Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1996 Buick Lesabre

Three problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 1996 Buick Lesabre. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2000

The general (tpcspec10t2ms) tires tread separation from the sidewall.

2 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2000

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 60mph and vehicle started to vibrate/ it was hard to control vehicle. Right rear tire tread separated. Firestone # p205/p0r15/70r15 consumer notified firestone. Before the tire was separated completely, piece of chrome trim was ripped off. Door handle on front passenger door was damaged too.

3 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 12/31/1996

General tire tread worn. ( size p205/70r15 worn).




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