1998 Chevrolet Malibu Tires Problems

NHTSA component category: TIRES · data through 07/12/2026

41Tires complaints

4.2%Of all 976 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How tires ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR133 · 13.6%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP132 · 13.5%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC81 · 8.3%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE46 · 4.7%

TIRES41 · 4.2%

Share of the 976 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.

What owners report

“ALL FOUR TIRES ARE WEARING IN THE CENTER STRIP.CONSUMER IS HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WHEN MAKING EMERGENCY STOPS.”NHTSA complaint 836790 — filed 06/02/1999

“WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH BOTH PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRES BLEW OUT, WHICH TORE UP THE REAR SUSPENSION ON THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN.”NHTSA complaint 828527 — filed 10/05/1998

“TIRE FAILURES. 3 DIFFERENT FLATS BETWEEN 8-12-98 AND 8-22-98. VEHICLE PURCHASED 6-10-98.”NHTSA complaint 540484 — filed 09/01/1998

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Tires complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu have tires problems?

Tires is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu: 41 of 976 complaints on file (4.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?

976 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 34 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 24 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's tires category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the TIRES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.