10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,000 miles

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problem #26

Aug 012001

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When pressing the button to turn on air conditioner there's a light that comes on at the same time. Light has started to go out on its own. When it does, air conditioner goes off. Consumer has contacted dealer. The manufacturer was unwilling to fix the defective A/C. the four Firestone tires had to be replaced because they were all dry rotting. (P215/6-R15)

- Medway, MA, USA

problem #25

Jul 242001

Malibu

  • miles
The tires are cracking and splitting abnormally. The ones that are under 3 yrs/36,000 we have been taking to dealerships. Several dealerships have not been willing to replace these defective tires under warranty. Firestone is only replacing them by prorating the tires. (tiresize: 9215/60R15)

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #24

Jul 242001

Malibu

  • miles
Tires are cracking and splitting abnormally. The ones that are under 3 yrs/36,000 we have been taking to dealerships. Several dealerships have not been willing to replace these defective tires under warranty. Firestone is only replacing them by prorating the tires. This is a big pain. (tiresize: P215/60R15)

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #23

Jul 172001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
These tires have not failed yet but are all cracking between the tread I was told that they will not pass inspection. They only have 10000 miles on them. Has anyone else notified you of this problem? (tiresize: P215/60R15)

- South Fork, PA, USA

problem #22

Oct 312000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Two Firestone tires failed and the consumer requested to have the other two replaced (P215160 R15). Nlm

- Otisfield, ME, USA

problem #21

May 302001

Malibu

  • miles
Service bulletin #00-03-10-003B (tiresize: P215/60R15)( dot number: Tire size: P215/60R15 )

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #20

Jun 122001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Service bulletin #00-03-10-003B. No safety defect. (tiresize: P215/60R15)( dot number: Tire size: P215/60R15 )

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #19

May 062001

Malibu

  • miles
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. (tiresize: P215/60R15)( dot number: Tire size: P215/60R15 )

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #18

May 292001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
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. (tiresize: P215/60R15)( dot number: Tire size: P215/60R15 )

- Florence, AL, USA

problem #17

May 292001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
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. (tiresize: P215/60R15)( dot number: Tire size: P215/60R15 )

- Florence, AL, USA

problem #16

May 252001

Malibu

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.( dot number: )

- Bloomsburg, PA, USA

problem #15

May 242001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Had to replace all 4 tires. They are all Firestone affinity and were cracking. (tiresize: P215/60R15)( dot number: Tire size: P215/60R15 )

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #14

May 172001

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer had inspected tires and found out that cracks had developed between treads which could lead to tread separation. Chevrolet, Malibu, 1999, 215/60R15.

- Rock Spring, WY, USA

problem #13

Mar 112001

Malibu

  • miles
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. (tiresize: P215/60R15)( dot number: Tire size: P215/60R15 )

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #12

Feb 182001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
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. (dot number: W2mwaaa118 tiresize: P21560R15)

- Whitestone, NY, USA

problem #11

Nov 222000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
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.

- Penfield, NY, USA

problem #10

Sep 162000

Malibu

  • miles
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 )

- Huntingdon, PA, USA

problem #9

Feb 252000

Malibu

  • miles
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 Malibu in raleigh with these same tires, (I checked). Thank you for your time, barbara dipert. (dot number: 93T mts tiresize: P215/60R15)

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #8

Sep 292000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After market tire P215/60X15 size. Middle tread has started to wear out on all four tires, and have started cracking along the sidewalls. Firestone affinity tires (P21560R15) dot #W2mw0aaa378.

- Fruitland, MD, USA

problem #7

Aug 252000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Tires will not hold air/ center portion of tires are completely bald at under 12,000 miles( dot number: Tire size: P215/60R15 )

- Lockport, NY, USA

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