Three problems related to tire have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Express. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
In wet weather,the vehicle's stopping distance was greatly increased at very low speeds. The consumer was traveling down a slight incline at approximately 10 mph and the applied brakes, however the vehicle slid through the intersection. The vehicle had slid through several intersections and stop lights in the past.
At highway speed, rear tire tread separated and tire exploded causing vehicle to swerve and almost collide with other vehicles. Excessive damage caused to underside and wheel arch. This has now happened 2 times (both rear tires) have failed on 2 separate occassions. Both at highway speed, both causing extensive damage. Firestone have been informed of both incidents. For full details contact: coachross1@aol. Com dt.
Firestone steeltex a/t tires(3) - failures. On 3 separate occasions, steeltex a/t tires manufactred by bridgestone firestone and fitted as original equipment on my Chevrolet truck failed. Each tire failed under normal driving conditions. I consider the tires to be faulty and very unsafe because 3 of the 4 tires failed on my vehicle within a matter of a few months of each other. Quite serious damage resulted in each incident. The tires 3 have been returned to firestone, as requested, and have been examined by lisoni & lisoni, ntsa officials and the firestone representatives. I would like NHTSA to recall all steeltex tires to ensure they are completely removed from the market. Someone is going to get killed! thank you. Graham ross - mister cool ice cream po box 221, coppell, texas 75019 (972) 489-9879 e-mail: coachross1@aol. Com I can't put all 3 incident dates below so I have put August 1 2002, so I can get to next page.