Tire Blowout problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban

Four problems related to tire blowout have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2012

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 equipped with trail America tires, size 205/75/r15, dot number mpulvl09. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle bounced. The contact maneuvered to the shoulder and noticed that the front passenger tire blew out due to tread separation. The tire was not replaced. The tire manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage on the tire was 6,000.

2 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2004

On Friday oct 1st. Heading out of town the drivers rear tire blew out -the truck is a 2002 Suburban with wilderness le tires. The side-wall blew apart. Fortunatelyi was able to keep the truck under control and pull over. Took it to Chevrolet dealer they said they couldn't do anything. Firestone said they would pro-rate the tire- never really looking or recording the defective tire. Gm is now looking into this and is supposed to get back to me. Since then I purchase 4 new tires (goodyear). Firestone has had recall on wilderness in 2001. The tires were 2001. On this truck. We did keep the tire that is defective.

3 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2004

While driving home from work, my rear passenger firestone wilderness le tire blew out on my 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. The entire side that identifies the make of the tire blew out. The blowout area travels in a perfect circle around the manufacturer identified area. The tread is still in great condition. I was not traveling fast on March 16, 2004, if I was this could have caused a very bad accident or even fatality. I travel with this vehicle to florida twice a year at speeds of up to 80 mph. I am very concerned about the spare and remaining three tires. Please let me know if there have been any other reported cases regarding this make of tire. Also, is there contact information to contact firestone tire?.

4 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2003

Consumer states that the drivers side rear tire blew out.


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