Tire Tread/belt problems of the 2000 Chevrolet C3500

Six problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet C3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2006

Driving down the interstate when I experienced 90% tread failure on my left outside dual rear wheel on my 2000 Chevrolet C3500 pickup truck. The defective tire was a general ameri 550 as, size lt225/75r16. No crash or injuries were involved, but my left rear fender was obliterated. Mileage on the tire was 40,000 miles.

2 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2004

Tire tread separation blow out with body damage.

3 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2004

While driving 70 mph, the rear driver side tire tread separated. As a result, the vehicle swerved. However, the consumer maintained control. This was the fourth tire. The belts slipped and there were separations.

4 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2004

Tire tread separation.

5 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2003

Tire/tread separation on a firestone lt245/75r16. Right rear wheel (the tire did not loose air pressure). This tire was original equipment on a 2000 Chevrolet passenger van - less than 25000 miles.

6 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2003

The right rear tire tread separated while driving 70 mph resulting in loss of control and an accident. A passenger died and an other was in critical condition.


Other Tire related problems of the 2000 Chevrolet C3500

Tire Tread/belt problems
6
Tire problems
1
Tire Blowout problems
1


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