general problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer equipped with hankook tires model:dynapro ht tire size: p245/70r16 dot number:unknown. The contact stated that she had both rear tires, driver side and passenger side, replaced with the hankook tires by an independent mechanic. After the instillation, the contact stated that the vehicle would shake while driving at various speeds without warning . The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who inspected the tires and made adjustments; however, the shaking persisted. While driving at 65 mph, the lost control of the vehicle's steering as the vehicle began to abruptly fishtail. As the vehicle continued to spin out of control, the contact was able to stop the vehicle moments before the vehicle hit a highway barrier. The contact discovered that the rear driver side tire tread had separated from the rim of tire. Due to the failure, the contact had the tire replaced with a spare and was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact called the place where the tires were purchased; they offered no assistance and stated they were no responsible for the failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The tire failure mileage was approximately 1,700. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer lt equipped with continental contitrac tr tires (size:p245/65r17) that were used on the front and rear. The contact stated that the side walls had become separated from the tire. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that an abnormal wobble noise was being emitted from the tires when driving. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage of the tire was 51,000 and the failure mileage on the vehicle at the time of the failure. . . . . . Updated 05/23/12 consumer stated two tires on vehicle failed within 1500 miles of each other (first one failed on drivers side and second on passenger side rear). Consumer contacted continental tires about having tires replaced but because warranty had expired continental tires would not replace them . Consumer called NHTSA and filed a complaint. Updated 6/6/12.