Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Spare Tire problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems |
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu equipped with continental pro contact tires, line size: p215/60/r16. The contact stated that there was a large blister in the front passenger's tire. The contact mentioned that the tire pressure was low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inflated the tire. However, the tire low pressure indicator illuminated again. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 701. The dot number was 6yx8bn4 3613.
2014 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to the use of tire/compressor kit and safety issues. The consumer discovered there was spare tire and jack in the vehicle. Instead, the vehicle came equipped with a tire/compressor kit. The owner's manual stated the kit was only useful for a flat tire. It wasn't useful for sidewall failure or a bent rim.
Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu equipped with goodyear tires, tire line: assurance fuel max, and tire size: 225/55/r17. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, there was a vibration present and then there was a sudden pop noise on the rear driver side. The contact stated that the driver side rear tire blew out and split three ways. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the thread separated from the tires three separate ways. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage of the vehicle and the tire was 11,875. Djr.