Chevrolet Caprice tire blowout problems

Filed Apr 19, 2017 · Tires · 168,800 miles · PA

Tire failure- cord separation. At 65mph the tire suddenly failed and lost pressure. Pressure had been checked 2 days earlier. Tread has been worn less than 25% have pictures of damage which shows missing portion of rubber and exposed metal belts on outside of tire. Still have tire in my possession. Contacted cooper but they stated this date code was not included in recalls for this tire line.

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 4, 2002 · Tires · CT

While driving steel belts on right rear tire separated. Consumer stated same thing happened a year ago on left rear tire. Contacted dealer, and dealer advised consumer to get two estimates on damage. Also, dealer was not responsible for tire because it had been repaired before. Tire size p20575r15,dot# acula2250k. *ak

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 24, 2000 · Tires · FL

The vehicle experienced tread separation on the left rear tire and bulges in the tread on other tires, replaced all four tires on 9-30-00. (continental general 225/r15 1025)

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 28, 2000 · Tires · MN

Pe200020; original equipment on a 1995 chevrolet caprise. Consumer took vehicle to shop for vibration of a left front tire. Mechanic said tires were bad and needed to be replaced. Tires could blowout at anytime. Had 58866 miles on them. *ak the tire dealer offered the customer new tire at lower price.

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.

Filed Feb 26, 1995 · Tires · MA · crash

General tire blew out.