Tire Tread/belt problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu

Three problems related to tire tread/belt 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 Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2002

The consumer two front tire tread separtion from the vehicle. Please provide additional information name of tire,the size and serial number. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts.

2 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2001

Dt:has had to replace three different sets of tires because the tread has separated from the tire and the rim will not hold air. The last time he had them replaced they put too much air in the tire and another dealer checked the tire pressure and told caller it was dangerous to have that much air pressure in the tires. Now he can't get in touch with firestone at all and the dealer will no longer help or give him the phone number to firestone.

3 Tire Tread/belt problem

Consumer noticed cracks and splits at bottom of grooves of all four tires. One of the vehicles tires has a split in the sidewall about 1 inch long.


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