general problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the tire became flat, the vehicle flipped four times and landed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. . . Updated 08-26-14 updated 08/29/2014.

While driving 70 miles per hr on the highway a loud noise and slight vibration was felt. After slowing down, the noise was not as loud and the vibration was less. On exiting the highway onto a busy road driving no more than 45 to 50 mile per hour the noise was not noticeable and the vibration seemed to be gone. On getting out of the car and looking at all four tires it was determined that the noise and vibration was coming from the highway surface. On pulling out of the garage the next morning the noise was back and the vibration was very noticeable. Road service was called to check to see if their was a flat tire or a problem with the wheel lugs. On arrival the service technician drove the car and discovered the back right tire had separated in several places causing the sound and the vibration. His statement was "someone up there must love you", this would have killed you if you had continued to drive on it. The tire was removed and will be taken back to the place of purchase. This is a firestone tire purchased 11/27/2010 31.

2006 chevy Malibu with defective tires. The tires have splits and cracks on all four tires. The tires were manufactured by continental. Gm says this is normal and safe. Only 28k miles.

2006 chevy Malibu with defective tires. Customer states that the tires have splits and cracks on all four tires. The tires were manufactured by continental. All of the tires were replaced with a different brand name. Updated 09/20/07. The consumer stated the dealer did not return the defective tires to the manufacturer. Updated.