Tire Sidewall Problems of Chevrolet Silverado - part 1

Cooper zeon ltz 275/60r20 m + s dot # utw0 cn9 tires developed cracks where tread meets sidewall and leaks air tire is not listed in the available names section on this website.

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Driving 2012 chevy Silverado at 40 mph when my right rear goodyear wrangle at/s 265/70/17 dot#4bt6. Sidewall blew out.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado crew cab with firestone destination le tires, line size p245/70 r17. The contact was traveling 70 mph when the sidewall blew on the rear driver side tire. The tires were labeled as having a lifespan up to 60,000 miles but the failure occurred at 16,000 miles. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that they had never seen the failure in the manner in which it occurred. There were no repairs. The dot number and VIN were not available. The vehicle failure mileage was 44,085.

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Kumho tyres on my chevy Silverado developed sidewall splits due to dry rot. Tyres are only 1 year old and have 26,000 miles on them. They did not want the dot numbers. Contacted kumho and they said they weren't concerned. My auto shop said the tyres were unsafe to drive and replaced them. The indifference and rudeness of the kumho customer service person charles and his supervisor was appalling. Absolutely no concern that this could create a potentially fatal tyre failure. Very disturbing and quite a surprise.

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: the contact stated while driving at 50 mph on a highway a hissing noise was heard as if there was air leaking, followed by the rear end of the vehicle swaying. The contact pulled over, and the contact discovered the left rear tire blew out along the sidewall area. There were no obvious road hazards. The tire indicator warning lights did not illuminate, and the contact had not experienced any prior problems with the tires. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer collected the tire, and a manufacturer representative inspected the tire. Under the representatively instruction the dealer replaced the tire. The manufacturers recommended tire pressure to be 35 psi; however, the contact kept the pressure at 40 psi. The contact believed the tires on the vehicle were incorrect, but the manufacturer had the exact same tires listed on the recommendation sticker on the vehicle itself. The tires are general ameri-trac p245/70/r17 and were the original tires at purchase. The contact's father owns a 2003, Chevrolet impala which is still under warranty and had the same exact failure on two occasions. The first time the dealer, service Chevrolet, replaced the computer. The second time the car had to be towed to the dealership and the ignition switch was replaced. The problem with these vehicles can lead to a very dangerous situation if heat is needed in the car during the winter, but it will not start. Contact maintains that there should be a recall.

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I purchased new, a 2002 Chevrolet 2500 hd crew cab 4x4 from ed morse sawgrass Chevrolet. In 2004, after noticing signs of cracking on the sidewalls and area where the sidewall meets the treads on all four tires, I brought the truck to maroone Chevrolet service center for inspection. I explained that I was concerned that the tires, having approximately 24,000 miles on them, should not be cracking that it might be dangerous. The supervisor inspected them and told me that it was normal and I had nothing to worry about. I asked for something in writing and he refused to give me anything. As a result, in December 2005, while returning from vacation with my family, without warning there was a sudden loud noise followed by a severe vibration and difficulty in handling. I immediately pulled off the road. Upon inspection I found that the entire tread was missing from the right rear tire (firestone steeltex a/t). Luckily at that time the tire still held pressure. Had I not immediately pulled over, the tire could have blown out and the results could have been devastating. Upon further inspection when I arrived home, when the tread separated from the tire it damaged the support bars in the wheel well and folded up the fender behind the tire. As the other three tires look the same, I am concerned for my family's safety and am not driving the vehicle until I have replaced all tires. I have written to the dealership and consumer affairs and have not gotten a response from either.

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Rt front tire blew out on my 2005 Silverado while driving. Tire only had 2500 miles on it. It was a bridgestone dueller a/t tire. I am going to contact the dealer on oct 31 to find out if my tire will be replaced along with the rim. Caused loss of vehicle control and could have caused major damage or death if failure happened at speed or on crowded road.

2005 Silverado, had to replace tires. Sides were worn out. Dealership that we purchased from would not replace. Went to my pontiac dealer and they prorated the amount for new tires (bridgestone tires).

(1) driving vehicle on interstate at highway speed, 65-70 mph. (2) tire, interior sidewall failure, of driver side rear. (3) dealer replaced with a new tire, n/c. (4) vehicle unloaded. Tires 17,000 mls wear.

The vehicle started shaking uncontrollably without warning,the driver was able to pull over. The driver noticed that the right side tire sidewall exploded. The driver was able to change the tire. The driver drove to the dealer for inspection. Firestone steeltex at 245/75r16 #dot yn11bab. Please provide additional information.

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Goodyear wrangler rts tires developing sidewall bulges and bumps. Out of concern for safety, the consumer had the tires pulled at about 8,000 miles, and the winter tires installed. All sounds, vibrations, and noises went away after the tire change (dot number of the four faulty tires 306r dot md70-d5wr 4903, 308l dot md70-d5wr 5003, 403l dot md70-d5wr 5003, 233l dot md70-d5wr 4803).

I was returning home from my doctor in my 2003 Chevrolet Silverado on wv rt. #3, in beckley, wv, traveling at a speed less than 30 mph, when the rt. Rear tire ruptured on the inside sidewall; I had not hit or run over any object, and the tire shows no trauma to its carcass.

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The consumer noticed while inspecting the vehicle all four tire had stress marks located on the exterior of the sidewall wheel. The consumer has contacted the manufacturer for an appointment and inspection. Goodyear wrangler at p245/70r16 please fill in additional information on the #dot.

While driving 40 mph front driver side tire sidewall separated. Consumer managed to pull over and changed the tire. Manufacturer was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Firestone, wilderness, at p215/75r16.

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Oe tires, goodyear wrangler st (235x75x16). Ehicle was an empty 2002 chevy Silverado. Follow a strict rotation plan and check the air pressure often. Ignificant "cupping" noticed on the sidewalls on front and rear tires. Very poor traction in adverse weather conditions dry traction is marginal at best on January 3rd, 2004. I was proceeding on the northbound hwy 14 through the mountains from los angeles to lancaster proceeding around a slight right turn between 65-70mph. There was no debris or other hazards in the road. There was a slight wobble and then the complete tire failure on the passenger-side rear tire. The sidewall of the looks like it exploded outward, complete sidewall separation. While I was capable of manuvering my veichle off the freeway, this is a very dangerous problem, that from reviewing tirerack. Com and other complaints on NHTSA's web site appears to be a common occurance with these tires. I am going to see if the dealer will allow me to exchange my tires with similar priced ones from a differant manufacture, these tires are unsafe and I do not trust my life or anyone elses life on them.

No road hazard came in contact with the tire. Outside temperature was approximately 103f. Complete separation of tread from sidewall. Nothing remained on rim but sidewall. Body damage to fender well as well as rubber burn marks, due to centripetal forces from tire tread separating from sidewall.

While driving on a gravel road at 40 mph (70 degrees, 2 adults, 1 child in vehicle, no other load in truck) the inside sidewall exploded on driver rear causing rear of truck to sway. Truck was under control until I was able to stop. There was an l shape tear near the tread running perpendicular through the sidewall. This tear was at an almost perfect 90-degree angle. Tire will remain in my custody for inspection until I am satisfied with outcome.

While driving 30 mph, left tire on a 2000, Chevrolet, Silverado had a sidewall blowout. Original equipment, tire size p265/75r16, dot# w273wmb170. Firestone dealer was not notified at this time. . Consumer was informed the tire was punctured from the outside of the sidewall.

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My wife took my truck to work. At the end of the day she drove about a half mile and stopped at a stop sign. While waiting for traffic she heard a pop. When she took off the tire was flat. The sidewall blew out. There is a blowout from the rim to the pavement.

The right rear tire on my vehicle was cracked all the way around on the sidewall of the tire. This occurred after only 2000 miles. This was an original equipment tire on the truck I just purchased in Nov 2001. (tiresize: p265/75r16).

Was driving 55mph, pulling a trailer when vehicle started pulling right. Heard a noise. Maintained control of vehicle and was able to stop. Checked tires and noticed right front sidewall had separated all around from casing. Tire was still inflated. Firestone, steel tex at, lt245/75r16. Original equipment on vehicle.

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Complete sidewall separation, tire completely destroyed. (dot number: 273wmb129 tiresize: p265/r16).

Right rear tire sidewall collapsed while driving. Vehicle started to vibrate. Did not lose control. Pulled off into a parking lot, and exchanged tire. Firestone, wilderness at, p265/75r16.

At 70mph on the interstate, the whole sidewall blew out on the tire. (dot number: vn73wma tiresize: p26575r16).

Sidewall failure. (dot number: w273wmb219 tiresize: 265/75/16).

Traveling down winding 6% mountianous grade pulling trailer on busy laborday weekend. I could feel a slight vibration begin to build, I told my wife who was driving to slow down immediatly and pull off to the shoulder. As she worked her way over a loud pop could be heard, luckly we had slowed conciderablly. The truck started to wiggle as we pulled off to the shoulder. The tread had started to delaminate from the sidewall. Had I not been very attuned to the feel of the truck and road we may have been the next to be in the newspaper. We are afraid to drive our 1 year old truck at sppeeds over 45 mph. ( dot number: w273 tire size: p265/75r16 ).

At a speed of approximately 65 mph. The tire came apart on the outside wall. The sidewall was completely torn away from the tread side. At the time of the incident, the tires were properly pressured at 35 psi. ( dot number: w273wma358 tire size: p265/75r16 ).

Sidewall of the goodyear wrangler st tire (p235 75 r16) blew out.

I am not sure what happened. I was driving along on a relatively straight stretch of road and the next thing I knew I was having an air-bag for brunch. The investigating officer and the insurance adjuster both said that the left front tire looked suspicious. It appeared to have blown out the sidewall and tread area. Due to the restraints and vehicle design I was fortunate to not be seriously injured however I did total a fairly new vehicle when I hit a concrete culvert abutment. ( dot number: not avail. Tire size: lt24575r16 ).

Left rear tire blew out at a speed of 10 mph while traveling straight on an asphalt road. A discernible hole was observed in the sidewall. Upon inspection of the remaining tires, a soft spot was found in the outside sidewall of the right front tire. New tires (dayton timberline ht p255/70r16) were placed on the vehicle on 7/24/99 by myself since I was leaving town on that date for vacation. I was not comfortable driving on tires that had experienced 1 failure and were subject to a second failure. The Chevrolet dealer refused to replace the tires, instead referring me to a general tire dealer. The closest general tire dealer was 25 miles away and was closed. I remain in possession of the defective general tires. I requested from the Chevrolet dealer but did not receive a refund for the purchase of the new tires. ( dot number: a3cudb2 tire size: p255/70r16 ).

Cracking near the rim all the way around with signs of separation at the sidewall/tread area. (tiresize: lt225/75r1).

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While the consumer looked over the tires he noticed that the two front tires had bubbles on the side walls.

All four tires have cracks in a circle around the sidewall above firestone steeltex. (dot number: vn11bac069 tiresize: lt24575r16).

A ridge has appeared half-way down on all four tires sidewalls and 1/8" deep diagonal ripping of the rubber is appearing all around these ridges. I contacted the dealer and t hey told me to take the vehicle to a firestone dealer. The firestone dealer (frank s. Galli) located in wappingersfalls, n. Y inspected the tires and agreed that they should be replaced as soon as possible. He checked the vehicles mileage and told me that since the truck has 23,300 miles on the odometer and falls within the bumper-to-bumper dealer warranty , I should take the truck back to the dealer for replacement tires. I called the dealer and informed him what the firestone dealer told me. They said "bring the vehicle to barton birks so that they can inspect the tires and if they agreed on replacing them, it would take two to three weeks to order the tires". My question is, must I accept firestone replacements, or can I request a brand of my choice?.

While driving consumer heard a noise from the rear. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer noticed that the passenger front tire sidewall was separating. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic maintained that it was a common problem due to wear and tear.