Four problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 2000 Saturn LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated while driving 70 mph something was noticed through the rear view mirror coming off the vehicle. It was pulled over and upon inspection the right rear tire had separated. The spare tire was put on the vehicle then it was taken to a repair shop for inspection. The mechanic noticed the left rear tire was also separating and the left rear tire was replaced. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 05/04/06.
All the original firestone tires were replaced due to thread separation.
Tread separation, total sidewall distruction. ( dot number: w2ur tire size: 205/65r 15 ).
Pe00020, original equipment on the 2000, Saturn, Ls1 , tire size p195/65r15 and dot # w2c6. Rear driver tires tread completely came off, which almost caused a crash. Firestone was not willing to assist consumer. The rim and the hub cap were damaged during the tire accident.
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Valve problems |