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#1419 of 1510 Re: Malibu Experience [bohemia1] by djm2

Mar 01, 2011 (11:06 am)

Replying to: bohemia1 (Feb 18, 2011 7:42 pm)
Hi Bohemia1:
 
       I will bet that the wandering problem, (from side to side), has a direct relationship to the tires. (I purchased a new 2010 Chevrolet LTZ 4 cylinder Malibu, and it came with Goodyear Eagle tires. ---- They are garbage! ---- They leak air! ---- They are an accident looking for a place to happen!) ---- I replaced Goodyear tires with Michelin tires, (AT MY OWN EXPENSE), and the vehicle operates totally different on both the dry pavement and in snow! ---- I no longer have an "air loss" problem! --- IF YOU HAVE GOODYEAR TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE, REPLACE THEM WITH MICHELIN TIRES! ------- Best regards. --------- Dwayne

#1420 of 1510 Re: Malibu Experience [bohemia1] by gmcustsvc

Mar 01, 2011 (2:12 pm)

Replying to: bohemia1 (Feb 18, 2011 7:42 pm)
bohemia1,
Please keep me updated on your progress at the dealer.
Christina
GM Customer Service

#1421 of 1510 Re: Steering Clunk [gmfornow3] by hrockinpower

Mar 01, 2011 (6:57 pm)

Replying to: gmfornow3 (Feb 03, 2010 1:30 pm)
Check your front drive axles, the longer one has a slip joint that fails. I believe it's the passenger side. Hope this helps

#1422 of 1510 Re: Malibu Experience [bohemia1] by djm2

Mar 04, 2011 (9:16 am)

Replying to: bohemia1 (Feb 18, 2011 7:42 pm)
Hi Bohemia:
 
     Problems associated with Goodyear Eagle Tires:
 
1.) Early Balding.
 
2.) Uneven Tire Wearing
 
3.) Vibration
 
4.) Soft Sidewalls. ---- (The Sidewalls can bubble and begin to leak. ---- The soft sidewall can cause the tire to burst during travel. ----- This can cause a total loss of vehicle control.
 
QUESTIONS: ----- Do you want these tires on your vehicle? ----- Do you question why a new vehicle manufacturer would put these poor quality tires on a new vehicle? ---- Do you "THINK" that GM will ever give us the answers to these questions? ----- Do you "THINK" that GM will take responsibility for the accidents associated with these tire failures? ---- Would you purchase a GM vehicle with Goodyear Eagle tires on the vehicle? ----- Would you purchase another GM vehicle? -----
 
      I would purchase another GM vehicle, but not with Goodyear Eagle tires. (The basic vehicle is an excellent product, but the choice of tires by GM shows a total lack of concern for safety, and a lack of concern for the welfare of the customer!) ----- The is a GM representative the monitors this board, and I would love to hear the GM official point of view on this subject!
 
      Best regards. ----------- Dwayne

#1423 of 1510 Re: Goodyear Tires by ohc6sprint

Mar 04, 2011 (12:34 pm)

Replying to: djm2 (Mar 04, 2011 9:16 am)
I have a 2008 Saturn Aura XR, 6cyl with 31,000 miles on the car. It has the original 225/50R18 Goodyear Eagle LS2 tires on it. It will need the tires replaced by 35,000 miles. The tires have performed well with even wear. I keep my tire pressure between 35 and 37 psi. My mileage varies from 18 mpg in the city to 32 mpg on the highway with a one time high of 35.3. It handles fine. If I need to look at other brands when I go to replace them, I don't know what I need to improve. At $108 per tire, I have no complaints.

#1424 of 1510 Re: Steering Clunk [hrockinpower] by bohemia1

Mar 04, 2011 (5:36 pm)

Replying to: hrockinpower (Mar 01, 2011 6:57 pm)
Thanks, I hope to have time to get it into the dealer next week.

#1425 of 1510 Re: Goodyear Tires [ohc6sprint] by djm2

Mar 05, 2011 (10:48 am)

Replying to: ohc6sprint (Mar 04, 2011 12:34 pm)
Hi ohc6sprint:
 
       I am very happy that your set of Goodyear tires worked out well for you on your 2008 Saturn Aura, but on my 2010 Chevrolet 4 cylinder Malibu LTZ my Goodyear Tires, mounted on Aluminum / Alloy wheels were leaking air since I took delivery of the vehicle. ----- Upon researching these tires on the "net," I found that there were others problems associated with these tires. ---- If I did not feel strongly about the "poor quality of these tires," I would not have expended $800.00 + dollars on replacement tires. ----- (A "blow out," due to side wall failure at 60mph, could be deadly not only for the occupants of the vehicle, but also for other motorists on the road! --- As a driver, I have a responsibility for other people on the road in addition to myself and the occupants in my vehicle!) ------- I believe that GM knows that these tires are of a low quality. ----- (I could purchase a replacement Goodyear Eagle tire for my Malibu for $98.00 dollars, while a replacement Michelin Tire for the same Malibu cost $222.00 dollars.) ---- QUESTION: ---- Do you think there is a difference in quality? ----- ANSWER: ----- A big YES! ----- There is a GM representative on this site. ---- Notice that there has been no comment from GM on this issue! ------ Will I consider purchasing another GM vehicle in the future? ----- YES, ---- but I will negotiate a trade of tires in the purchase price of the vehicle. ---- If this is not possible, I will purchase another name plate vehicle. ----- I like the Malibu. ---- I like the way it handles. ----- The four cylinder's HP should be raised to about 200HP. ----- A Turbo would be a nice addition. ----- GM has a vehicle that they could expand upon in the future. ---- Picture a two door Malibu, (with either a four cylinder turbo dual exhaust engine, or a V6 dual exhaust engine backed by a 6 speed manual or a 6 speed automatic shiftable trans.) ----- A dark cherry, dark green or deep red should be included in the exterior color options. ----- This could be one "hot" machine! ---------------- Best regards. ---------

#1426 of 1510 Can I add Bluebooth to 2008 LS? by bwia

Mar 10, 2011 (3:39 pm)

Using handsfree calling in our 2008 Malibu LS is convenient but ridiculously expensive. The 2008 Malibu does not have the Bluetooth option so I was wandering if it can be added to work as in the later models. If not, do you guys have a suggestion for an after-market handsfree Bluetooth set-up that works with the car's audio system? We have Bluetooth in our 2011 Buick Lacrosse and it is a joy to use, not to mention the calls are inexpensive through our AT&T cell phone plan rather than buying OnStar minutes at these outrageous prices.
 
Any and all suggestions are appreciated.

#1427 of 1510 Re: Malibu Tires [djm2] by dispencer2

Mar 14, 2011 (11:49 am)

Replying to: djm2 (Jan 24, 2011 9:54 am)
OK - Your Camry is far better than your Malibu -gets better mileage, probably had better tires, etc etc. Then why don't you simply turn in the Malibu and get another Camry. You can then complain about oil sludge problems, intermittent acceleration, amusingly overpriced dealer "recommended" service, crappy customer service from the manufacturer and so on. Also you will have a car that drives like a small Town Car, Your Grandpa will love it. It will remind him of his 1952 Roadmaster.
 
Regarding tires -the worst tire I ever had for mileage was a Uniroyal Laredo back in the '60's. All of the other OEM tires I've had on countless new cars were just fine. When they needed replacing I usually replaced them with the same brand and size. If I didn't like the ride or mileage I bought Michelins but I didn't buy new tires until I needed them.
 
The internet is full of complainers who complain about everything from tires to hotels. Most people who like something don't bother telling the world that they are happy. Unhappy people do just the opposite. If YOU are unhappy with a product buy something else. Nuff said.

#1428 of 1510 Re: Steering Squeak [uncledewey1] by dispencer2

Mar 14, 2011 (11:54 am)

Replying to: uncledewey1 (Feb 14, 2011 12:27 pm)
The steering gear/ column/ etc has been replaced twice on my 2009 Cobalt. So far it has been more than a year and everything is OK. I assume that GM has corrected the problem but if it happens again it should be fixed by the dealer free since it is a documented widespread problem.

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