2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 270 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 1% of the 270 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,800 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Uniroyal tiger paw p215/60 r16 oem tire. Driving at highway speed, right rear tire sidewall blew out and sidewall completely separated from tire. Sidewall and remainder of tire remained on rim. Immediately pulled off road. No visible signs of puncture or impact.”
NHTSA complaint #10220961, filed 2008-03, 16,900 miles“3 tires with egg size bubble(s) on inside sidewall of tire, two tires had 2 bubbles. Fourth tire was replaced last spring for same defect. Defect noticed during a brake inspection, one week after tires had been remounted after snow tires were removed.”
NHTSA complaint #10225968, filed 2008-04, 64,800 miles“While driving 70 miles per hr on the highway a loud noise and slight vibration was felt. After slowing down, the noise was not as loud and the vibration was less. On exiting the highway onto a busy road driving no more than 45 to 50 mile per hour the noise was not noticeable and the vibration seemed to be gone. On getting out of the car and looking at all four tires it was determined that the noise and vibration was coming from the highway surface. On pulling out of the garage the next morning the noise was back and the vibration was very noticeable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10524758, filed 2013-07, 76,754 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10059101Jul 1, 2015Pontiac/saturn/chevrolet: some vehicles are experiencing multiple issues/symptoms caused by body harness hard contact against floor edge panel under left rear seat cushion. Model…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
207 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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