Tire Problems of Chevrolet S10

Chevrolet S10 owners have reported 58 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's spare tire (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (13 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Tire problems of Chevrolet S10

The Spare Tire problem

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet S10. The contact stated that he noticed that the spare tire became detached from the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the spare tire cable had fractured prematurely. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Tire problem

The contact owns a 2002 chevy S10 equipped with tornel classic all season tires. Tire size: 205/75 r15, and dot number: n/a. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact's friend noticed that the passenger's front tire had a large bubble.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Goodyear allegra p205 75r15 sidewall separation and cracking lead to blowout. Inner sidewall showed cracking and rippling as though chords were broken. Only 25,000 miles as my daily driver, no heavy loads.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

While driving at 65 mph with the window down driver smelled a burning odor. He was able to pull over to the shoulder, and noticed that right side tire had smoke coming from underneath. Firestone, atx, p235/70r15, dot number utdoua. The driver took vehicle to the dealer for analysis.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet S10 equipped with uniroyal tiger paw awp ii tires, size: p205/75/r15 (na). While driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate and the front driver side tire blew out. The contact independently replaced the tire with the spare. The tire was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...




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