2002 Chevrolet Avalanche tires problems

Filed Jan 31, 2006 · Tires · 42,290 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated on the left rear tire there is a small bulge on the sidewall. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. Upon inspection, the dealership determined the tires were defective and replaced all four tires. Several months later the contact experienced a blow out with the left rear tire. The local dealership was notified and the tire was replaced. The tire line is goodyear p26570r17.

Filed Dec 20, 2004 · Tires · 51,500 miles · OH

2002 chevrolet avalanche 1500 4x4. Goodyear at 17" tires. All 4 tires evenly worn 75% had sidewall deterioration where tread and sidewall connect at 51500 miles. Wires were actually sticking out and had lumps where the wire was failing. Definitely not normal wear pattern. Failure would have been blow out and out of control and who knows what. Caught the failure and presented it to a goodyear tire dealer and they would not do anything. Still possess all 4 tires if I could only show them to an actual goodyear representative for review my mind would be at ease

Filed Dec 14, 2004 · Tires · 27 miles · VA

2002 chevrolet avalanche-27.000 miles. Regular tire rotation and alignment. Tires still wore in irregular pattern. On 12-13-04 noticed spot on right rear tire where a "bubble" had burst and the steel belts were coming through.(about 1" in dia.). Vehicle still under warranty. Took to local tire retailer who stated that tire was defective and should be taken to car dealer. Called car dealer. Sent to goodyear dealer. First tech examined tire and stated it was a defective tire. Manager came out and said lack of maintenance was cause of problem. Then stated that 265/70r17 ats was for offroad use and not intended for highway use only. Said all 4 tires needed to be replaced with 265/70r17 rt.

Filed Sep 11, 2004 · Tires · 26,955 miles · NV

While traveling north on interstate-15 through st. George, utah, I experienced a tire tread separation on my left rear firestone steeltex radial tire at approximately 65 MPH while towing my 23 foot travel trailer. Total tire mileage: 26,995 miles. The tire did not deflate, I was able to maintain control of my 2002 chevy avalanche 2500 truck and get stopped at the side of the road. After inspecting the vehicle for damage, I was able to drive off the I-15 within approximately 1.5 miles at 15 MPH and install a spare tire.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Tires · CA

On the highway left rear tire separated, the spare was placed on, and vehicle was driven to the tire dealer, where the remaining tires were also found to be defective. Manufacturer stated tires were defective and was willingto replace them.

Filed Sep 2, 2004 · Tires · 34,000 miles · PA

While driving 55 MPH front driver's side tire tread separated. As a result, driver lost contro,l but managed to gain it back.

Filed Aug 22, 2004 · Tires · 44,600 miles · AR

The rubber peeled off of my rear driver tire down to the steel causing considerable damage to my 02 avalanche.

Filed Jul 21, 2004 · Tires · OH

During vehicle inspection prior to a trip, two "rips" of about 3 1/2" - 4 " were observed about 18" apart on the sidewall, about 4 1/2" above the tread on the sidewall. The side of the tire in both places was away from the carcass of the tire, revealing the tread cap and the inner carcass of the tire. It appeared that there was no adhesive binding the outer side of the tire to the carcass in either location. Photos were taken of the damage. Note: this damage could not be detected in a cursory check, except if the "rip" is almost on the bottom of the wheel rotation as it sits on the road under load.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Tires · 31,000 miles · LA

All four tires developed a knot on the sidewall next to the tread. Dealership indicated that the knot developed because the belt turned lose due to a defect in the tire. A goodyear representative indicated that the tires still have half of the tread life remaining. *ak

Filed Jun 25, 2004 · Tires · 32,000 miles · IL · 1 injury

While washing the tires, the consumer's hand was cut due to wires sticking from the sides. Upon closer inspection the consumer found that all four tires had parts of the steel belt sticking from the side. The steel belts were at the junction were the sidewall and the tread meet on the tire. The dealer was willing to replace the tires at a prorated cost. *jb m