2009 Chevrolet Malibu Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,511 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,125miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 0% of the 1,511 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,125 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.
“2009 Malibu,I have replaced 1 tire when side wall broke after hitting a bump also have a bent rim on a different wheel,tires are weak don't ride well, complained to dealer and GM was not willing to compromise on cost of new rim and different brand tires. Was told that GM does not warranty the tires. I have owned chevy's for 40 years,I presently own 3 that are all on the road no more GM's for me.”
NHTSA complaint #10336703, filed 2010-06, 1,500 miles“The two back tires keep going on flat I purchased the car in february I have to replace the tires every other week and I have to put air in the tires on a daily basis since I purchased the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10606757, filed 2014-06, 81,000 miles“Automatic tire-pressure monitor displaying incorrectly. I attempted to put more air in all the tires beginning with the front left tire but the on board display indicated that the pressure was not increasing. I then had my son change the display to show the rear tire pressures and the left-rear was increasing in pressure even though I was filling the left-front (drivers side). I could have over-inflated the tire and possibly exploded the tire had we not checked. I later tried filling the right-front and experienced the same problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10290587, filed 2009-11, 13,250 miles“Premature tire failure at the bead of the tire. Bridgestone driveguard run flat tires. Vehicle has a tire pressure monitoring system. Two days before the event we replaced a non related sensor in the vehicle. While the vehicle was in for service a complete service check was done including verifying the proper tire pressure in all tires. The day of the event, while on the highway driving 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly pulled to the right. After pulling over it was discovered the right front tire had ripped at the edge of the bead. The hole created was about 1 1/2 inches long. …”
NHTSA complaint #10896475, filed 2016-08, 5,000 miles“2009 Malibu,I have replaced 1 tire when side wall broke after hitting a bump also have a bent rim on a different wheel,tires are weak don't ride well, complained to dealer and GM was not willing to compromise on cost of new rim and different brand tires. Was told that GM does not warranty the tires. I have owned chevy's for 40 years,I presently own 3 that are all on the road no more GM's for me.”
NHTSA complaint #10336702, filed 2010-06Related 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…
- 10208971Feb 3, 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…
- 10213757Jan 4, 2022This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
- 10205738Nov 8, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires.
- 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…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 0% |
| 2008 | 8 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 5 | 0% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 10 | 2% |
| 2001 | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 | 33 | 4% |
| 1999 | 75 | 10% |
| 1998 | 58 | 6% |
| 1997 | 17 | 4% |
| 1980 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
769 complaintsElectrical system
368 complaintsElectronic stability control
255 complaintsExterior lighting
172 complaintsBrakes
153 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
121 complaintsOther or unknown
75 complaintsVehicle speed control
73 complaintsAir bags
63 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
56 complaintsFuel system
34 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
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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