Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems |
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that the tire pressure sensors on the valve stems were corroded and leaking abnormally. The valve stems were manufacturer by siemens-continental. The dealer was contacted but provided no assistance. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer and they would inspect the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 38,000 updated 05/05/lj.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 equipped with firestone transforce ht tires, size: lt245/75r16. While driving 70 mph, the rear driver side tire started to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the tire showed extreme tread separation. The tire was not replaced. The contact stated that the tire was a replacement tire. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000 and the tire failure mileage was 26,000.