Tire Tread/belt problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The vehicle has continental contitrac tr owl, sizes p245/65r17 tires. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to swerve. The contact pulled over and replaced the passenger side rear tire with a spare. He also noticed tread separation. The current and failure mileages were 47,000. Updated 12-13-07.

On Sunday, August 5th my 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer experienced a complete tire failure. This was the second failure on a tire on my vehicle within a one week period. The first failure was much less catastophic than the second, however, the symptoms appear to be related. As I changed lanes on a busy highway I heard a thumping sound followed by rubber flying into the air. The vehicle to my right slowed to allow me to proceed to the shoulder area. The vehicle handled very well, but the tire was completely separated from the sidewalls.

While traveling on the highway, the tread on my tire completely blew off taking with it part of my bumper and the interior plastic around the tire. Only the steel belts were left.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer ext 370. The contact felt the vehicle jerk slightly while driving 70 mph. The contact noticed a piece of the tire coming off of the passenger side continental contitrac tr bsw tire. The vehicle has not been taken to a mechanic. The purchase date, dot number, and mileage information were unknown.

: the contact stated while driving 72 mph the treads on the driver rear tire separated without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road. Damaged was caused to the rear bumper and quarter panel on the driver side. The dealer has been alerted.