Chevrolet Malibu Tires Problems
Owners have filed 280 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Chevrolet Malibu across 25 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (75). The words owners use most often: “p215 60r15” (26% of reports).
- 280tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 51%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- P215 60R15: mentioned in 73 of 280 complaints (26%)
- Tire size: mentioned in 57 of 280 complaints (20%)
- Firestone affinity: mentioned in 56 of 280 complaints (20%)
- Between tread: mentioned in 28 of 280 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 78 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 280 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 8 an injury.
Chevrolet Malibu tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 1 | 2% | 59,994 |
| 2023 Malibu | 2 | 3% | 11,000 |
| 2022 Malibu | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Malibu | 1 | 1% | 2,000 |
| 2018 Malibu | 2 | 0% | 123,074 |
| 2016 Malibu | 3 | 0% | 67,000 |
| 2015 Malibu | 2 | 1% | 5,500 |
| 2014 Malibu | 3 | 1% | 6,288 |
| 2013 Malibu | 11 | 1% | 3,000 |
| 2012 Malibu | 2 | 0% | 100,944 |
| 2011 Malibu | 6 | 1% | 17,000 |
| 2010 Malibu | 7 | 1% | 43,033 |
| 2009 Malibu | 6 | 0% | 9,125 |
| 2008 Malibu | 8 | 1% | 32,815 |
| 2007 Malibu | 1 | 0% | 190,000 |
| 2006 Malibu | 5 | 0% | 62,500 |
| 2005 Malibu | 5 | 1% | 47,100 |
| 2004 Malibu | 2 | 0% | 90,000 |
| 2003 Malibu | 4 | 1% | 14,900 |
| 2002 Malibu | 10 | 2% | 35,000 |
| 2001 Malibu | 15 | 2% | 26,500 |
| 2000 Malibu | 33 | 4% | 28,000 |
| 1999 Malibu | 75 | 10% | 41,695 |
| 1998 Malibu | 58 | 6% | 161,000 |
| 1997 Malibu | 17 | 4% | 74,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists tires for the Chevrolet Malibu. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: FT140, Tire Size: P205/65/R16, DOT Number: 17X849C87. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the…
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. After starting the vehicle with the transmission in park(P), the gear shift indicator indicated that the transmission was in drive(D). The transmission was shifted into drive(D), and the vehicle jerked and the engine revved loudly, but the vehicle failed to…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the front driver's side tire was replaced several times due to air loss. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced an unknown…
I had a tire installed by a repair shop approximately one month ago. I recently discovered that the tire installed on my vehicle is the incorrect size. My vehicle requires size 225/55R17, but the shop installed size 245/45R17. This creates a safety concern due to improper fitment, which can affect…
Tread started separation on driver front tire
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Malibus have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 280 owner complaints about tires for the Chevrolet Malibu. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Malibu tires?
No recall currently lists tires for this vehicle.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Chevrolet Malibu?
The most frequent phrase is “p215 60r15”, in 73 of 280 complaints, followed by “tire size” (57).
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