakes release and coast at slow speed, and almost caused two accidents where the vehicle would have rear ended another. There are also complaints with the tires (incomplete info). Scc *jb

    ODI 10001978

  • Tires

    After market tire p215/60x15 size. Middle tread has started to wear out on all four tires, and have started cracking along the sidewalls.*ak firestone affinity tires (p21560r15) dot #w2mw0aaa378. *slc

    ODI 871848

  • Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Tires

    The cruise control was set for 70mph when the front driver's side tire suddenly blewout, causing the cruise control to become stuck. Brakes were of no help in the situation, they malfunctioned, causing vehicle to flip over. Dealer has been contacted. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 843648

  • Tires

    These tires have not failed yet but are all cracking between the tread i was told that they will not pass inspection. They only have 10000 miles on them. Has anyone else notified you of this problem?*ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)

    ODI 748585

  • Tires

    Service bulletin #00-03-10-003b. No safety defect. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

    ODI 746705

  • Tires

    All 4 tires were inspected and replaced with new firestone affinity tires under warranty by local dealership, nelda stepehenson chevrolet on 1-15-01. Work order or invoice # is 91713. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

    ODI 746064

  • Tires

    All 4 tires were inspected and replaced with new firestone affinity tires under warranty by local dealership, nelda stephenson chevrolet on 2-7-01. Work order or invoice # 92000. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

    ODI 746061

  • Tires

    Had to replace all 4 tires. They are all firestone affinity and were cracking. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

    ODI 745842

  • Tires

    All four tires have cracks, all around the perimiter of innner and outer thread channels. Called firestone said water could possibly get into steel belts causing them to rust and tires to fail. Firestone also said that a firestone dealer would pro-rate thread wear, how can a manufacturer's defect cost a consumer money. Also i have personal;y seen the same defect on quite a few other chevy mailbus, with the same…

    ODI 741108

  • Tires

    Tires will not hold air/ center portion of tires are completely bald at under 12,000 miles( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

    ODI 729058

  • Tires

    Two firestone tires failed and the consumer requested to have the other two replaced (p215160 r15). Nlm

    ODI 577135

  • 12v/24v/48v Battery · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Door · Engine · Foundation Components · Headlights · Rim · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control

    The left rear brake makes noise and the brake cylinder was replaced. Also, warped rotors were replaced and turned as well. *yh

    ODI 567802

  • Tires

    Tire is cracking betweem the tread (firestone affinity p215/60r15). Nlm

    ODI 566524

  • Tires

    Tires are cracking betweem the tread (firestone affinity p215/60r15). Nlm

    ODI 566520

  • Tires

    The firestone tires were completely uncontrollable on slick pavement, ice, or snow covered roads, the consumer found that the tires on the vehicle were designed for dry pavement only, he replaced the tires and is requesting reimbursement. *slc

    ODI 557997