Tire Related Problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (one problem).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
7
Tire Tread/belt problems
1
Tire Blowout problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu

The Tire problem

I purchased 4 new 70,000 mile general altimax rt tires in February 2013 from walmart #3581. The tires now have exactly 10,774 miles on them. They are making loud thumping noises that I describe as a helicopter sound.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Purchased a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu 07-04-03 with 4500 miles. Noticed the tires had cracks between the tread and sidewalls. Dealer would not replace tires. Firestone dealership replaced with a different tire at no charge, stated it looked like premature dry rot.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

While driving, the left front tire blew out, causing consumer to swerve off the raod and striking a median wall, consumer suffered minor injuries. No other tire info given. (ohio traffic crash report #10-90-494)   Read details...


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