Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems |
Tire tread separated from tire carcass.
: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on the interstate during dry road conditions, the tread separated from the driver's rear tire. The contact heard a vibration in the rear of the vehicle prior to the incident. The dealership was not notified. The tire was a firestone steel TX radial r4s.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 equipped with dextero dht2 tires, size: lt245/75r/16 (na). While traveling at highway speeds, the rear passenger tire experienced a blow out. The vehicle was towed to american custom tire inc (1300 w main st, quartzsite, az) where it was diagnosed that the internal sidewall failed. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and did not assist. The VIN and vehicle failure mileage were unknown. The tire failure mileage was 1,500.