9.2

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

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problem #30

May 212004

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 41,695 miles
The consumer smelled fuel while driving. She then observed fuel dripping onto the ground while parked, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. It was determined that the fuel line was leaking at the fuel filter connector due to corrosion. The consumer feels the manufacturer should be 100% responsible for replacing the fuel line. The consumer has had other components fail on the vehicle. All four tires were replaced due to center tread wear. The front brake pads were replaced at 20000 miles and again at 41313. The driver's side sunvisor broke. Both front wheel hub assemblies were replaced due to bearing failure at 41313 miles. Both front brake rotors were replaced at 41313 miles.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #29

Jul 231993

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 7,043 miles
The consumer stated the technician noticed all four tires had tread separation. There were cracks around the tread. (found during the state inspection)

- Edison, NJ, USA

problem #28

May 302003

Malibu 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling on the highway without prior warning heard a popping noise. The right front tire tread separated from the wheel.the tire was a Firestone P20585R15. Dealer was aware of the problem.

- Cave City, AR, USA

problem #27

Mar 122003

Malibu 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The right front tire experienced tread separation. The vehicle had become hard to handle and get off of the road. Also, the tire had split from the rim to tread. (tire model/touring) scc

- Cave City, AR, USA

problem #26

Jul 092002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
The Firestone affinity tires P21560R15 are cracking in between the tread.(state farm mutual automobile insurance company)

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #25

Jul 092002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
The Firestone affinity tires P21560R15 are cracking in between the tread.(state farm mutual automobile insurance company)

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #24

Aug 142002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
All 4 tires began to cup at just over 23, O00 miles and while driving there was a roaring sound. It was later determined that the belts broke (Firestone affinity, P215/60R15 93T M-5, dot number unknown).

- Hot Springs, AR, USA

problem #23

Jul 092002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Tires were cracking between the tread (Firestone affinity P215/60R15). Nlm

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #22

Jul 092002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer states that the tires are cracking in between the tread, Firestone affinity, P215/60R15.

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #21

Jul 092002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer states the Firestone affinity, P215/60R15 tires are cracking in between the tread.(state farm mutual automobile insurance company).

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #20

Jul 092002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer states the Firestone affininty tires, P215/60R15 are cracking in between the tread.(state farm mutual automobile insurance company).

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #19

Jul 092002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Firestone affinity tires P215/60R15 are cracking in between tread.

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #18

Jul 092002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer states that all four original tires are experiencing cracking in between the tread, Firestone affinity, P215/60R15.

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #17

Jul 092002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Firestone affinity tires P215/60R15 are cracking in between tread.

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #16

Jul 092002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer states the Firestone affinity, P215/60R15 are cracking in between the tread.(state farm mutual automobile insurance company)

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #15

Jul 092002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Firestone affinity tires P215/60R15 are cracking in between tread.

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #14

Jul 092002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer states that all four original tires are cracking in between the tread, Firestone affinity, P215/60R15.

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #13

Sep 042000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, tire experienced tread separation, causing damage to the quarter panel, bumper, and rocker panel, Firestone affinity, P215/60R15 93T, 7/32 remained on tread surface, claim 12-0639-596.

- Twin Falls, ID, USA

problem #12

Jul 012001

Malibu

  • miles
The tires are coming apart in different areas of the threads. I have owned several vehicles and never had this kind of a problem with tires before. Are they on the recall list? the first flat tire was the left rear, I'm not sure if the tire # is the same as the one I listed for the most recent flat on the right front. I cannot afford to keep buying tires. Please advise. Thank you. (tiresize: P215/60R15)

- Wayside, NJ, USA

problem #11

Sep 042000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, tire experienced tread separation, causing damage to the quarter panel, bumper, and rocker panel, Firestone affinity, P215/60R15 93T, 7/32 remained on tread surface, claim 12-0639-596.

- Twin Falls, ID, USA

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