Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2004 GMC Savana.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Spare Tire problems | |
| Tire problems |
The contact owns a 2004 GMC savanna equipped with definity dakota a/t tires, size 235/75r16. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph, when the vehicle made a thumping noise. The contact pulled over and noticed all of the tread on the right rear tire was missing. A spare tire was installed on the vehicle. The following day, the contact stated that the front passenger side tire had a 9/10 inch blister on it. The contact installed four new tires. The failure mileage was 62,000 and current mileage was 63,400.
The contact owns a 2004 GMC savanna 1500 with falken zinen stz01 tires, line size p265/50/r20. While driving at 50 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. One of the tires experienced belt separation and the rear belt fractured. The tire was replaced however; within 200 miles all three remaining tires experienced the exact same failure. The remaining three tires were replaced. The contact stated that the front replacement tires began to exhibit belt separation. The tires were not yet replaced. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage 42,000.