There are 5 owner-reported tires & wheels complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibuin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated upon attempting to change a flat tire, the contact was unable to replace the wheel because the lug nuts were swollen. The contact called Roadside Assistance, who informed the contact that the lug nuts were swollen, and Roadside Assistance replaced the wheel with specialized equipment. The vehicle was taken to Goodyear Tires, where the front tires were replaced with new tires and the rear tires were rotated. Additionally, the contact was advised that the lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the lug nuts were swollen due to cold weather. The dealer charged a fee and replaced the lug nuts with the same parts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he would be contacted later. The manufacturer later informed the contact that no assistance could be provided because the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.
THREE OF THE WHEELS ARE WORN OUT DOWN THE MIDDLE ONLY. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED. I WAS TOLD THE ALIGNMENT WASN'T THE CAUSE AND THE CHEVROLET MECHANICS FAILED TO GIVE ME AN EXPLANATION FOR THIS PROBLEM.
CONTINENTAL PRO CONTACT TIRES. I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR 16 MONTHS AND DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 23,000 MILES. I AM NOW ABOUT TO REPLACE THE 4TH TIRE DUE TO A SIDEWALL SEPARATION AND BULGE, WHICH IF NOT REPLACED CAN EASILY BECOME A BLOW OUT. THESE ARE THE OEM THAT COME WITH THE 2017 MALIBU PREMIER AND HAVE A 40,000 MILE WARRANTY.
PURCHASED MY VEHICLE NEW WITH TWO MILES IN 2016. IN LESS THAN ONE MONTH OF PURCHASE, I REPLACE A TIRE BECAUSE IT POPPED. ONE YEAR LATER I REPLACED A SECOND TIRE BECAUSE IT DEVELOPED A LUMP THAT WAS 2017. THIS YEAR TWO MORE TIRES WAS REPLACED BECAUSE OF LUMPS IN THE TIRE. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL CARS AND NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE EVER. ACTUALLY, I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE A TIRE.
WITHIN 7 MONTHS I HAVE BEEN THROUGH 3 SETS OF REAR TIRES
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026