23 problems related to tire have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer states that the vehicle needs new tires every 30,000 miles. Please provide any further information.
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.
No summary listed for abov evehicle. (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).
No summary listed for above vehicle. (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).
No summary listed for above vehicle. (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).
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Failure discover by firestone when changing oil.
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.
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 ).
All four tires are wearing in the center strip. Consumer is having some problems when making emergency stops.
Tire failures. 3 different flats between 8-12-98 and 8-22-98. Vehicle purchased 6-10-98.
Vehicle with original tires skids on wet road. (p215-60r15 93 t m+s, tpc spec 1139 ms, touring t2 afinity). Yh.
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 ).
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 ).
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 ).
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 ).
General tire that came equipped with vehicle is wearing down in the center, causing unsafe condition.
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 ).
The tires were very noise while driving(firestone affinity p215/60r15 93t). Nlm.
Tires are cracking betweem the tread (firestone affinity p215/60r15). Nlm.
Tires cracking all the way around at the outer grooves ,looked like what you call dry rot( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).
No summary( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).
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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