1999 Chevrolet Malibu Tread/Belt Problems

May 21, 2004 · 41,695 miles

Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tread/Belt · Visibility

The consumer smelled fuel while driving. She then observed fuel dripping onto the ground while parked, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. It was determined that the fuel line was leaking at the fuel filter connector due to corrosion. The consumer feels the manufacturer should be 100% responsible for replacing the fuel line. The consumer has had other components fail on the vehicle. All four tires…

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ODI 10074219

May 30, 2003

Tread/Belt

While traveling on the highway without prior warning heard a popping noise. The right front tire tread separated from the wheel.the tire was a firestone p20585r15. Dealer was aware of the problem.*ak *ts *jb

ODI 10021975

March 12, 2003

Tread/Belt

The right front tire experienced tread separation. *jb the vehicle had become hard to handle and get off of the road. Also, the tire had split from the rim to tread. (tire model/touring) scc

ODI 10011528

July 1, 2001

Tread/Belt

The tires are coming apart in different areas of the threads. I have owned several vehicles and never had this kind of a problem with tires before. Are they on the recall list? The first flat tire was the left rear, i'm not sure if the tire # is the same as the one i listed for the most recent flat on the right front. I cannot afford to keep buying tires. Please advise. Thank you. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)

ODI 753668

May 25, 2001

Tread/Belt

Had leased vehicle from state farm insurance. Noticed cracks appearing between tread in tires. Was informed any problems with tires to take to retailer for an exchange. 1999, chevrolet, malibu. *ak firestone affinity tires, no other specific tire information given. *slc

ODI 889839

November 3, 2000

Tread/Belt

Pe00 020; both front tires were showing tread separation, and there were air still in the tires. Firestone, p2215/60r15, there wasn't an accident. They were affinity tires.*ak

ODI 874403

September 4, 2000

Tread/Belt

While driving, tire experienced tread separation, causing damage to the quarter panel, bumper, and rocker panel, firestone affinity, p215/60r15 93t, 7/32 remained on tread surface, claim 12-0639-596. *slc

ODI 6900330

August 22, 2000

Tread/Belt

Left front tire blewout, the tread separated from the rest of tire (firestone affinity). Nlm

ODI 554727

August 4, 2000

Tread/Belt

All 4 firestone affinity tires p215-60r15 dot w2mw experienced cracking where the grooves are in the tires. *slc

ODI 868888

August 1, 2000

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Disc · Tread/Belt

Consumerhas problem with brakes, especially at high speed. When applying brakes they pulsate and grab lightly. Dealership replaced brakes pads and rotors, and they resurfaced the rotors. Vehicle has 16000 mph, and tires the tread is warped in the center of the tires. *ak

ODI 867774

September 3, 1999

Tread/Belt

Left front tire tread separated and tire blew making it difficult to steer car to the side of the road

ODI 9001624

July 23, 1993

Tread/Belt

The consumer stated the technician noticed all four tires had tread separation. *ak there were cracks around the tread. (found during the state inspection) *scc *jb

ODI 10029992

Belts And Associated Pulleys · Tread/Belt

Engine belt failed, caused major engine damage. Yh

ODI 6900306

Tread/Belt

Firestone, affinity tire p215/60r15 size. Middle tread on one of the tires has worn off.*ak the tire dealer was unwilling to replace the failed tire. *yh

ODI 869768

Tread/Belt

All four tires have cracking between the tread ribs. *ak (tiresize: p215 60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215 60r15 )

ODI 745767

Tread/Belt

Cracking between the tread ribs. *ak (tiresize: r215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: r215/60r15 )

ODI 745613

Tread/Belt

Cracking between tread ribs. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

ODI 745611

Tread/Belt

All 4 tires began to cup at just over 23,o00 miles and while driving there was a roaring sound. It was later determined that the belts broke (firestone affinity, p215/60r15 93t m-5, dot number unknown). *tt *nlm

ODI 567127

Tread/Belt

Consumer states the firestone affinity, p215/60r15 tires are cracking in between the tread.(state farm mutual automobile insurance company).*jb

ODI 566530

Tread/Belt

The firestone affinity tires p21560r15 are cracking in between the tread.(state farm mutual automobile insurance company)*jb

ODI 566529

Tread/Belt

Consumer states the firestone affininty tires, p215/60r15 are cracking in between the tread.(state farm mutual automobile insurance company).*jb

ODI 566527

Tread/Belt

Tires were cracking between the tread (firestone affinity p215/60r15). Nlm

ODI 566526

Tread/Belt

Firestone affinity tires p215/60r15 are cracking in between tread. *yh

ODI 566525

Tread/Belt

Consumer states that all four original tires are experiencing cracking in between the tread, firestone affinity, p215/60r15. *slc

ODI 566523

Tread/Belt

The firestone affinity tires p21560r15 are cracking in between the tread.(state farm mutual automobile insurance company)*jb

ODI 566522