2005 Chevrolet Malibu: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Jun 13, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 123,445 miles · FL

I brought my vehicle to my local auto mechanic complaining of a steering/// front brake engaging prematurely issue. My mechanic looked at my front brake system and established that there was nothing wrong with the actually units that make up the front braking system. He then instructed me to take my vehicle to the chevrolet dealership and have them look at the vehicle's computer to see if they can diagnose a possible sensor issue. I followed his advice. While driving at aprox 40 -45 MPH, the steering wheel began to "shimmy" uncontrollably. At this same time, the front brakes began to engage independent of the brake peddles being depressed. I pulled the vehicle off the road and parked on a side street. As the vehicle sat stationary, I notices smoke eminating from both front wheelwells. Moments later, the tire valve in my front left tire blew, causing the tire to deflate. I then had the vehicle towed to the dealership. I told them what had happened. I also informed them that I had already taken the vehicle to my local mechanic, describing the reason why; this was 06/12/14. On 06/13/14, the dealership informed me that they couldn't find anything wrong with the front braking system. I then reminded them that I had already told them that my mechanic had already established that fact, and that it was his recommendation that I bring my car to the dealership service center for a more detailed diagnosis. As it stands right now, the dealership still does not know why the issues I highlighted are happening. Please note - 05/21/14 I had brought my vehicle in for the ignition switch recall. This problem began to manifest itself soon after that recall was completed.

Filed Sep 16, 2013 · Driver assistance, Engine · GA

Started 2013, traction control remains on for a 10 mins of driving then turns off, and back on again once restart of car. When traction control light is on unable to turn off by pressing the button. Car drives like the rear breaks are engaged. This started in 2010 and still happens to the present day the car has times where it doesn't start up, it turns over but doesn't catch. I have had a fuel ejection service, and regular oil changes at a chevrolet dealership. This started 2013, engine light is on and it won't go off. Car is at 115,000 miles. This started 2012, the changing of gears is very rough, hard changes. This started in 2010, my last change was 2012, my head light turn signal continue to blow out and burst. In 2011 my mirror visor on the driver sides has broken again after getting it replace with the recall.

Filed Jan 29, 2012 · Lights · 135,000 miles · PA

The front driving lights and turn signals blow out consistently, usually damaging the socket in the process.

Filed Mar 24, 2010 · Tires · OH · crash

2005 chevrolet malibu, right rear tire blew out. *bf the driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a median wall. Ohio traffic report # 10-0677-90. *jb updated 04/14/10

Filed May 22, 2007 · Engine · 23,590 miles · FL

The serpentine belt keeps blow out on the car, and now for the third time it has aslo blew a hose . I am so inconvinced by this gm product.

Filed Apr 15, 2007 · Tires · AZ

I have a chevrolet malibu 2005, the sidewalls of the tires are cracking and I need to replace them. I have only had my vehicle for a year and a half. I have always kept up my services and tire rotations. I have another vehicle 2005 with different tires and never had any problems. My front passenger tire blew out due to the sidewall cracking. I now have to replace all four tires. Due to this problem. I shouldn't have to pay for them, they should be replaced at manufacturer's expense due to all the damages I have recently read up on this problem.

Filed Dec 13, 2004 · Tires · 1,200 miles · CA

Failure was a sidewall blowout. Cause was a slight curb strike. This 2005 chevrolet malibu has 1200 miles. This is the second tire failure, the first one happened at 850 miles.