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I wanted to let you know about an experience at discount tire 580 w telegraph Washington Utah. And you can forward this to any regulating Agency.from my knowledge, when two tires are purchased new, it is required to mount them on the front of the vehicle if it is front wheel drive. And move the lower tread tires to the back.while at this location, the person running the shop stated they are not allowed to touch tires or rotate them if they have low tread.and they mounted the two new ones on opposite corners (front driver and rear passenger). And tried to sell 2 additional tires.this is against the law. I want this business reviewed for their license.
While braking the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance due to the front brake rotors wearing. Also there was a vibration when depressing the brake pedal. The dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved. The dealership told the consumer they would replace the rotors when the vehicle was first purchased, but they never did.
While driving approximately 35 mph rear right tire had blown. Managed to pull vehicle to the side of road, stopped, and checked tires out. Noticed right rear tire had separated in three different pieces. Contacted the manufacturer. Had not been to dealership for repairs. Size 215/60R15.
Front/rear suspension-squawking noise -GM well aware of this issue hazard lights - have gone out twice. Fuel integrity - erratic fuel reading - shows 1/4 tank - when in reality there is no gas. I have ran out of gas approximately 7 times - several times late at night. No cruise control - GM would not repair. Brakes pads/rotors - have replaced 3 times. My local dealer rotolo Chevrolet and GM customer service would do nothing. It was expensive. Premature tire wear - two sets of tires. Cars runs hot - would never go on a trip - because it would get too near overheating. I was afraid of getting stranded in the middle of the desert. Engine ticking noise - local dealer said this was normal. Now, I find none of these things were normal and many, many more car owners have experienced the same type of problems. Also, I had a battery that exploded while car was under warranty. It was my problem. Dealership would not replace battery. I finally had enough and turned this automobile back to gmac. Is it going to take people getting killed to make GM responsible for these issues with the 2000 Malibu. All of these problems were reported to the dealer, but since nothing could be duplicated, even though GM was aware of these issues, they would do nothing. After the car was out of warranty, the dealership was more than willing to correct these issues. The problem I have is the deception.....GM is aware of these issues and have been for some time. Someone needs to hold then accountable.
- Rialto, CA, USA
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Consumer states that tires experience abnormal tire wear and are noisy, Firestone affinity. Dealer replaced left front bearing and hub assembly. They also tightened front control arm. The tires have been rotated, however noise continues and tires continue to wear, possible suspension problem.
Front disc brake rotors are warping again after being replaced at 12000 miles. When brakes are applied steering wheel vibrates excessively. Dealership is denying any responsibility of repair. The fuel pump failed and was fixed at the consumer?S expense. The tires became worn out and were replaced. The front rotors were turned.
While driving 70 mph owner suddenly heard a snapping sound from rear. Rear left tire separated from spindle, causing vehicle to spin out. Vehicle did strike center divider. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed.
While driving, tire blewout, steering column locked and consumer was unable to steer vehicle, consumer states a week prior to this, the front tires began spinning before the vehicle started to move and the pavement was not wet, Firestone affinity, P215/60R15, claim 20-5363-226.
While driving, Firestone affinity tire blewout, vehicle jumped a lane and landed in another lane, consumer was injured in accident, Firestone tire size P205/60R15 93T, claim 31-3083-344.
While driving, tire blewout, steering column locked and consumer was unable to steer vehicle, consumer states a week prior to this, the front tires began spinning before the vehicle started to move and the pavement was not wet, Firestone affinity, P215/60R15, claim 20-5363-226.
While driving, Firestone affinity tire blewout, vehicle jumped a lane and landed in another lane, consumer was injured in accident, Firestone tire size P205/60R15 93T, claim 31-3083-344.
Firestone, affinity, tire size P21560R15, original equipment on Chevrolet, Malibu, 2000 with 9600 miles. While driving at approximately 50 mph tread separated, and whole sidewall tire blewout on passenger rear, causing rear of vehicle to jumps towards driver's side, resulting in damage on right hand side of vehicle.
Tires wore out fast, car stalls, brakes went twice, computer had to be reprogrammed and the car locked up once nothing would work driving down the road( dot number: )
Tires failed over time. Had to have a realignment and new front brakes installed even though the tires had been rotated and kept up to the recommended pressure. Abnormal wear on the outer front left tire and belt separation occurred on the right front to the point where it was very difficult to balance. After the realignment about 3 weeks ago, the car began to shake on the front end again due to another bad tire rotated up from the rear.( dot number: Tire size: P215/60R15 )
- Lee's Summit, MO, USA
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- Washington , UT, USA