1999 Chevrolet Malibu Tires Problems

NHTSA component category: TIRES · data through 07/14/2026

46Tires complaints

5.8%Of all 789 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:ROTOR107 · 13.6%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP102 · 12.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM74 · 9.4%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC67 · 8.5%

TIRES46 · 5.8%

Share of the 789 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. ALSO, ROTORS AND TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED.”NHTSA complaint 862883 — filed 06/01/2000

“WHILE TRAVELING AT 30-40 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE, WITH RIM AND HUB STILL ATTACHED, CAME OFF AND ALMOST CAUSED VEHICLE TO GO OVER A BRIDGE…”NHTSA complaint 862073 — filed 05/17/2000

“THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET FOR 70MPH WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY BLEWOUT, CAUSING THE CRUISE CONTROL TO BECOME STUCK. BRAKES WERE OF…”NHTSA complaint 843648 — filed 07/28/1999

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Tires complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu have tires problems?

Tires is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu: 46 of 789 complaints on file (5.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?

789 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 44 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 40 reported injuries, and none 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 07/14/2026.