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2012 Chevrolet Malibu Tires Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
0%of 907 total for the year
Median mileage
100,944miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 0% of the 907 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,944 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.

“No traction, car slid into another car. Not the first time lost traction, just couldn't control it. Tires are only 1 yr and 3 months old. Have passed 2 state inspections. About of tread still on them. Have lost traction even in good weather. When I commented to someone at firestone that I kept losing traction they replied they aren't good tires.”

NHTSA complaint #11266728, filed 2019-10, 161,900 miles

“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that all four tires on the vehicle were faulty while still under warranty. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified. The tires were replaced. The VIN was unknown. The tire information was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 39,987. No further information was available.”

NHTSA complaint #11075809, filed 2018-03, 39,987 miles

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Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202412%
202323%
202211%
202111%
201820%
201710%
201630%
201521%
201431%
2013111%
201220%
201161%
201071%
200960%
200881%
200710%
200650%
200551%
200420%
200341%
2002102%
2001152%
2000334%
19997510%
1998586%
1997174%
1980120%

Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

Electrical system
291 complaints
Exterior lighting
202 complaints
Steering
191 complaints
Electronic stability control
129 complaints
Air bags
101 complaints
Engine
99 complaints
Brakes
74 complaints
Other or unknown
62 complaints
Fuel system
56 complaints
Vehicle speed control
52 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
49 complaints
Seat belts
47 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology