1994 Chevrolet Caprice: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Steering · TX

When steering is tilted in a certain direction a fuse would blow out. *ak the fuse that blows is for the windshield wipers. Consumer thinks it a pinched wire in the steering column when the wheel is titled and the wipers are turned on. A light movement of the tilted wheel will blow the fuse. Consumer feels this is unsafe. *ph

Filed Jan 12, 2001 · Tires · TX

In the first incident the tread separated and then the tire blew out. Had the tires visually inspected; they saw no problems. In the second incident the tread separated almost completely and damaged the left front wheel well and quarter panel. While returning from this incident another tread separated on the right rear position. No damage because was at low speed (about 30). Tried to report the failures to general; the customer service rep. Refused to take any information and her supervisor never returned my call.

Filed Oct 6, 2000 · Tires · PA

General radial right rear tire p215/75r15 dot a3hfbbh054 experienced tread separation, consumer heard a flapping noise and when inspected tire also found it was still inflated.

Filed Aug 23, 2000 · Tires · CA

Tire tread separation: while driving about 60 MPH, half of the tread on the driver's side front tire peeled off. Entire tread peeled off the left right tire 3 days before. Tire size p225/75r15 and dot # hyhhf6a096, hyhhf6a535. Tires were on a 1994, chevrolet caprice. Not original tire equipment. Tire mileage about 34,000. Tires were taken to a firestone dealership. Both tires were replaced at owner's expense.*ak at first, the left rear tire exploded and the vehicle lurched forward but the driver was able to control. Half of the second tires tread came off too. Both tires were made by firestone. The customer was asking reimbursment for cost of replacement from the manufacturer.

Filed Jun 23, 1997 · Electrical · MI

Consumer was traveling about 70 MPH when the vehicle lost all power, the speedometer reading went from 70 to zero, therefore, the engine cut off due to the amp fuse blow out. The consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced the amp fuse.