2010 Chevrolet Malibu Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,363 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,032miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of the 1,363 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,032 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“All four tires are losing air and have put air in 3 times. Have been told the rims are cracked and that this is a common problem with this car. Safety is of concern and it will cost $600 - $700 to fix. For what information I have GM is not doing a thing about it. I will not buy a GM car again if they do not resolve this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10532669, filed 2013-07, 73,265 miles“We bought a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The salesman said to inflate the tire to 35 lbs. One tire (hankook) lost air frequently. I went to fill the tire and the tire had written inflate to 42 lbs. The information on the door said to inflate to 32 lbs. The tire took about 38 lbs. Before my tire pump wouldn't fill it any more. I called GM and complained. After several phone calls the person I spoke to said to inflate to what was written in the owner's manual. The owner's manual said to follow the directions on the tire. What should I do? …”
NHTSA complaint #10296605, filed 2009-12, 5 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. After starting the vehicle with the transmission in park(P), the gear shift indicator indicated that the transmission was in drive(D). The transmission was shifted into drive(D), and the vehicle jerked and the engine revved loudly, but the vehicle failed to move. The TPMS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the gear shifter was loose while shifting, and the vehicle rolled forward while parked. The contact shifted the gear shifter back and forth and then shifted into park(P) before the proper gear was recognized. …”
NHTSA complaint #11766064, filed 2026-09, 122,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely rough to turn. Additionally, the air bag warning light would illuminate intermittently and the battery continued to drain prematurely. The contact also stated that the rear suspension was unstable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact was traveling on the highway when the rear suspension failure recurred and the vehicle swayed violently toward the driver's side of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10597851, filed 2014-06, 1,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated he hit a piece of old concrete in the road that had fallen off a truck. After traveling about 100 yards, a warning bell announced low tire pressure. When the consumer was able to pull over safely, he opened the truck and discovered there was no jack, no tire, no donut and no spare rim. Instead, the manufacturer provided a tire sealant and compressor kit. The contact called aaa, and when the tow truck driver arrived on the scene, he informed the contact the tire had a large cut and that no sealant could seal it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10457677, filed 2012-05, 12,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10239154Jun 9, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not…
- 10231519Jan 31, 2023This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
- 10231518Jan 31, 2023This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
- 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…
- 10217762Jul 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not…
- 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…
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 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
454 complaintsElectrical system
295 complaintsElectronic stability control
227 complaintsBrakes
199 complaintsExterior lighting
194 complaintsAir bags
144 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
133 complaintsVehicle speed control
116 complaintsEngine
115 complaintsOther or unknown
87 complaintsBody and structure
44 complaintsFuel system
39 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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