2000 Chevrolet Malibu Tires Problems
- 20
- 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 20 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- firestone affinity · 6 records
- tire blewout · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Rotor · Tires
While braking the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance due to the front brake rotors wearing. Also there was a vibration when depressing the brake pedal. The dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved. *ak the dealership told the consumer they would replace the rotors when the vehicle was first purchased, but they never did. *cb *jb
ODI 10046705
Tires
While driving approximately 35 mph rear right tire had blown. Managed to pull vehicle to the side of road, stopped, and checked tires out. Noticed right rear tire had separated in three different pieces. Contacted the manufacturer. Had not been to dealership for repairs. Size 215/60r15.
ODI 10040408
Tires
Front tires wear and lose air pressure prematurely. *ak
ODI 10048068
12v/24v/48v Battery · Cooling System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires
Front/rear suspension-squawking noise -gm well aware of this issue hazard lights - have gone out twice. Fuel integrity - erratic fuel reading - shows 1/4 tank - when in reality there is no gas. I have ran out of gas approximately 7 times - several times late at night. No cruise control - gm would not repair. Brakes pads/rotors - have replaced 3 times. My local dealer rotolo chevrolet and gm customer service would do…
ODI 10013971
Tires
Sidewall blown in 3 spots while entering driveway. Dt
ODI 770584
Hazard Flashing Warning Lights · Tires · Turn Signal
Turn signals work intermittently.*ak consumer also states that the hazard lights do not work as well, the vehicle has also experienced a flat tire.*jb
ODI 8017611
Fuel Pump · Rotor · Tires
Front disc brake rotors are warping again after being replaced at 12000 miles. When brakes are applied steering wheel vibrates excessively. Dealership is denying any responsibility of repair. *ak the fuel pump failed and was fixed at the consumer?s expense. The tires became worn out and were replaced. The front rotors were turned. *yh
ODI 8016290
Automatic Transmission · Tires
While driving, tire blewout, steering column locked and consumer was unable to steer vehicle, consumer states a week prior to this, the front tires began spinning before the vehicle started to move and the pavement was not wet, firestone affinity, p215/60r15, claim 20-5363-226. *slc
ODI 6900332
Tires
Firestone, affinity, tire size p21560r15, original equipment on chevrolet, malibu, 2000 with 9600 miles. While driving at approximately 50 mph tread separated, and whole sidewall tire blewout on passenger rear, causing rear of vehicle to jumps towards driver's side, resulting in damage on right hand side of vehicle.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 887911
Tires
Right front tire blewout while driving, consumer lost control and hit fireplug, firestone affinity, p215/60r15, claim 35-w577-593. *slc
ODI 6900319
Tires
While driving, firestone affinity tire blewout, vehicle jumped a lane and landed in another lane, consumer was injured in accident, firestone tire size p205/60r15 93t, claim 31-3083-344. *slc
1 injury
ODI 6900318
Anti-Theft Device · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Front · Fuel System, Gasoline · Gasoline · Headlights · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Consumer states that tires experience abnormal tire wear and are noisy, firestone affinity. Dealer replaced left front bearing and hub assembly. They also tightened front control arm. The tires have been rotated, however noise continues and tires continue to wear, possible suspension problem. *slc *nm
ODI 566811
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Tires
Tires failed over time. Had to have a realignment and new front brakes installed even though the tires had been rotated and kept up to the recommended pressure. Abnormal wear on the outer front left tire and belt separation occurred on the right front to the point where it was very difficult to balance. After the realignment about 3 weeks ago, the car began to shake on the front end again due to another bad tire…
ODI 726622
Foundation Components · Gasoline · Tires
Engine makes a knocking noise. Dealerr has checked and said it may be air conditioner compressor. *ak engine was replaced, brakes make noise. Firestone affinity tires make noise in the front, 15 inch. *slc
ODI 881579
Air Conditioner · Brake Lights · Gasoline · Ignition · Pads · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Rotor · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly · Suspension · Tail Lights · Tires
The vehicle experienced excessive brake shimmy due to warped rotors, also the front brake pads have uneven wear. Nlm
ODI 560347
Automatic Transmission · Power Window Devices And Controls · Tires
The design of the auto up/down feature can not stop without the door switch activated, poor design feature. Yh
ODI 6900308
Arm · Frontal · Tires
While driving 70 mph owner suddenly heard a snapping sound from rear. Rear left tire separated from spindle, causing vehicle to spin out. Vehicle did strike center divider. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. Please describe details. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 8015827
Fuel Gauge System · Tires
GAS GAUGE SENSOR FAILED. YH
ODI 6900295
Engine · Tires
Bracket bolt in engine compartment was missing. Yh
ODI 6900294
Disc · Gasoline · Tires
Tires wore out fast, car stalls, brakes went twice ,computer had to be reprogrammed and the car locked up once nothing would work driving down the road( dot number: )
ODI 728792