2001 Chevrolet Impala: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Oct 7, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 38,000 miles · MA

2001 chevorlet/impala purchased new, current miles 51,000. Intermittant loss of directionals. **now complete loss of directionals and emergency signals. Failed recent car inspection. Additional failures include: complete brake loss at 38,000. Resulting in replacement of entire brake system. Firestone tire, west roxbury, ma stated on documents that "rotors were thinned down to size of sheet of paper &/or completely gone." two tire blowouts at 35,000, also replaced by above repair shop, with 4 new tires. Battery leak with corrosion to extent of need of connection cables to be rebuilt for attachment. Battery replaced with new connections at 40,000 by sears auto body in dedham, ma. Passengar side wiper fixed and replaced after failure. Worked for 3 months and has failed again, has not at present been replaced/repaired. Care of car was updated and maintained according to all requirements/recommendations by manufacturer. No history of accidents. This including, oil changes, wiper blade changes, tire rotations with evey other oil change, which was done every 3 monts, etc. Brake inspection and pads changed on car 1 year before complete failure. Brake loss was thankfully uneventful only due to time of night and low traffic, only able to stop car with gliding to stop. Then towed to service station. On average my present yearly milage is probably less than 3000. I am the only driver/operator to this car and althogh mentioned #1 owner, my father originally purchased the car, (howard chevorlet, west roxbury, ma) but did not drive it. I currently am the title holder. Please feel free to contact me anytime if you have any recommendations that could help me. I feel that there is major failure that beyond my control and is dangerous to myself, others and most important to me, my 4 y/o daughter. Thank you for your time. I hope to hear from you (someone) soon. Teresa corrigan

Filed Aug 28, 2007 · Tires · MI

2001 chevrolet impala left front tire blew out. *kb the blowout from the tire caused damage to the vehicle. According to the police report, the sidewall of the tire was cracked and dry rotted. The tire was a uniroyal. Ohio traffic crash report.

Filed Sep 22, 2005 · Tires · TX

2001 chevrolet impala tire blew out while driving at 68 MPH.*mr

Filed Jan 6, 2004 · Tires · 24,900 miles · FL

While driving on a busy street at 10 MPH, the passenger's front tire tread separated, causing damage to the front fender and bumper. The tire was a uniroyal - tiger paw, tire size pz25/60/16r, dot number unknown at this time. The tire was aftermarket equipment. *ak *sc

Filed Aug 8, 2002 · Tires · IL

Pressure sensor will give wrong reading, and cause tire blowout while driving with no warning. Dealer notified.