Carrier/rack problems of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

Cracked manifold. Smell exhaust fumes upon start. And will dissipate after engine has warmed up. Thought it was just my car but have read numerous complaints online.

I have been having an issue with my 2011 chevy Malibu since the beginning of the 2017 yr. Every time I slow down (20mph or less) or stop my car starts to shake uncontrollably and the esc and tracking light comes on as well as the check engine line comes on and starts blinking. Also, the car looks like it is loosing power. Once I try to accelerate, the car will not go fast at all. It is like it has to build power back up. It is now the summer time and I cannot turn on my ac because if I am driving less the 40mph, my car will just cut off. I have replaced everything under my hood except my engine. I took my car to numerous mechanics and one particular one told me I need a new engine. How? when I see too many people with this reoccurring issue. This is a 2011 how could there be a bad engine in all these cars. I tried to take my car to chevy due to a recall that is out for the esc on these cars and since my VIN number did not match the location in which the recall came from, even though it is for a 2011 chevy Malibu, they would not honor the recall. I am afraid I am going to get hit and killed. I am at a stopping point. My car tag expires in Dec I need to find a resolution. I don't know what to do anymore. . To beat it all I still am making payments on the car. Fml.

At 17000 miles, I noted cracks in the sidewalls of the original equipment firestone fr710 tires. My mechanic inspected the tires and told me that the tires were completely dry-rotted, requiring replacement of all 4 tires. The date code on the tires (4210) indicated that the tires were 4 year old at the time that the cracks were noticed.

Cracks noted in tire sidewalls. Tread appears to be separating. Tires are firestone fr710 with a date code of 4210. Mileage on tires is approx 17000 mi. Photos are available for review.