Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire valve (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Valve problems |
During a trip with 6 month old tires, two out of 6 tires failed. One was a deemed a road hazard by the manufacturer. Given these tires were purchased and installed on a tow vehicle with ratings for the vehicle and failed on a 75 degree day with a light mist. Read details...
Valve stem (inflation valve) ruptured and caused tire to deflate. This was the second valve stem to rupture on this truck. The valve stem is available for inspection. The valve stem from the first incident is not available. Read details...