Tire Tread/belt Problems of Chevrolet Suburban - part 1

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban equipped with hercules all trac a/t tires, size: 265/70r16 (na). While driving approximately 70 mph, the rear driver side tire blew out. The tire was replaced with a spare tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire technician who replaced the tire. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate tire failure mileage was 5,000 and the approximate vehicle failure mileage was 205,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. The vehicle has two cooper tempra trail cutters, size lt26570r17 tires (na). While driving 70 mph, the contact felt a strong vibration coming from the tires. The rear passenger side tire tread separated, causing the tire to explode. The failure damaged the rear fender, bumper, and tailpipe. Triple a arrived and replaced the tire. The vehicle is currently at the body shop and all four tires will be replaced because the rear driver side tire also shows tread separation and blisters. The dot number and dealer information were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 85,000. Updated 12/12/2007 updated 12/12/07.

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The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The vehicle has cooper discoverer atr, size lt245/75r16 tires. While driving between 2 mph and greater, the vehicle would shake and pull to the right. The failure occurred more frequently at higher speeds. The steel belt on the front driver side tire protruded through the tread. The VIN and dot number were unknown. The tire failure mileage was 30,000. The vehicle current and failure mileages were 205,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. The vehicle has firestone wilderness, size p26570r16 tires. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a clicking sound coming from the front tires. He inspected the tires and noticed that the tread was separating. The tire shop stated that the tires were defective. As of July 25, 2007, the tires have not been replaced. The dot number was unknown. The current mileage was 31,163 and failure mileage was 30,000.

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The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and lost control of the vehicle. He crashed the vehicle into a wall. The driver side rear b. F. Goodrich tire tread separated and caused the failure. The road conditions were dry. The front end of the vehicle was damaged. The vehicle was towed. The contact still has the tire and the tread. The dot number was unknown. The tire failure mileage was 45,000 and the vehicle current and failure mileages were 132,000.

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My husband and I bought a 2002 Suburban from carmax less than 1 yr ago. We paid an extra $2500 for a bumper to bumper warranty on their "certified used car" program. I noticed that there are tiny rust spots on the hood. Carmax said I need to approach chevy and there is nothing they can do. But that's not the worst of here I am 8 months owning the car and less than 8,000 miles put on it and I had to take the car in to a tire shop because one of the tires had a slow leak. When they inspected the tires they said take it back to carmax immediately - your tires are separating from the treads and it's very dangerous to drive as is. We took it back to carmax who then said it wasn't their problem, we had to take it to a firestone dealer. We went to the firestone dealer, who then said carmax should never have sold us a "certified used car" with the tires in this bad of shape - that they had "covered up the dry rot on the tires" and that it is unsafe. The whole reason why I bought this huge car (and it was expensive!) was so my three children would be safe. I want to take carmax to court, but don't know anything about my rights as a consumer. I tried calling channel 3 on my side out of sheer frustration (I had to take several hours off from work to get this runaround done to me) and channel 3 on your side referred me to your website. I am hoping you can help me!.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. While the vehicle was being serviced, the mechanic discovered that the two front tires were worn on the inside. The contact purchased five sets of tires. The current mileage was 55,223 and failure mileage was 13,000. Updated 04/03/08.

We have a 2003 3/4 ton Suburban with approximately 42,000 miles. We purchased this vehicle brand new in January 2003. On the way home from charleston, SC on interstate 26 near the I-95 intersection the right rear tire came apart at highway speed. The tread separated from both sidewalls, and stayed intact. Air pressure was check on Friday. The tread was inspected and no cut, tears or punctures were present. There were only 2 passengers with light luggage in the vehicle. The tire is manufactured by brigdestone. The information on the tire is the following: lt245 75r16 120/1165 m+s r265g2 e4 0012336 load range e 34449ex26564 made in mexico.

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Incidents regarding bridgestone p265/70r17 dueller h/t tires 113s m&s. Tires have premature wear and tear where my vehicle only has 11,000 miles. Had an alignment done and the mechanic states alignment fine after having to spend $80 but feels this particular vehicle has issues with the bridgestone tires and should be recalled or covered by warranty.

The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 01t001000, concerning the tires:tread/belt. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall. This caused the tire to blowout on the front passenger's side. When he contacted the dealership, they claimed the tire was not included due to the serial number. The tire has been replaced at consumer's expense.

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2000 Suburban tire tread separated. The tire remained inflated although the tread separated. The was extensive damage to the vehicle.

1) I was driving home, on a 2 lane highway at approximately 45 miles per hour in steady traffic on a flat straight road. 2) my michelin xw4 p235/75r15 tire had complete tread seperation, causing me to swerve all over the road. The tread ripped off, and in the process "slung" around in a circle leaving scratches and tire rubber in a semi-circle on the side of my vehicle and put a large dent in the rear quarter panel. 3) the tire is still on the spare rim and is still inflated (holding air fine) I put new tires all around. (not michelins).

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Exiting onto on ramp right rear tire tread separated from tire causing damage to vehicle. Tire was still inflated however tread had completely separated from tire.

While driving at 60 mph, the tread separated from the lf tire. Vehicle sustained damage to wheel well, rocker panel, front fender and side view mirror. The tread separation appears to be between the two steel belts. The tire pressure was checked and was within the manufacturer specification. Just prior to the tread separation, the driver experienced a vibration in the steering wheel. () fsb (8/11/05 follow up call): on 6/4/05, the owner experienced a 2nd tread separation without warning involving the lr tire at 65 mph. As in first incident, the owner was able to maintain control of the vehicle. Owner has replaced all tires and has failed tires in possession. Owner was advised by technician that remaining tires would have also failed.

The consumer stated the right rear tire came apart on the interstate. The consumer has written to bridgestone. They would need the tire to be sent to them to determine the cause of the tire separation. Consumer refused to send the tire to the manufacturer. There was damage to the vehicle.

While driving 65 mph rear passenger side tire tread separated. As a result, the vehicle swerved. The consumer was able to maintain control.

While driving at 65 mph rear left tire tread separated and blew up. Consumer had to pull over . Firestone, wilderness size# unknown. Dot: unknown. Dealer was notified.

Driving a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban with 35,000 miles and original equipment firestone steeltex 16 inch tires during the day on dry road, I had an unexpected tread separation and explosive blow out at 70 mph. Tire pressures were checked before the trip and no defects in any of the tires was noted. There was some damage to the car in the wheel well area that will require a fair amount of body work to repair. This just happened yesterday 08aug04, and I have not had a chance to contact a chevy or a firestone dealer.

While driving 70 mph rear tire tread separated. As a result, vehicle almost rolled over, however, consumer maintained control. There was severe body damage to the rear wheel well.

While towing my 29' trailer through wyoming on interstate 80 at approximately 55 mph my right rear tire blew. The tread separated and there was a large hole through the steal. The inside of my wheel was damaged and my quarter panel was covered with rubber where the tread separated and rubbed around the side of my Suburban till I came to a stop on the side of the highway. I purchased a new tire. The tire that blew was 1 year old and had less then 10,000 miles on it, additionally the tire pressure was checked two days prior.

The tread separated on the rear passenger tire of our 2001 Suburban. The tire is a firestone wilderness le with 48,000 miles on it the serial number is v672wl23600. It was a 65 degree day and there was no load on the vehicle. The inside 1/3 of the tire looked like someone took a knife and sliced down under the cords.

While driving 60 mph passenger side rear tire tread separated.

While driving at various speeds the left front tire blew and caused tread separation. The consumer managed to pull over. The vehicle was taken to dealership mechanic but the problem has not been resolved. Please provide the dot number ( size#lt245/75r16).

Family of four on vacation in south dakota in 2002 Suburban with firestone tires--less than 30,000 miles, back driver rear passenger tire completely blew apart all over highway damaging wheel well, rear door, etc. Firestone store replaced the tire--we paid 1/3 of cost, said it was a delamination issue. Filed claim with firestone for vehicle damage--they refuse to reimburse for $2,500 vehicle damage.

Tread completely separated at 65 mph damaging rear quarter panel.

Firestone load range e tire had tread separation while towing airstream trailer. The tow vehicle was a 2001 Suburban.

Tread separation.

Consumer states while driving at 67 mph and with no warning right front tire tread started to separate, causing tire to blow out. Consumer had to pull over. Firestone, size# lt 245/75r16, dot# unknown. Dealer has been notified.

Purchased new 2002 Suburban with firestone wilderness le tires. Tires were rotated and properly maintained however with less than 15,000 miles on them all 4 have large hunks of thread missing. Dealer blew it off by saying that it is caused by the 1 mile a day of gravel road that I travel. Tires on other vehicle that I've had including another Suburban, traveling the same road never had this issue.

Purchased a surbuban 2002 in Jun 2002. The truck came with firestone wilderness le. I had the tires rotated every six thousand miles and now I am told my dealer that they are pitted and that this is the sixth occurence that they have seen of these tires being defective. I notified firestone but they refused to assist me.

My firestone tires came apart on my trip to nev. I was in a curve at 70mph with the cruise control on when the tred came off on the left rear tire throwing us into a skid. The tred riped out the splash gaurd and the fender moulding then hiting the rear quarter and leaving a14 by 8 inch dent. Then about an hour or so later the left front gets a ply seperation. I dont care about the junk tires but if my wife was driving I'm sure someone would of gotten hurt. I drove truck for about 16 years so my skill level is a little better than average.

Tire failure - tread separation b f goodrich radial long trail t/a size p245/75r16 (dot ap70hk11109) while traveling @ 65 mph on I-77 north in west virginia between mile markers 18 and 20. Estimated damage to vehilce $965. 00.

On July 2nd 2003, we experienced a blowout on our 2001 Suburban. The firestone steel-tex tires (245/75r16)only had 13571 miles on them and we had maintained the truck and tires according to the gm service schedule at the local dealership. We were hauling a trailer in the mountains; temperature was only 75 degrees. We experienced a weird bumpy feeling and then a loud explosion. The tire tread was separting totally from the sidewalls. We had nowhere to pull off the highway to change the tire; it was a very dangerous potentially, deadly situation. Gm is unwilling to help cover the costs for replacement tires, so far. They only were willing to replace the blown tire with the exact same firestone. We did not even request that the tires be replaced at no cost to us; we just want some help towards the purchase of another make of tires. Given the number of similar complaints on your website; I can't imagine that there's no inherent flaw in these tires.

My complaint stems from an incident with the firestone steeltex at tire which lost it's tread and nearly killed my family. Refer to my complaint which I classified under firestone, lt245/75r16 (June 28th, 2003). From what I have learned so far. . . Firestone is being totaly unethical regarding their response to all these failures. I also feel that this organization, NHTSA is not representing the tax payers in that it is obvious from all these reports filed that something is seriously wrong with these tires. Why don't you put all firestone, steeltex, tire complaints under one catagory? you are watering down the severity of this by having 10-15-20 or more different classifications where people such as myself lodge complaints. Please do something about these tires. . . . More people will lose their lives unless something is done. Ak.

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