Service bulletin #00-03-10-003b. No safety defect. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )
1999 Chevrolet Malibu tires complaints
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Service bulletin #00-03-10-003b (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )
Tires have dryrot cracks between the tread ribs, that firestone dealer has told me needs to be replaced. I will replace the set in a few days. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )
Had leased vehicle from state farm insurance. Noticed cracks appearing between tread in tires. Was informed any problems with tires to take to retailer for an exchange. 1999, chevrolet, malibu. *ak firestone affinity tires, no other specific tire information given.
All 4 tires were inspected and replaced with new firestone affinity tires under warranty by local dealership, nelda stepehenson chevrolet on 1-15-01. Work order or invoice # is 91713. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )
All 4 tires were inspected and replaced with new firestone affinity tires under warranty by local dealership, nelda stephenson chevrolet on 2-7-01. Work order or invoice # 92000. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak( dot number: )
Had to replace all 4 tires. They are all firestone affinity and were cracking. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )
All four tires have cracking between the tread ribs. *ak (tiresize: p215 60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215 60r15 )
Cracking between the tread ribs. *ak (tiresize: r215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: r215/60r15 )
Cracking between tread ribs. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )
Consumer had inspected tires and found out that cracks had developed between treads which could lead to tread separation. Chevrolet, malibu, 1999, 215/60r15. *ak
On 3/1100 at about 6:35pm, I was coming from dallas to houston.just before wyllis my car went totally out of control after my right front tire went to pieces. According to witnesses,my car was all over both highways,almost been killed by two 18 wheelers and altimately crashing on a guard on the south direction.I lost conscience and when I came to I saw alot of people over me and then taken to the first emergency.after that I was sent to another hospital emergency & after 3 days in the intensive care I was in a room where I stayed about 9 days.I sustained a fractured neck,open scal,broken right-shoulder,knee and a very bruised & swollen left wrist but not broken.given the facts (which can all be substantiated by my dealer's records) the maintenance of my car and tires were up to the minute.we were told nothing was left from the tire and the pictures taken show the bear well of the tire all twisted.there has never been any doubt in my mind that I came very close to been killed,as a result of a bad tire.I contacted firestone and through agents I was told that I had no claim since I did not have the tire. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )
All four tires have cracks, all around the perimiter of innner and outer thread channels. Called firestone said water could possibly get into steel belts causing them to rust and tires to fail. Firestone also said that a firestone dealer would pro-rate thread wear, how can a manufacturer's defect cost a consumer money. Also I have personal;y seen the same defect on quite a few other chevy mailbus, with the same tires, maybe this should become a recall before one of these tires do fail at high speed. Thank you. *ak (dot number: w2mwaaa118 tiresize: p21560r15)
The firestone tires were completely uncontrollable on slick pavement, ice, or snow covered roads, the consumer found that the tires on the vehicle were designed for dry pavement only, he replaced the tires and is requesting reimbursement.
Center of tires worn out at 30,000 miles. Rim problems, gm said no!!firestone said it happens too often!!! (tiresize: 214/60r15)( dot number: tire size: 214/60r15 )
Pe00 020; both front tires were showing tread separation, and there were air still in the tires. Firestone, p2215/60r15, there wasn't an accident. They were affinity tires.
Two firestone tires failed and the consumer requested to have the other two replaced (p215160 r15). Nlm
For no reason whatsoever a bulge developed in this tire. It grew on its own overnight to twice the original size when I discovered it. I took it immediately to the dealer and it was replaced with a similar tire. This replacement tire has 1991 stamped on it, the original for do not. I thought this was just a fluke, but with all the news about firestone, I must tell you I am very uneasy about driving with these tires. What if another bulge comes up and blows out, and causes an accident? I hope you will look into this because there are a lot of malibus in raleigh with these same tires, (I checked). Thank you for your time, barbara dipert. *ak (dot number: 93t mts tiresize: p215/60r15)
After market tire p215/60x15 size. Middle tread has started to wear out on all four tires, and have started cracking along the sidewalls.*ak firestone affinity tires (p21560r15) dot #w2mw0aaa378.
Left front tire blewout, the tread separated from the rest of tire (firestone affinity). Nlm
Firestone, affinity tire p215/60r15 size. Middle tread on one of the tires has worn off.*ak the tire dealer was unwilling to replace the failed tire.
All 4 firestone affinity tires p215-60r15 dot w2mw experienced cracking where the grooves are in the tires.
Tires will not hold air/ center portion of tires are completely bald at under 12,000 miles( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )
No summary( dot number: tire size: 214/60r15 )
Left front tire tread separated and tire blew making it difficult to steer car to the side of the road
The tires have failed to hold air properly for any lenghth of time since originally purchasing the vehicle. It was recently noticed that the tires have gone completely bald in the center of the tire. In contacting the service manager at dave heinrich chevrolet in lockport, ny, we are told that this is a common problem with the malibus in that gm states that these tires were not designed for this car. Gm has since issued a bulletin stating that these tires should only be inflated to 28# in front and 26# in back, which varies from the manufacturer suggestion. Gm refuses to address this issue and the tires appear to be unsafe, although the service manager states that they "are probably safe". Gm says that our only remedy would be to contact an authorized firestone dealer, even though gm sold the car with the defective tires---gm says that they are "not defective". Please advise. *ak( dot number: tire size: 15 )
Consumerhas problem with brakes, especially at high speed. When applying brakes they pulsate and grab lightly. Dealership replaced brakes pads and rotors, and they resurfaced the rotors. Vehicle has 16000 MPH, and tires the tread is warped in the center of the tires.
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 )
While driving consumer applied brakes and pedal went all the way down to the floor. Also, rotors and tires had to be replaced.
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