9.2

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,625 miles

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problem #10

May 252001

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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. Firestone affinity tires, no other specific tire information given.

- Blue Bell, PA, USA

problem #9

May 232001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
All four tires have cracking between the tread ribs. (tiresize: P215 60R15)( dot number: Tire size: P215 60R15 )

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #8

May 212001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Cracking between the tread ribs. (tiresize: R215/60R15)( dot number: Tire size: R215/60R15 )

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #7

May 212001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Cracking between tread ribs. (tiresize: P215/60R15)( dot number: Tire size: P215/60R15 )

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #6

Nov 032000

Malibu

  • miles
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.

- Pennsynania, WA, USA

problem #5

Aug 222000

Malibu

  • miles
Left front tire blewout, the tread separated from the rest of tire (Firestone affinity). Nlm

- Charlotte, MI, USA

problem #4

Sep 062000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Firestone, affinity tire P215/60R15 size. Middle tread on one of the tires has worn off. The tire dealer was unwilling to replace the failed tire.

- Lee Center, NY, USA

problem #3

Sep 031999

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Left front tire tread separated and tire blew making it difficult to steer car to the side of the road

- Vero Beach , FL, USA

problem #2

Aug 042000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
All 4 Firestone affinity tires P215-60R15 dot W2mw experienced cracking where the grooves are in the tires.

- Brunswick, OH, USA

problem #1

Aug 012000

Malibu

  • miles
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.

- Warrenton, VA, USA