general problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

23 problems related to tire have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2002

Consumer states that the vehicle needs new tires every 30,000 miles. Please provide any further information.

2 Tire problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2001

Insurance agent took in one of company's vehicle to have tires checked for cracks between tread. Inspected the tires, and firestone confirmed that there was a problem. They would replace tires at no charge to consumer. Chevrolet, Malibu, 1998 with original tires, size p215/60r15, and 34,400 miles on them. Dot number was w2mwaa158, tire dealer stated tires experienced weather cracking.

3 Tire problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2001

No summary listed for abov evehicle. (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).

4 Tire problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2001

No summary listed for above vehicle. (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).

5 Tire problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2001

No summary listed for above vehicle. (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).

6 Tire problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2001

No summary listed for above vehicle. ( dot number: ).

7 Tire problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2001

Failure discover by firestone when changing oil.

8 Tire problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2000

Vehicle parked. Tire picked up tack. Noticed cracks just below the tread. Was jagged along 3/4 of left rear tire. Checked other tires & cracks on them, but not as bad. All four tires had numerous cracks. Took to firestone retailer & was informed will be looking into the problem. Dealer will not mechanic touch tire. 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. Firestone affinity touring t2. P215/60r15 with 30,000 miles. Dot # w2mwaaa397.

9 Tire problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2000

Front tires completely worn in the middle. Was told by chevy dealership that they won't replace. Car makes a cupping sound and front wheel bearings have been replaced 4 times in less than 3 months. ( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).

10 Tire problem

Failure Date: 04/15/1999

All four tires are wearing in the center strip. Consumer is having some problems when making emergency stops.

11 Tire problem

Failure Date: 08/12/1998

Tire failures. 3 different flats between 8-12-98 and 8-22-98. Vehicle purchased 6-10-98.

12 Tire problem

Vehicle with original tires skids on wet road. (p215-60r15 93 t m+s, tpc spec 1139 ms, touring t2 afinity). Yh.

13 Tire problem

All 4 tires were inspected and replaced with new firestone affinity tires under warranty by local dealership, nelda stephenson chev on 1-18-01. Work order or invoice # is 91731. (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).

14 Tire problem

All 4 tires were inspected and replaced with new firestone affinity tires under warranty by local dealership, nelda stephenson chev. On 1-23--01. Work order or invoice # 91857. (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).

15 Tire problem

All 4 tires were inspected and replaced with new firestone affinity tires under warranty by local dealership, nelda stephenson Chevrolet on 1-22-01. Work order or invoice # 91750. (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).

16 Tire problem

All 4 tires were inspected and replaced with new firestone affinity tires under warranty by local dealership, nelda stephenson Chevrolet on 1-0-01, work order /invoice # 91673. (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).

17 Tire problem

General tire that came equipped with vehicle is wearing down in the center, causing unsafe condition.

18 Tire problem

Firestone claims that tires wore due to over-inflation. Dealership was the only ones inflating those tires. When tested tires were at 35psi. Firestone claims that problem is commmon on Malibus. (tiresize: 215/60/r15)( dot number: tire size: 215/60/r15 ).

19 Tire problem

The tires were very noise while driving(firestone affinity p215/60r15 93t). Nlm.

20 Tire problem

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

21 Tire problem

Tires cracking all the way around at the outer grooves ,looked like what you call dry rot( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).

22 Tire problem

No summary( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).

23 Tire problem

Tires had unusual cracking after 20k miles - so I replaced them & have them to return to firestone. . ( dot number: tire size: p215 60 r1 ).


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