Tire Blowout problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban

Six problems related to tire blowout have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2009

I was driving on a 70 mile highway when I felt a vibration and then my back right tire tread blew off (in a complete circle) and I was left driving on my rim. All four of my tires and been replaced due to a recall in 2007. Four new tires of the same brand were installed. The same thing is happening on these tires that the original tires were recalled for. I was able to pull off the road safely.

2 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 11/29/2008

I purchased a set of sigma stampede tires in 2-2007. 3 of the 4 tires purchased had side wal blow outs. I took the tires to where I bought them and the owner said it looked as though there could be a defect. I contacted tbc corp. About the problem and was told that this tire had been recalled but the set I had was the wrong dot #. I then told them 3 out of 4 tires that had no tread damage that blow out the side wall should be looked at I was told to get my receipt and fax it to them and they would make an adjustment on 2 of the tires this was done 2 weeks ago and I have not heard from them . The first tire blew out 11-2008, and I replaced it . The second on 4- 2009and the third on 7-12-2009. They said that I would need all the bad tires for them to look at , but all but 1 cannot be recovered they had me take the remaining tire 34 miles from my home to one of their distributors to look at ,when I went they would not even look at it . This company has done nothing but give me a run-around when all I wanted was to make them aware of a possible problem. They were the pnes that mention an adjustment, and after doing what they asked they will not contact me back.

3 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2002

While driving 75 mph the rear right tire blewout, there was a fist size whole on the side of the tire where the tread and sidewall meet (2001 Chevrolet Suburban, p265/70r16 spec # 155ms, original tires on the vehicle)firestone wilderness le. Nlm.

4 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2001

I took new Suburban in twice for vibrations and pulling. Chevrolet claimed nothing wrong. Tire blew out on 12/26/01. Chev said that it was not there problem. Firstone said they would replace the one tire but that chev had to pay for damage to SUV. Chev said they will not as they can not see inside of a tire. Now the 800 firestone says I have to mail in the tire and they will investagate as to if it was a tire defect. The local firestone already said it was. Attorney said not to mail in the tire. Firestone refuses to fix damage and to buy tires back that are only 5 months old. These people should be put out of business. Local firestone says they will buy tires for 25 dollars each only if I replace them with more firestone tires. I have a 40k SUV I refuse to drive because of firestone. I want the SUV fixed and tires put on from another company. (tiresize: p26570r-16).

5 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2001

I blew out the original tire on my Suburban in sept, and spent $112. 00 for a brand new replacement, and blew that tire out in November,the guy who put on my spare told me that there were problems with these tires splitting, or blowing, so I am having all of them replaced tomorrow. . . I talked to goodyear people here in haskell, and they say there is no warranty on them,, so it is my loss,, I dont think this is right. . And if these are defective I think someone, either the dealership or someone should replace them. . . . And goodyear should stand behind them,,,these tires are not safe<, please ,look into this and adivse thanks much,,jennabeth kimbrough, jkimbr8751@aol. Com.

6 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2001

Tire blew out- no apparent reason, photos available. (tiresize: p26570r16).


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