1998 Chevrolet Malibu: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Jul 22, 2007 · Suspension · 180,000 miles · 00

Front suspension coil spring broke, puncturing the tire causing blowout.

Filed May 30, 2005 · Suspension · KY

I pulled out into the street when I heard a pop. Thinking it was my power steering I drove on and within a mile my tire blew. Upon removal of the tire, the coil spring on the front right side had snapped. There was no rust, only a complete break in the coil spring.

Filed May 13, 2005 · Suspension · 79,303 miles · PA

Dt consumer stated her son was driving the vehicle when he heard a grinding noise coming from the right front of the vehicle. There was a loud bang. When the vehicle was inspected it was found that the coil spring snapped, the front right strut broke and caused the coil spring to slit the tire which lead to a blow out of the tire.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Suspension · VT

The front driver's side spring broke on the consumer's 1998 chevrolet malibu. ***nar** *nm the consumer turned the key in the ignition when she experienced sudden noise and feeling that the vehicle had gone down on the left front side. The consumer found that the left front tire blew out. It was noticed that the spring had snapped and tore up the tire. They could see no reason why the spring had snapped with no wear or rust. *sc

Filed Mar 10, 2003 · Engine, Steering · PA

The steering rack & pinion and the engine intake gaskets in this 1998 model are faulty. The shoddy rack & pinion needs to be replaced and I have gone through numerous tires over the years. The intake gaskets are leaking fluids and an engine blow out is imminent. With the leakages, the car is unsafe to drive. I have maintained all required maintenance according to the manual and the car is still under 50,000 miles but I am looking at a huge mechanic's bill due to a shoddy rack & pinion and intake gasket leaks.

Filed Aug 2, 2001 · Brakes · NJ

This car stinks. Do not buy it!!!!!! I purchased the car 4/98. After 8,000 miles the brakes started to pulsate. At 13,000 the rotors were replaced. I also had problems with the A/C vents getting stuck. The dealer ended up replacing the vent. The brakes stared to pulsate again by 20,000 miles and by 36,000 miles they needed to be cut. The A/C control head needed to be repalced after 43.000 miles. The A/C cycled on and off. Let me tell you that gm/chevy knows there are problems and still require you to pay for the parts until they find a solution. Anyway, two days after I had the A/C control head replaced, the A/C started to blow out hot air. Brought the car back to the dealer (royal chevrolet in new jersey) to find out what happened. They stated there was a hole in the condensor and it would cost $1200 for the part. I found it hard to beleive that something could fit thru the grill without damaging the grill and put a hole in the condensor. When I picked the car up, he threw the keys accross the counter, said it was in the back and walked away. Great customer service!!! 9 months past untill I had my regular dealer look at the car. He tightened a hose and replaced a seal and freon at a cost of $80. A big difference. I recommend them. (lynn chevrolet). I had the water pump replaced. A camshaft sensor was shorted and had to be replaced. (the check engine light kept coming on) I also replaced the hub bearing on both front wheels after 60,000 miles. Recently the A/C started to have the same problem. I called chevy because I feel I should not have to pay for reoccurring problems. They could care less about the consumer. They have your money already. Chevy told me the only dealer that could repair it on good faith was the dealer that installed the part the first time. The ones the tried to rip me off. Chevy just don't get it. They lost me as a customer. Don't buy this car unless you want poor customer relations.

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 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 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 15, 2000 · Tires · IL

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

Filed Aug 11, 2000 · Tires · FL

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