Tire Tread/belt Problems of GMC Suburban - part 1

Tire: 265/70r16. New tire, bought less than 20 days earlier. Hit minor pothole on la hwy 1019, northbound on July 8, 2021. Immediately noticed a vibration originating from rt front area of Suburban. Speed limit on highway was 45 mph; I was driving at the required limit. Took vehicle to my tire man July 9, 2021. He explained that damage to tire was slipped belt, not the result of a thrown wheel weight. I had to replace a new tire with less than 100 miles on the tire. $190.

Traveling up from va, the right rear firestone tire which is a lt245/75r16 mounted on a 1996 2500 Suburban load range e tire rated at max 80 psi, was inflated to 65 psi. I felt a bobbling then the tread came off the casing, damaging the side of my Suburban, ripping off the mud flap and damage the paint as it flopped around and just ripped itself off. Fortunately the tire did not go flat but lost the entire tread portion. This set of four was purchase and was exact replacement from oem tire when new. There is about 80% tread on tires. Firestone is telling me to run 45 psi in the front end 80 psi in the rear. I don't believe this is accurate.

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Previous separation of the tread on passenger rear tire, replaced with spare on July 18, 2006. Checked all other tires showed good condition. July 24, 2006 while driving freeway separation of driver side tire tread caused major car accident. Summit premium plus tires.

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Rear passenger side tire had a tread separation on September 24, 2005. There was no road construction. Also, there was no accident. The consumer has not had the tire inspected as of yet. The tire was an original part. The tire size is lt245/75r16, and dot # 28671ur bm05327-1. The tire was made in canada.

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I had a firestone tire on the front passenger side of my Suburban. I was on the freeway when without warning the tire separated from the steel belt and caused major damage to my Suburban. My Suburban is currently being repaired by my insurance company but the rental coverage has already been exceeded. I am legally disabled and I cannot afford to pay for the additional rental cost.

While driving at 70 mph, the rear driver's side tire tread separated and blew up. As result, it damaged the vehicle. Firestone, model steeltex.

While the vehicle was parked consumer observed all four tires showed cracks around the rim and the steel belt was also noticeable. After market equipment, installed at 20,000 miles. Dot # m670jc0r0902, m6700jc0r38301 & two were m670jc0r10027. Dealer was notified and replaced the tires at a pro rate.

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While traveling on i25 about 75 mph , had tire separation on goodyear wrangler at/s tires. Caused approximately $2900. 00 damage to vehicle.

While driving about 72 mph on the highway and without warning right rear tire tread separated from tire, causing a collision firestone, steel tex at, lt245/75r16. Driver was transported by ambulance to the hospital for injuries he sustained from the accident. However, there were no fatalities.

With less than 24,000 miles on 2002 Chevrolet Suburban, there is extremely abnormal wear on treads of front tires in particular. Large, deep and uneven indentations on the tread, especially front inside of tires.

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GMC informed us that our Suburban's firestone tires have had a tread separation. Firestone confirmed this and is offering to adjust for new tires but not refund. I do not wish to have bridgestone / firestone tires. Do they not need to refund or replace the tires? the tires we purchased in 2001 and are bridgestone dueler at lt245/75 r 16 108/104s 693.

While driving on interstate, left rear tire tread separated, causing vehicle to veer back and forth into both lanes before regaining control of vehicle. This incident cause body damage to left rear quarter panel of vehicle. Tread was completely off tire with metal bands revealed. Nlm.

Three out of four tires experienced tread separation while driving, and caused damage to the left rear quarter panel, consumer submitted the tires to firestone, however the request for assistance was denied, firestone stated the tires were being operated with insufficient air pressure.

While driving, left rear tire had tread separation which caused tire to explode. Size lt2457516. Orginial tire. Dot vn11 b3a 219.

While driving 60 mph, tread separated from left rear tire. Firestone contacted. Firestone steeltex lt 245 75r16. Dot vn11b1a377. Original equipment for a 1997, GMC, Suburban.

Tread completely separated from rest of tire causing damage to right rear of vehicle. Tire has been sent to firestone for "inspection" & they determined there were no defects. I would like to have another opinion as to what the cause of the tire failure was. I would also like to know more details on pe 00040 on these specific tires. I notice that the pe was closed April 2002 but I have not found any details on the investigation of these tires.

Tread separated on front and back tires, had a bulge where tires separated. Tire size 245/75r16, dot# stltxr4211, original equipment on 1999, GMC, subarban.

Tire tread separated while at 65 mph. Steering erratic with major vehicle vibration. These oem firestone tires were not balanced when the vehicle was received from the factory. The dealer's shop tried to balance all four tires and sent the vehicle out for balancing at a local tire dealer with marinal sucess. Very carefully placed, large wheel balance weights were required to meet minimum acceptance. More than 8/32ths tread remained on the tire with an even tread wear pattern. (dot number: v611 b1a tiresize: lt24575r16).

Tread separated from the tire and damaged the vehicale. I have photographs of the tire and the tread. I also have one of the orginal tires left on the spare rim. Gm will not repair the damage because they said they need the old tire. I was 3000 miles from home and had to purchase new tires to get home I had to keep a good tire for the spare not the blown tire.

Firestone tires lt245/75-r16-load range e------- tread separation occurred at approx. 50 miles per hour on a flyover from one freeway to another. The incident occured on a Sunday and the next day we went to a firestone factory store to have them check the tire and what if any remendy we could work out. The store manager said there was nothing they could do for us, but if we wanted to submit a claim for the damages to our vehicle that he would call and have me talk to there people. The result of the conversation was that they would send us so forms to fill out and return with the tire to tennessee at our expense. Also, during this time the manager was on the phone and also waiting for a phone call. Also, during this time he checked the air pressure on the other three tires three times and also rubbed his hand over the tread part of the tires. He finally said that the right front tire was failing and that we would not make it home on the tire and did not want us to leave without changing the right front tire in addition to replacing the right rear tire. We had them replace all four tires with michelin tires. Didn't mention it earlier ,but I did feel a vibration prior to thread separation. Please contact us as we feel uncomfortable with the attitude of firestone regarding our mishap. Phone no. (510)793-1939 thank you. (dot number: vn11bia097 tiresize: lt245/75).

Rear passenger side tire tread had separated from tire. Tire began to lump inside and peeled off. Vehicle was moving about 65 mph. Tire was a firestone steeltex p45/75 r16 made in mexico. Tire was original tire purchased with vehicle. GMC, Suburban, 1999.

Tread separated from the tire and damaged the rear quarter panel, left side rear door, left side running board and other minor miscellaneous damage. The tire did not blow out and we were able to coast to an exit. (dot number: v611b1a tiresize: l245/75r16).

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and heard a poppying noise. She lost control of vehicle, and she veered from lane to lane. A front left finder hit meridan strip, and she sprung around the rear end. Front left tire blow out (big hole). Tire was firestone, wilderness #at, p265/70r16, dot v672wl12500.

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While vehicle was being inspected for an alignment, it was discovered that the left front firestone (2457516 steel tex rdl r4s 11 bw e)had separated, which was replaced, however on the second occasion while at firestone, the other three tires were found to have separated as well, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the tires purchased.

Left rear tire on this 1999 Chevrolet Suburban has completely lost tread, tire is still inflated. It is a steel tex/at lt245/75r16. Firestone has been contacted.

While driving about 40 mph and towing a trailer, passenger's side rear tire blewout. Driver was able to maintain control of vehicle. Original tire equipment on a 1999, Suburban. Tire size p24575r216. Tire mileage at 39,000. Firestone was contacted about t problem. Owner was told that he could replace the tire, and file a claim for reimbursement.

Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: vehicle was vibrating before left rear tire experienced a tread separation while traveling at 55-60 mph with only the driver in a 1997, GMC, Suburban 2500; original equipment, lt 245/75r16ms; dot# vn1181a127. Vehicle received rear end body damages and firestone was notified. Tire was availabe for analysis. Tire stayed inflated, however 99% of the tread was gone.

Pe00020; original equipment on a GMC, Suburban 1998, vn1183a447, sp842ka14l, vn1183a447, vn1183a447 size- l226575r16. Consumer noticed a crack going all the way around the whole tire. While on vacation took vehicle to a dealer, and dealer told consumer not to drive vehicle. Firestone wilderness at l226/75/r16.

Pe-00-020; original equipment on a 1998, GMC Suburban, tire size lt24575r16. Tires have 40 thousand miles on them. When driving on a two way highway at 60 mph right rear tire outer rubber separated from tire, tire stayed inflated, rubber wrapped around heater hose, causing fluid to leak, resulting in vehicle overheating. Consumer has replaced all four tires with another brand.

Tire separated at 65 to 70 mph on I-75 in southern georgia. Tire remained inflated but threw off belt. Damage to vehicle was $1400. Specific damage: bent and tore lose rear heater and a/c lines which run parallel to rear wheel well. Destroyed rear heater /ac unit. Bent up wheel well sheetmetal. Bent and dinged & scratched exterior adjacent sheetmetal . ( dot number: none shown tire size: lt245/75r1 ).

Tread blew completely off the tire, leaving only the steel treads showing. (dot number: un11b1a469 tiresize: 245/75r16e).

Tread separated from rest of tire without warning. Tread damaged vehicle by slapping body, wheelwell, and heater hoses. Fortunately there were no injuries, but vehicle swerved uncontrollably off of the pavement, frightening my wife and I. I shipped the defective tire to firestone bfts in nashville and they paid me for the tire and repairs to the vehicle. I also had tread separation occur on my truck also equipped with firestone steeltex radials, and I hereby request that ntsb require firestone to recall all firestone steeltex radial tires. (dot number: w211b11a06 tiresize: lt24575r16).

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and heard a banging noise, right rear tire tread separated. Tire exploded, and rubber was flying all over road. Firestone bridgestone #at. There was no injuries, and consumer will call firestone.

While traveling 75mph tread came off left front tire. Had no warning or vibration of vehicle. Weather was 95%. Rim dug into concrete. Did not lose control of vehicle. Finally,pulled over & stopped. Checked & changed tire with the spare. Tire had disintergrated. Tire size is 245/75r16.

The goodyear tracker tires (p245/75r16) experienced severe vibration, 3 of the tires were replaced because of the vibration and signs of tread separation, another tire experienced tread separation while the consumer was driving and caused the vehicle to sustain damage, the consumer is requesting reimbursement.