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1998 Chevrolet Malibu tires complaints

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Filed Jun 1, 2001 · Tires · PA

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Filed Jun 1, 2001 · Tires · PA

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Filed Jun 1, 2001 · Tires · PA

Tire tread wear was very low. Also, there was major cracking between tire tread ribs as well. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Filed Jun 1, 2001 · Tires · PA

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Filed Jun 1, 2001 · Tires · PA

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Filed May 29, 2001 · Tires · MI

No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Filed May 29, 2001 · Tires · MI

No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Filed May 29, 2001 · Tires · AL

All 4 tires were inspected and replaced with new firestone affinity tires under warranty by local dealership, nelda stephenson chev on 1-18-01. Work order or invoice # is 91731. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Filed May 29, 2001 · Tires · AL

All 4 tires were inspected and replaced with new firestone affinity tires under warranty by local dealership, nelda stephenson chev. On 1-23--01. Work order or invoice # 91857. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Filed May 29, 2001 · Tires · AL

All 4 tires were inspected and replaced with new firestone affinity tires under warranty by local dealership, nelda stephenson chevrolet on 1-22-01. Work order or invoice # 91750. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Filed May 29, 2001 · Tires · AL

All 4 tires were inspected and replaced with new firestone affinity tires under warranty by local dealership, nelda stephenson chevrolet on 1-0-01, work order /invoice # 91673. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Filed May 25, 2001 · Tires · PA

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: )

Filed May 24, 2001 · Tires · SD

All 4 tires have severe cracking between treads.*ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Filed May 23, 2001 · Tires · PA

All four tires have cracking between the tread ribs. *ak (tiresize: p215 60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215 60r15 )

Filed May 23, 2001 · Tires · PA

All four tires have cracking between the tread ribs. *ak (tiresize: p215 60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215 60r15 )

Filed Apr 26, 2001 · Brakes, Tires · NJ

I have had the car back to the dealer 4 times for the same problem. The rotors. May 99, 9800 mi, feb 00, 18247 mi, may 00, 23,236 miles and now today 35,500 mi. The first 2 times they shaved the rotors and the third time they replaced them. However they never put on new pads. Now today they tell me I need new brakes. They car is doing the same thing it did other time. At a speed of over 50 MPH it shimmies. There should definetly be a recall on the brakes. The tires all had to be replaced as they split. Also I have water coming into the left tail light and puts out the bulb.*ak( dot number: )

Filed Mar 29, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · MO

Brakes failed to work properly when they were applied. Tires would go flat every 3 days. Had them checked for holes or cuts, nothing was found. Engine had stalled out while driving due to blown head gaskets.

Filed Jan 22, 2001 · Tires · IL

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

Filed Dec 5, 2000 · Tires · MA

While driving 25 MPH, the right front tire blew out, because there was a bulge in the right rear tire, owner replaced all 4 tires. Tires were made by firestone, affinity-touring, p21560r15 m&s.

Filed Nov 17, 2000 · Brakes, Tires · NY

Pad/,rotors,tires replaces at 22,000 miles. Tires chopped and feathered. Rubbing began at 7,000. Told dealer on several occasions, finally at 22,000 problem was corrected. However, still gets grinding noise with brakes when roads are wet. Told dealer, they said that it was normal. *ak (tiresize: r14)( dot number: tire size: r14 )

Filed Nov 14, 2000 · Tires · MA

Firestone affinity touring t-z tire (p215 60 r15) experienced tread separation, the tire came off the rim and almost caused the vehicle to lose control.

Filed Nov 13, 2000 · Tires · MA

Firestone affinity tires (p215 60 r15) experienced cracking in the tread, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

Filed Oct 24, 2000 · Tires · HI

Vehicle parked. Tire picked up tack. Noticed cracks just below the tread. Was jagged along 3/4 of left rear tire. Checked other tires & cracks on them, but not as bad. All four tires had numerous cracks. Took to firestone retailer & was informed will be looking into the problem. Dealer will not mechanic touch tire. 1998 chevrolet malibu. Firestone affinity touring t2. P215/60r15 with 30,000 miles.*ak dot # w2mwaaa397.

Filed Oct 23, 2000 · Suspension, Tires · MN

While driving about 55 MPH vehicle will vibrate highly. Vibration will be felt on passenger's side as well as on driver's side, dealer has rotated the tires, replaced tires (no brand or size given), replaced plug wires placed a bolt in the suspension, and replaced rotors, the problems still exists. *ak

Filed Oct 13, 2000 · Tires · WI

Firestone claims that tires wore due to over-inflation. Dealership was the only ones inflating those tires. When tested tires were at 35psi. Firestone claims that problem is commmon on malibus. *ak (tiresize: 215/60/r15)( dot number: tire size: 215/60/r15 )

Filed Oct 13, 2000 · Tires · FL

Firestone affinity tires p215 60 r15 experienced tread separation, break in tirewall, and tires are out of round.

Filed Sep 29, 2000 · Tires · NY

Had taken vehicle in for inspection of the tires after hearing about problem on news. Mechanic indicated that the tires had cracks in and between the treads. Will not exchange the tires. Firestone affinity with 27,000 miles. Size was 215/60r15. *ak consumer has since replaced the tires.

Filed Sep 27, 2000 · Tires · MA

Tires were getting stress cracks between the tread. After 14,784 miles, 4 of the tires were replaced. Do not have the tires. Firestone infiniti. *ak firestone dealer refused to provide upgraded tires when requested by the consumer.

Filed Sep 25, 2000 · Tires · NC

The tires were very noise while driving(firestone affinity p215/60r15 93t). Nlm

Filed Sep 15, 2000 · Tires · IL

While driving, firestone affinity tire p215/60r15 dot w2mw experienced tread separation, causing damage to the left front aluminum rim.

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