Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1999 Chevrolet C3500

Two problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet C3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2000

Pe 00 040/tread separation: vehicle expereinced two separate blowout/tread separations. First occurred with left rear tire, and second occurred with right rear tire while traveling at 70 mph with driver and one passenger in a 1999, Chevrolet, 3500 pick up; original equipment, tire size lt 245/75r16, dot# unavailable. Vehicle sustained minor damage. Dealer notified. Tires are firestone steeltex.

2 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2000

Original equipment on a 1999, Chevrolet, C3500, lt245/75r16. Tread separated on the left rear at highway speeds. The customer was traveling at 65 mph at 90 degree tempreature when the tread separated completely.


Other Tire related problems of the 1999 Chevrolet C3500

Tire Tread/belt problems
2
Tire Sidewall problems
1


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