Tire Blowout Problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 25 problems related to tire blowout (under the tire category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the Malibu.

1 Tire Blowout problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 12/25/2015

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu equipped with goodyear tires assurance tires, size: p225/55r17. While driving approximately 30 mph, there was a loud bang sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The driver observed that the front passenger side tire blew out without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was not diagnosed. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 6,000.

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2 Tire Blowout problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 04/08/2015

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.

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3 Tire Blowout problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 09/27/2009

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu with tbc sigma touring tires, dot # 3psje371406. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph he felt a vibration from the passenger side tire. Upon further inspection, he noticed that the tire had blown-out. No repairs have been made. The tire has not been inspected by the dealer. . The failure and current mileages were 5000.

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4 Tire Blowout problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 07/11/2009

2005 Chevrolet Malibu, right rear tire blew out. The driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a median wall. Ohio traffic report # 10-0677-90. Updated 04/14/10.

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5 Tire Blowout problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 11/11/2007

2003 Chevrolet Malibu rear driver side tire blew out causing the consumer to lose control and hit the median wall. Ohio traffic crash report# 10-90-08-07.

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6 Tire Blowout problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 04/17/2005

Coming around a curb between 10-15 mph, all four tires blew out when vehicle impacted a curb, went up an embankment to avoid hitting a deer. Police was contacted. Vehicle towed. 2 days prior to this front driver side tire bumped a curb and exploded. Tire was replaced.

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7 Tire Blowout problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 09/14/2003

While driving approximately 35 mph rear right tire had blown. Managed to pull vehicle to the side of road, stopped, and checked tires out. Noticed right rear tire had separated in three different pieces. Contacted the manufacturer. Had not been to dealership for repairs. Size 215/60r15.

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8 Tire Blowout problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 09/03/2003

Vehicle experienced a tire blow out. The tire had a nail in it which caused it to go flat. The local dealership patched the tire instead of replacing it with a new one per consumer. Twelve miles later, the same to blew again. A sheriff who was dispatched to the scene told the consumer to return to the dealership and demand a new tire. The failed tire was in shred's. The dealership stated they didn't have a new firestone tire compatible with her vehicle in stock. Consumer found this hard to believe and thought she may qualify for the firestone tire recall. In addition, consumer felt buyers should have a choice as to whether or not they want a doughnut or a new tire as a spare.

9 Tire Blowout problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 04/03/2003

While driving on the highway, the right front tire blew out and had come apart. Also, the left tire blew out and separated upon pulling into a repair shop to fill the tire with air because air was seeping out. The cause of the both tire blowouts was not determined.

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10 Tire Blowout problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 09/28/2002

Drivers side front tire had belt blown out, while remaining three tires were on the verge of having belts blow out as well. Both inflation and tread wear were indicative of those facts previously mentioned. Mr.

11 Tire Blowout problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 08/22/2002

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).

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12 Tire Blowout problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 08/23/2001

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and right rear tire blewou, and a crackling sound. She was able to pull to the shoulders. Firestone, affinity tires. She had two blowout in a year.

13 Tire Blowout problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 04/28/2001

Firestone, affinity, tire size p21560r15, original equipment on Chevrolet, Malibu, 2000 with 9600 miles. While driving at approximately 50 mph tread separated, and whole sidewall tire blewout on passenger rear, causing rear of vehicle to jumps towards driver's side, resulting in damage on right hand side of vehicle.

14 Tire Blowout problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 01/20/2001

Travelling at a speed of 45mph when right rear tire blew out. Temperature was 15 degrees and the tires have been properly maintained/rotated. (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).

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15 Tire Blowout problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 12/26/2000

Right front tire blewout while driving, consumer lost control and hit fireplug, firestone affinity, p215/60r15, claim 35-w577-593.

16 Tire Blowout problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 12/26/2000

Right front tire blewout while driving, consumer lost control and hit fireplug, firestone affinity, p215/60r15, claim 35-w577-593.

17 Tire Blowout problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 12/03/2000

While driving, firestone affinity tire blewout, vehicle jumped a lane and landed in another lane, consumer was injured in accident, firestone tire size p205/60r15 93t, claim 31-3083-344.

18 Tire Blowout problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 12/03/2000

While driving, firestone affinity tire blewout, vehicle jumped a lane and landed in another lane, consumer was injured in accident, firestone tire size p205/60r15 93t, claim 31-3083-344.

19 Tire Blowout problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 10/14/2000

While driving, two tires blewout, causing consumer to lose control, vehicle was totalled, firestone affinity touring, p215/60r15, claim 14-1326-688.

20 Tire Blowout problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 10/14/2000

While driving, two tires blewout, causing consumer to lose control, vehicle was totalled, firestone affinity touring, p215/60r15, claim 14-1326-688.

21 Tire Blowout problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 06/11/2000

Consumers vehicle was being towed behind the RV and the firestone tire blewout, firestone affinity, p215/60r15, claim 43-r502-557.

22 Tire Blowout problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

Failure Date: 10/29/1999

Tire blew apart while driving. Nothing was left on the rim,this was the original that came on the car when it was purchased new. In April 99( dot number: tire size: 215/60/r15 ).

23 Tire Blowout problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

While driving at 55mph both passenger's side tires blew out, which tore up the rear suspension on the vehicle. Dealer has not seen.

24 Tire Blowout problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu

Both passenger side tires were flat a month after purchase because the air was seeping out. The both tires were replaced with the same make and model. However, rear passenger side tire blew out while driving on the highway.

25 Tire Blowout problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

While being towed a tire experienced a blowout causing the belt of the tire to wrap around the inner wheel support and had to be cut to remove the tire, tires have been rebalanced twice, trued at least two time and the vehicle still ride hard and noisy (firestone affinity 215/60r). Nlm.


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