general problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu

Three problems related to tire have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2001 Malibu.

1 Tire problem

Failure Date: 08/07/2014

I experienced a sudden tread separation on a goodrich passenger tire, leading to immediate and complete tire deflation. Luckily, I had just pulled out of a parking lot and was traveling <5mph. On inspection, the other 3 tires showed initial signes of similar failure, and all have been replaced.

2 Tire problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2003

Consumer noticed the original front and rear tires were rotten from inside to outside, and are leaking air. Firestone model, size, and dot# unknown. Please provide detailed information.

3 Tire problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2001

Consumer had vehicle for one month and had balanced tires twice, while driving over 55 mph the vehicle shakes, consumer pulled into traffic while driving 50 mph, vehicle fishtailed and experienced rollover, causing one injury, possibly faulty tires, firestone affinity touring t-2, p215/60r15, claim 53-c796-229.


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