2000 Buick Lesabre: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed May 27, 2019 · Tires · 63,431 miles · PA

Complete tire separation from steel belts of tire construction while car was being driven on interstate highway. Tire had high amount of tread life remaining beforehand and this happened with absolutely no warning. Very dangerous to occupants and caused physical and aesthetic damage to vehicle. Do not know what the cost of the repair will be at this time.

Filed Jul 28, 2006 · Tires · 18,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated that the tire tread separated from the tire on two occasions. The first incident was with the right rear tire, while traveling in clear dry weather, at 40 MPH. The second incident was with the right front tire while traveling in dry clear weather, at 55 MPH. The service dealer suggested that the cause of the tread separation may be due to dry rot from the vehicle sitting too long. The manufacturer was contacted, but has not responded. The tires were replaced at the owners expense. Updated 8/16/20 -

Filed Jul 26, 2004 · Tires, Visibility · 35,000 miles · FL

While driving at 70 MPH consumer heard a rumbling noise. Consumer then pulled over to inspect the noise and noticed that the front left tire tread separated, but the tire still held air. Consumer took the tire to a retail store and got it replaced, but the cause of the tread separation was undetermined (continental ameri gs60). *ak the driver's side window was inoperative. The dealer replaced the regulator.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Tires · 33,000 miles · IN

While driving 70 MPH front driver side tire blew out. As result, the vehicle was damaged over $1000.00. *ak

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Tires · 45,145 miles · CA

While driving 70 MPH, the consumer felt a severe vibration on the drivers side of the vehicle. Soon after there was a loud explosion on the same side. After pulling over to the shoulder, the consumer discovered that tread separated from the tire. The tread damaged the left front fender and the headlights. *ak the remaining three tires showed signs of tread separation. *sc

Filed Oct 20, 2003 · Tires · 36,700 miles · CA

While traveling at highway speed (65 MPH), tread separated from right front tire, causing extensive damage to quarter panel, headlight, undercarriage.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Tires · 41,156 miles · NJ · crash

The consumer stated the vehicle had problems with 3 of the 4 tires which range from a tire blow out to tread separation. *ak when the tire blew out the consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and had an accident with another vehicle.

Filed Sep 11, 2003 · Tires · 37,000 miles · AZ

Two days after purchase of vehicle right rear tire exploded while driving at 65 MPH. Cause of the failure was undetermined.

Filed Jun 8, 2003 · Tires · 32,692 miles · NV

Within one week, both the left-rear tire, then the left-front tire experienced tread separation.

Filed Feb 3, 2003 · Tires · FL

While driving two front general tires had tread separation. Dot # unknown. Both occurring on the same day. Consumer requested an investigation.

Filed Jan 14, 2003 · Acceleration, Body · 20,611 miles · WV · crash

While driving the vehicles tread separated from the right rear tire which caused the vehicle to veer into a guard rail. Other problems are as followed: drivers side and rear windows are inoperative, cruise control switch is inoperative and after it rains there is a water puddle on the driver side floor. *scc

Filed Sep 18, 2002 · Tires · FL

Consumer stated that the two tires on the same vehicle seperated at the same time. (general tires)*scc the check tire pressure sign came on and the vehicle began to shake at a speed of 20 MPH due to tire separation. Dot # a3m3 ab7 389