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2018 Chevrolet Malibu Tires Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
0%of 700 total for the year
Median mileage
123,074miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 0% of the 700 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,074 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.

“I had a tire installed by a repair shop approximately one month ago. I recently discovered that the tire installed on my vehicle is the incorrect size. My vehicle requires size 225/55R17, but the shop installed size 245/45R17. This creates a safety concern due to improper fitment, which can affect handling, stability, and overall vehicle performance. I only discovered the issue after experiencing a separate flat tire and inspecting all tires on the vehicle. I contacted the business to have the issue corrected, but they refused to assist me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11728876, filed 2026-04

“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the engine was difficult to turn over. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the fuel injectors were leaking. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,074.”

NHTSA complaint #11699741, filed 2025-11, 123,074 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 2018 Chevrolet Malibu

Engine
281 complaints
Electrical system
192 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
171 complaints
Other or unknown
153 complaints
Vehicle speed control
114 complaints
Fuel system
101 complaints
Brakes
69 complaints
Steering
42 complaints
Electronic stability control
21 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Exterior lighting
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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.

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