Tire Tread/belt Problems of GMC Sierra - part 1

The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. On June 22, 2007, the front driver side tire blew out. The tire was the original firestone wilderness at I equipment that was on the vehicle when it was purchased. The contact stated that one side of the tire was shredded. The current mileage was 60,000 and failure mileage was 59,989. Updadated 08/02/07.

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The contact owns a 2001 GMC Sierra. While driving 60 mph, the rear passenger side tire blew out. The tread separated from the sidewall. The tires are the vehicle's original tires. The purchase date and tire information were unknown. The current mileage is 32,960 and failure mileage was 32,910.

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Many problems: 4 wheel drive sensor, front end suspension, parking brake, service brakes, anti-lock brakes, speed sensors, radio, center console, engine noise rapping when starting, tailgate cables, anti-theft sensor, and now the battery voltage gauge needle excess dropping when stopping, engine idling to low when stopping. Dealer says problem is normal. Let's test drive a new truck and show me it is normal. This truck is a lemon in my eyes!.

Dt:the contact stated while driving heard a noise and the vehicle fish tailed in the rear. He immediately pulled over and inspected the vehicle. The tread along the sidewall of the tire on the rear driver's side separated. A black powder substance was on the inside of the damaged tire. There were no obvious road hazards. The vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. Bridgestone dueler at, p265/70r17 .

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I have a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 extended cab truck with firestone wilderness at tires which came with the vehicle. About 12:15 am I was driving eastbound on I-70 just west of junction city when I heard a loud sound from the rear of my truck, and was barely able to maintain control. At this point it was about 85ã‚â°f, but for a good part of the day I had been driving in 100+ã‚â°f heat (since about 5 pm, with a break in driving from about 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm). I pulled over, and found that the treads from my left rear tire had completely separated from the sidewall. I put the spare tire on and drove the rest of the way home (about 150 miles). Right now my tire is in 3 pieces: 2 sidewalls still on the rim, and the tread is a separate piece, still in a complete circle. Fortunately I think the damage is limited to the tire (which means I'm going to have to replace all 4 tires), and possibly the rim of the one tire. Right now I have all the parts, and will try and keep them when I have the tires replaced.

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Left rear tire tread seperated from side wall of tire. Happened on I-25 interstate north of colorado springs, CO. Tread on tires are at 10/32nds. Tire is a firestone steel tex a/t size 245/75r16.

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A new tire had a tread separation. GMC truck that is only 4 months old. The tire failed, and there was a separation of tread. The failure occurred on the outside tread.

Dt: the contact states while driving under normal conditions at various speeds he experienced an ongoing issue with tire failure. He does not believe this is related to any road hazards. He has experienced complete tread separation on all four tires. He has been consulting with the dealer and the manufacture regarding this ongoing problem. He has replaced the tires with a different brand of tires at his own expense. The dealer replaced one of the tires. However at this time the manufacturer is unwilling to offer any further assistance. The tires are general ameri trac p245/70r17.

A firestone wilderness a/t tire size p265/75r16 suffered a catastrophic failure where the tread completely delaminated at highway speed, causing $1,000 body damage to my vehicle.

When examining the tires while the vehicle was parked driver noticed that the left and right side tires had tread separation from the inner and outer side of the tires. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the vehicle was operating as designed. General tires americian trac p25570r16.

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While driving 45 mph front passenger side tire tread blew out. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the tire changed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Size p18575r/14 dot v94j7591179.

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Firestone wilderness at 265 75 r16 treadbelt came completely off while driving. Ties only have 31xxx on them. Tire have been rotated every 5000 miles and infalted to manufactures specs. I will take pictures tonight of the damage and tire.

While driving at 60 mph left rear tire tread separated. This resulted in the fender and bumper bending. Firestone said that consumer hit a pot hole that caused damage to the tire. However, consumer denied hitting a pot hole while driving.

A firestone steeltex at (245-75 r16 lr e) mounted on the lr of my 2002 GMC Sierra 2500hd failed while driving on hiway 58 in the vicinity of tehachepi CA at approx 1630 hrs. The tread separated from the sidewall/body of the tire exposing steelbelts. The tread was not recoverable. The failed tire did not explode or disintegrate and remained inflated. The tire had accumulated 32650 miles since new (oem tire) without incident. All four tires were inflated to 75psi at 0630 am that morning in vacaville CA, and checked in bakerfield during a fuel stop. All tires were within 1 lb of another and registered 84 psi (warm inflation pressure). Contact with firestone indicated that the tire should be inspected by firestone engineers to determine the cause of the failure. The tire was shipped in accordance with their instructions. Firestone engineers concluded that the tire was "operated for a period of time at a pressure insufficient for the load being carried". The load on the tire was estimated not to exceed 2500 lbs. The failed tire retained nearly 70 psi when checked immediately after the failure despite a small leak from the separation. The tire was not damaged by road hazards or otherwise subjected to neglect. All tires were routinely rotated at 7500 miles intervals and most recently rotated at 30000 miles. Firestone has been asked to provide scientific evidence to support their assertion that the tire was not defective but has failed to do so. I have retained all four tires and will provide them for independent inspection. I have made one final request for information regarding the method of inspection and the documentation of those results. I have heard nothing fromfirestone as of 26 Feb 04. The dealership on record as selling the vehicle/tires insisted without hesitation the tire failed due to a manufacturing defect.

While driving steering wheel pulled in either direction. Consumer managed to pull over, and saw that both front tire treads separated. Firestone tires size p265/75r16.

Please add tire model and dot code, p235/75r16, original equipment on a 2000 GMC Sierra with 25000 miles. Front passenger tire experienced tread separation at 75 mph. The consumer and his lawyer sent two petitions requesting that NHTSA reopen its previous investigation into firestone steel tex light truck radial tires due to an alleged defect in their design and perfomance taking into consideration those tires installed on ambulance and emergency response vehicles. The consumer replaced all five tires including the spare tire that only had 300 miles on it.

Under tire inspection noticed that the tire tread was separating on all tires. , (dot number: w273wma369 tiresize: p265/75r16).

Steel belts separated across tire width. No known road hazards struck. (dot number: w273wmb139 tiresize: p265-75r16).

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Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and heard a noise. Was able to pull over to shoulder, and noticed that rear passenger's side tire tread came off, and damaged vehicle. Firestone, steel tex, lt245 75r16 . There were no injuries.

While driving 65mph and felt a bump. Felt like a tire had blown and went flat. Pulled to side of road, and checked tires. Noticed left rear tire had lost all of its tread. Firestone steel tex at p245/75r16 with 36,000 miles.

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There are two differant dot # on four tires . I am almost certain that the dealer will replace the tires for me. But firestone dealer was contacted and refused to even look at the tires. GMC dealer says there are belts that are separated in the tires. Dot on two tires are vn73 the other two are w273. (dot number: vn73-w273 tiresize: 265/75r/16).

Original equipment with firestone, wilderess at, p26575r16. While driving 5 mph braking system did not stop vehicle, may have been due to tires. Tread design did not give off traction which may have caused extended stopping distance and crash. Please provide further information.

Consumer has 99 GMC Sierra. Original tires with approximately 27,000 miles. Driver's front tire tread separated. Tire size p265/75r16 & dot unknown. The tire was making a thumping sound.

Consumer has a 1999, GMC seirra. Chunks of tread was missing from both front tires. Original tires, size p265/75r16, dot#w273wmb528. Firestone wilderness at p265/75/r15.

Pe00 020; consumer was inspecting tires and noticed that left rear tire had tread separation. He took it to firestone, and the attendant told him that the tire wasn't on recall. Firestone wilderness#at p265/75r16 and dot # 73wma479 made in canada. There were no injuries. The customer has requested the firestone company to include p265/75r16 wilderness at to the recall list.

Veh#1 had a blow out & rain in to the ditch. 1 vehicle accident. Insured vehicle total loss. Front tire (firestone steeltex a/t #lt245/75r16) blew out causing accident. (claim# 18-0410-558).

While driving the tread of the rear passenger side tire separated, inspection of the second rear tire revealed separation of the tread and air leakage (the tire make/model was not given). Nlm.

Pe00020; original equipment 1999, GMC Sierra, tire size p265/75r16, passenger front tire sidewall blewout from inner sidewall which caused major damage.

Tire blew causing damage to rim. Firestone wilderness at. Tire listed in wall street journal on 8/7. (claim# 13-7027-790).

General ameri 550 as tire (p225 75 r16) experienced tread separation.

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Two of the five p25570r16 ameri 660 as general tires have failed, the first one went flat while the truck was parked, the tire could not be repaired, the dealer replaced the tire at no cost to the owner. On 10/11/00, while traveling about 75 mph, the second tire blew out, driver was able to control the truck and did not crash. Three of the four remaining tires have cracks in the areas between the raised tread. Owner replaced all four tires and is seeking reimbursement.

At 26k miles the tires handled poorly in wet and snowy weather, the treads are low for the vehicles mileage (goodyear wrangler st p235/75r16 - dot t3024545). Nlm.

Vehicle was purchased with model tires lt245/75r16m general tire american 55oas. The rubber is flying off the tread of the tires. Also, the tires only have 7,500 miles on them. Consumer has yet to replace the tires. Please provide any further details.

2003 GMC k2500 experienced tire tread separation while driving.

Consumer had 2 tire belts separated, one at 25000 and one at 1500 miles (firestone wilderness at 265-75r16 dotw273wma170). Nlm.