general problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 equipped with firestone wilderness letires, tires size: 265/70r16. The contact stated that while driving approximately at 55 mph, the vehicle began to violently shake and vibrate before a loud booming sound was heard. After stopping the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear passenger side tire had experienced a blowout. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 150,000 and the tire failure mileage was 10,000. The VIN was not available.

Had new wildcountry tire, purchased from les schwab separate from the wheel dut to a defect. Tire had only been on the wheel approximately 6 hours before the incicent. Lt 26570r16.

My vehicle, a 2001 chevy Suburban is equipped with firestone wilderness le p265 7or/16, and was part of the recall as seen on the firestone settlement website, which also included a list of affected tires to NHTSA pe00-020. As stated on the legal notice, "although firestone's recall and replacement programs were completed prior to the settlement, if a member of the class has not replaced, recalled or replacement tires that are still in use on his or her vehicle, firestone will replace those tires without charge if the vehicle is brought to a firestone tire service center. " went to a firestone tire service center and the store manager (alfonso) said that he "could not replace" the tires because he was unaware of the recall notice, to that particular tire. Spoke to a different manager (doug) and its supervisor (sandy) and both of whom are unaware of the recall situation. Recommended to call 866-345-0360. She also took my information down in order to relay it to someone else in the company for call back. I called the number she gave me and received recordings that detail what the settlement web site describe. I would like firestone to abide by the proposed settlement as soon as possible.

Two of the original tires failed at under 10,000 miles. I was afraid to drive on the other two and was forced to buy 4 new tires at a cost of $462. 00. I believe Chevrolet installs inferior tires on this heavy vehicle. I havae never had tires fail at under 10,000 miles. I would expect compensation of $462. 00 . If you want further info you may contact me at 602-678-1825. Thank you. (dot number: ? tiresize: 24575r16).

With no prior warning, the consumer experienced a blowout on the left front tire. Which was witnessed by occupants of a second company vehicle, in which they saw the explosive failure and seperation of the firestone tire. (firstone steeltex radial lt245-75r16).

There are small hunks of tread missing on the two front tires in different places.

Consumer purchased vehicle advising dealer he did not want firestone tires on the vehicle. Dealer informed consumer that the tires were specifically for the vehicle. The vehicle wanders on the highway, and there is hydroplanning on wet surfaces and it handles poorly, the dealer released some of the air out of the tires, consumer is having trouble in determining what pressure tires should be inflated to. (firestone steeltex r45 lt245/75r 16e).