I brought our 2006 malibu maxx in for a 5000 mile tire balance and rotation.. i was informed that i had two more bent rims on the car.. this after replacing two already several years back.. i was informed by the tire tech that this is an ongoing problem with chevy rims and that they are seeing this soft rim problem on a regular basis.. this can get expensive quick and i would like to know if and when a recall will be initiated? soft rims can cause complete tire failure and blowouts without warning and at highway speeds can be catastrophic...
Last november, 2013, i was driving my 2006 chevrolet malibu maxx lt on simsbury rd. in avon, ct when i experienced a very dangerous loss of power steering and the electrical system. causing my front right tire to blow out. this made mycar to swerve and veer into oncoming traffic. t i was at risk of being hit by other cars. while waiting for roadside assist i was helped by the ct dot and avon pd. this was a harrowing, dangerous, and stressful experience for me. i would like chevrolet to cover all of the repair expenses related to this accident and all problems & repairs that followed since this is directly related to the power steering& electrical system recalls from gm chevrolet. they did not notify me directly about the power steering& electrical system recalls. i found out only this week august 10, 2014 after i called this with regards two additional recall notices i received of late regarding faulty transmission and brakes. they do not have parts or an expected date for repairs and have refused my request for a replacement vehicle in any form. i have spoken at length to their customer relations director as well as all three of the chevrolet dealerships i have used for service and purchase; oneill chevrolet, avon, ct, gengras chevrolet, east hartford, ct and carter chevrolet in manchester, ct, where i purchased the vehicle. none of them are willing to arrange a temporary replacement vehicle and have no further information on a date for repairs or parts availability. this is outrageous and unacceptable. please advise consumer affairs and me as to how i should proceed. i am a disabled american and have no other transportation options other then my own car. thank you. *tr