Tire Tread/belt Problems of Buick Lesabre

The contact owns a 2000 Buick Lesabre. The vehicle has bridgestone insignia sl, size p/205/75/r15 tires. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a strange sound coming from the vehicle and the engine began to lose power. He pulled to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to a local auto shop. A professional technician noticed that the tread from the passenger side tire had completely separated from the tire. As a result, the tread from the tire became trapped underneath the vehicle, which damaged the engine and fuel pump system. The vehicle is currently being repaired at the cost of $1,900. The contact has pictures of the failed tire. The failure mileage was 28,000. Updated 05/29/08.

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My spouse was driving her 1999 Buick Lesabre east on interstate I-10 from slidell, la to gulfport, ms when the driver side rear tire lost it's tread. This caused her to lose control of the vehicle which veered left into the central median; made two 360 degree spins on the grass; and moved off the median and back across two lanes of the highway to stop on the right side bank of the road. Although the tire was partially inflated, the entire tread was gone. The damage to the auto included the following; torn rear bumper, metal damage to inner wheel well; wheel well lining torn out; well arch steel trim piece ripped off; and paint removed from rear fender and read door panels. My spouse received damage to shoulder and back muscles.

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Before leaving to college station to go visit our daughter we stopped at discount tier to have the tire pressure checked. During the check the tech noticed that the right front tire had a very noticeable bulge and was told that the tires walls were beginning to separate. He called it a tire defect and his recommendation was to have the tire replaced in order to avoid a serious accident. I did pay for a new tire and have not driven the car since then due to safety concerns on the other 3 tires. I do not have the funds to pay for 3 new tires. We have been driving my tahoe since then.

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: the contact stated there was a vibration coming from the tires while driving 50 mph as well as 75 mph. When inspected by the service dealer; the problem was identified as belt separation causing the vibration. There was a total of 10 different tire replacements to the vehicle with 2 more rejected by the dealer. Also, the dealer refused to provide a different brand of tire. The manufacturer was notified. The tire manufacturer was continental. Tire size was p215/70r15. The tires were replaced with a different brand. Updated 11/21/06.

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Began with a vibration in the rear of the car. It got progressively worse. When I took it into the shop the first thing we noticed was the left rear tire was significantly out of round, large bubble on inside and outside of tire, treads were warped, belts separated. I am very lucky the tire did not blow out while driving. The tires have 39k miles on them.

On August 17th, 2006, while driving 65 mph on the new york state thruway in the passing lane, I felt a severe vibration in the rear of my 2005 Buick Lesabre. Soon after, there was a very loud thumping and banging on the driver side and the car lurched upward. While struggling to maintain control of the vehicle, I was finally able to make my way to the right shoulder. I then discovered that the tread has separated from the casing and the shredding rubber caused extensive damage to the wheel well, bumper, paint, rear sensory wiring harness, and leveling control to the left rear shock. The tire never lost air and there were no punctures and the tire was only half worn and rotated on a regular basis. The tire was a general ameri-gs60.

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: the contact stated that the tire tread separated from the tire on two occasions. The first incident was with the right rear tire, while traveling in clear dry weather, at 40 mph. The second incident was with the right front tire while traveling in dry clear weather, at 55 mph. The service dealer suggested that the cause of the tread separation may be due to dry rot from the vehicle sitting too long. The manufacturer was contacted, but has not responded. The tires were replaced at the owners expense. Updated 8/16/20 -.

2000 Buick Lesabre tire tread came off while driving down the highway causing damages to the vehicle. The consumer stated he experienced a vibration while driving. When the tread came off the tire, it caused damage to the fender of the vehicle. The right front tie rod end was loose, which was replaced by the dealer.

Hearing a thumbing sound while driving the car, I went to investigate the were abouts of the noise. I could not see the problem but, when my wife said that there was a loud thumbing noise that occurs only while driving. Two days later the right rear tire was flat. I took the tire off the car and noticed that the tire was separated from the tire and a piece was missing. Approx 6-8 inches of rubber was gone. Firestone tire p205-70r15 95s. Can you explain the circumstance of this tire? this is my third set of tires at 85232 original miles on the 1997 Buick Lesabre custom car. Can you help.

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Tire bulged out and lost pressure while driving on highway. Tires were original equipment on a new 2003 Buick Lesabre, bought in Nov, 2003. The tires were general tires, brand "ameri-gs60". As I was on a long range trip, the tire needed immediate replacement; the tire store said tire was defective and that the steel belt had given way.

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Left rear tire lost all tread and did several thousands of dollars damage. Thank goodness no injury occured. The tires were general tires. This is the third time I have had problems with general tires. They are quite unsafe. Back bumper had to be replaced as well as wiring loom and wheel well. This was on 2005 Buick Lesabre limited. It has been in shop since 6 sept 2005 in las cruces, new mexico. It will be at least two more weeks before I get it back. I have to make a second trip to n. Mex. To pick it up.

I have been trying to contact your department since Nov. Of last year via the us mail system. Each time my letter has been returned. First reason was "not at dot headquarters", the second reason given was "insufficient information". . The address I have been given by folks answering your phone number was "national highway traffic safety administration 400-7th street washington, DC 20590" after the second return I visited my post office to inquire about the return of undelivered mail. The answer given, to my surprise, was that the us postal department does not have a listing for you at that address. In their eyes, you are not there. Got to be a problem somewhere. So I ask again, what is your official mailing address? my event is too long to be fully described in this format as there is as much as 10 incidents relating to single topic. The incident listed below on 8/19/05 was the next to last and caused property damage. The information being given is also referenced to the 8/19/05 incident only. Four of the incidents are the failures of the four original tires that came factory equipped with the vehicle.

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When starting the vehicle the consumer noticed a light illuminated on the dash panel that read check tire pressure. The consumer drove to a gas station inspected the tires and discovered that the right front tire was low. The consumer added air to the tire but suspected there was a slow leak because the tire would not hold sufficient air pressure of 30/30 psi. The consumer drove to the dealership where the vehicle was purchased. These tires were the original tires that were purchased on the vehicle. The dealer noted that the steel was coming through the tread, but would not replace the tires. Dealer suggested that the consumer go to a general tire dealer because the tires were manufactured by general. The consumer went to redwood general tire dealer and they agreed the tread was coming through on the right front tire and suggested a replacement. The tire was replaced at the consumer's expense. The tire service shop said they would send the tire to the manufacturer for investigation. The consumer became concerned because he never received any further information about the tire so she decided to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer claimed that they never received the tire and that they would contact the tire service dealer. Some time later the consumer called general and they finally did agree to some reimbursement for the tire. The dealer informed the consumer the tread was separating.

While driving one the tire tread on the consumer's 2000 Buick lasabre separated form the tire.

While traveling at highway speed (65 mph), tread separated from right front tire, causing extensive damage to quarter panel, headlight, undercarriage.

Within one week, both the left-rear tire, then the left-front tire experienced tread separation.

My '03 Buick Lesabre had a stability problem. While in las vegas nevada, I took it to pat clark Buick and they informed me that two of my tires were separated. The remaining two had bubbles protruding from the tread. The tires had 49,993 miles on them and these tires were on the tires when the car was purchased new in '03.

While driving two front general tires had tread separation. Dot # unknown. Both occurring on the same day. Consumer requested an investigation.

Consumer stated that the two tires on the same vehicle seperated at the same time. (general tires) the check tire pressure sign came on and the vehicle began to shake at a speed of 20 mph due to tire separation. Dot # a3m3 ab7 389.

While driving on dirt road then entering onto black tar owner received a message on console to check tires. He checked tires, and they seemed to be okay. Once driving again vehicle started vibrating. Currently two front tires belts are separating inside the tires. General tires dot# a3m3 ab7 389.

While driving at 70 mph, the left front tire separated. There was a minimal damage to the vehicle. Mounted on a 1997, Buick Lesabre, 30000 miles, original equipment. . Consumer was also informed that the remaining tires needed to be replaced as well.

Steel belt separation. (tiresize: p215/70 1r)( dot number: tire size: p215/70 1r ).

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

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Orginial equipment on a 1998, Buick, Lesabre ,tire size p20570r15, white walls, tires have 40 thousand miles on them. When driving 50 mph, right rear general ameri g4s dot a3m0db1427 tire exploded, pieces of the tread was still on the rim. Please provide any further details.

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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.

While driving 70 mph, the consumer felt a severe vibration on the drivers side of the vehicle. Soon after there was a loud explosion on the same side. After pulling over to the shoulder, the consumer discovered that tread separated from the tire. The tread damaged the left front fender and the headlights. The remaining three tires showed signs of tread separation.

Crack in tread caused flat tire while driving. (gheneral tire).

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

While driving 65mph vehicle experienced tread separation on front right tire. Please provide any additional information. . .

Following inability to balance right front tire thompsons sent me to linville bros. In sacramento where they determined that the right front tire was separating its tread. Tire was replaced on warrenty by Buick. Are my other tires likely to fail?( dot number: tire size: p225/60 p ).

Tire treads wore off. Nlm.