Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

26 problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2003

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.

2 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2003

The right front tire experienced tread separation. 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.

3 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2001

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. (tiresize: p215/60r15).

4 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2001

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. Firestone affinity tires, no other specific tire information given.

5 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2000

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.

6 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2000

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.

7 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2000

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

8 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2000

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

9 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 09/03/1999

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

10 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 07/23/1993

The consumer stated the technician noticed all four tires had tread separation. There were cracks around the tread. (found during the state inspection).

11 Tire Tread/belt problem

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

12 Tire Tread/belt problem

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).

13 Tire Tread/belt problem

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

14 Tire Tread/belt problem

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

15 Tire Tread/belt problem

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

16 Tire Tread/belt problem

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

17 Tire Tread/belt problem

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

18 Tire Tread/belt problem

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

19 Tire Tread/belt problem

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

20 Tire Tread/belt problem

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

21 Tire Tread/belt problem

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

22 Tire Tread/belt problem

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

23 Tire Tread/belt problem

Consumer states that the tires are cracking in between the tread, firestone affinity, p215/60r15.

24 Tire Tread/belt problem

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

25 Tire Tread/belt problem

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

26 Tire Tread/belt problem

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


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