Tire Related Problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Chevrolet Suburban

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
1
Tire Bubble problems
1
Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems
1

Tire problem #1

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 with bridgestone dueler h/l alenza tires, size 275/55r20, dot number: x2aeh56407. The contact was driving 45 mph when the front driver side tire slowly deflated, causing the thread to separate from the tire. The vehicle then rolled off the road and flipped over twice, causing extensive damages to the vehicle. The contact was knocked unconscious and was transported to the hospital. The police was called who advised that the front driver side tire was the cause of the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed by the police to an impound lot. The insurance company was notified of the crash. The manufacturer was notified who asked the contact to return the tires but the contact refused. The failure mileage of the tire and the vehicle was 48,000.

Tire Bubble problem #2

Driving rural road @55 mph. Left rear tire tread separated. No contact with road debris or potholes previous. Tpms indicated 73 psi in unloaded vehicle. Loss of control was probable had this occurred on a curve or with traffic or rain. 3 of 4 tires have failed due bubbles. This is a defect in manufacture nobodies luck is that bad.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System problem #3

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the check engine and tire pressure monitoring system indicators illuminated. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called mark Chevrolet (33200 michigan Ave, wayne, mi 48184, (734) 629-4964) and was informed that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.


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