Tire Blowout problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche

Three problems related to tire blowout have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2016

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 equipped with bf goodrich rugged terrain tires, size: lt265/75r16. While driving 70 mph, the rear driver side tire blew out. The tire was not diagnosed, but was replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 230,500 and the tire failure mileage was 45,000.

2 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2003

While driving vehicle at 72 mph front driver's side tire blew out, causing the consumer to pull off the road.

3 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2002

The incident on may 11, 2002. The driver side rear tire blew out while traveling on the freeway going 65 mph. The vehicle only had 8827 miles and had original wheels and tires. The incident on November 10, 2002: the left front wheel, including the disc brake mechanism, separated and bearing parts, etc. Were scattered on the street. The exposed wheel well dug into the concrete and shock absorber and struts clearly visible with wheel separated. Photos are available if needed. Dt.


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