1997 Chevrolet Malibu tires problems

Filed Oct 19, 2010 · Tires · 159,598 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 MPH the vehicle was shaking and vibrating on the rear driver side. The vehicle was taken to a dealer tire shop and after inspecting it they found that the rear driver side tire was warped and had tread separation. The brand name was laramie, model, performer hp, size 235/60r15. The dealer where the tire was purchase was not notified. The manufacturer was called and confirmed based on the dot number that the tire was not on recall. The failure mileage was 159,598.

Filed May 12, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 74,000 miles · GA

I would like to get a replacement,discount or free service on my 1997 malibu. I've had my car since 2004 and had to get another motor in 2005 which is needed now .this car has put me down a lot not only problems with the motor but the ignition locked up and I had to replace that as well as the brakes and rotors that last about 2 or 3 months. I also have a problem with the lights not working properly they only work on high beam. I can't find a more reasonable mechanic that's willing to repair the motor that I currently have due to the type which is a 2.4 and a used motor cost about half the price of a new one. Please help!

Filed Jul 12, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 14,000 miles · IN

I bought a 1997-malibu ls brand new. Before it turned 14,000 miles had to have work done on brakes. Before even turning 30,000 miles I had to replace a complete brake job, (2nd set) tires, water pump, wheel cylinders, my head lights pop on, and I have a little over 33,000 miles.the dealer were I bought the car said unless they see the lights pop on.they could do nothing. Gm sent out a recall. Which I did take my car into dealer. I took it to the dealer I bought it from a few times.I moved back to indiana and took it to coyle chevrolet in new albany. I have had nothing but problems with this car.both dealers said there was nothing I could do as a consumer..I am mad as hell-and feel I was ripped off, and will not recommend to no one to ever buy a malibu. I had one in 1969. And, it was the best car. When you pay around $25,000.00 for a new car-you would think you would not have all the brake trouble. I to this day do not feel safe with these brakes. I am a single women and thought by buying a new car I would feel safer. Please check into this. As soon as I can afford to get rid of this car I plan too. I have spent several hundred dollars on out of pocket repairs. Battery-2 brake jobs-ABS brakes-wheel cylinders-roaries-water pump.

Filed Feb 11, 2002 · Body, Seat belts · IL

Seat belt not working, all four tires are cracking all around the tread and sidewall. Lower control arm replaced and hood cable defective.

Filed Sep 27, 2001 · Tires · IN

All four tires are splitting in the grooves. Tire size p215/60r15 , dot# w2mwaaa278 contacted dealer, and dealer stated the tires are dry rotting.*akit is 1997 chevrolet malibu 4 dr.

Filed Jun 12, 2001 · Tires · IN

Service bulletin #00-03-10-003b. No safety defec tmentioned. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Filed Jun 11, 2001 · Tires · AR

Tirs have cracks in between treads.

Filed Jan 8, 2001 · Tires · AZ

Jan 7, 2001 we were driving between 45 to 50mph. My husband said to pull over because we had a flat tire. Two months ago we bought the malibu used. So I was obvious that the previous owner had those tires put on. We noticed a week later that the front tires needed to be rotated, we did so. So 3000 miles later we had this blowout. The right-rear tire came apart. Usually when you get a flat tire theres a puncher or slow leak. Pieces of the tire came off. I looked at the other tire yesterday and I can see some cracks on it. And those tires aren't bald but worn. The front tires are firestone but newer. I know these tires aren't on the recall list, but there is something is wrong with these tires. I think firestone should replace my tires.*ak (tiresize: p215/60ris)( dot number: tire size: p215/60ris )

Filed Nov 28, 2000 · Tires · OH

We were towing our malibu behind a motorhome, had just pulled on to i75 after an hour stop at a truck stop. We walked around the vehicle before leaving the truck stop and all tires appeared to be in good condition. Fortunately two passing vehicles motiioned us to pull over. The tire was completely removed from the rim. We took a photograph. (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Filed Oct 27, 2000 · Tires · PA

Firestone affinity tires (p215 60 r15) experienced a blowout of the sidewalls and tread separation.