Chevrolet Lumina tire blowout problems

Filed Feb 17, 2016 · Tires · 25,000 miles · FL

Driving at 70mph there was a there was a large increase in noise and vibration for a minute followed by a loud bang. Inspection revealed that an explosive tire failure had occurred. Several places on the sidewall were torn and the tread had bulges on it. The defective tire was replaced. 2 months later the same brand and model tire on the other side of the car started to rumble - fortunately at only 45 MPH in town. Inspection revealed that there was a bulge on the tread so the tire was replaced. Since 2 primewell tires on the same axle failed within 2 months of each other, I believe this is manufacturers defect - not just a simple coincidence.

Filed Nov 24, 2008 · Tires · 60,256 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

I recently purchased new firestone fr380 195/75/14 tires for my daughter's 1993 chevy lumina. The tires were purchased in september 2008 for her car when the car had 58,868 miles on it and the car now has 60,256 miles. On november 20, 2008 her passenger front tire blew and caused her to hit a tree. She was seen by a doctor, and diagnosed with a neck strain, and the car was severely damaged due to the blowout. We never did receive notice that any type of fr380 firestone tire was recalled and this is very upsetting. Firestone requested that we send this tire to them for analysis and it was received by their company on 11/24/08. They then stated that they will not be able to even look at the tire until after the first of this coming year so we are stuck with no vehicle for my daughter to get to school and to work. It has not bee a good experience.

Filed Jan 19, 2006 · Tires · TN

On august 28, 2005 the left front tire on my vehicle suffered a major tread separation. The ongoing attempt to resolve this problem with the cooper tire and rubber company of findlay, ohio, is disturbing to say the least. It is my understanding that your agency wishes to know of these situations.

Filed Dec 22, 2005 · Tires · OH

1996 chevrolet lumina tire blew out. *ts the passenger side front tire blewout damaging the right front fender and door (ohio traffic crash report).

Filed Jul 5, 2002 · Tires · CA

The right front tire blewout while driving causing damage to the rim (b.f. Googrich touring t/a sr4, p205/70r15, dot apm0b0110400, replacement equipment on a 2000 chevrolet lumina with 50448 miles).*ak

Filed Jul 1, 2002 · Tires · TX

While the consumer was driving at 35 MPH, the left front tire tread separated completely, at that time the tire mileage was 20000(firestone affinity, p225/60r16).

Filed Jun 24, 2002 · Tires · IN

While driving left front tire blew out/shreded and caused damage to the fender, bumper, no specific tire information given. (ohio traffic crash report).

Filed Oct 14, 2001 · Tires · TX

The tire lost it tread and did not blow out. The tires had less the 10k miles. The tread seperated in raton new mexico for my daughter (600 miles from home). She obtain a different manufacture tire and I don't have the orginal. The other 3 tires have the codes 31824ur bm19735 and 32746urbm199735. I could not find the dot number on the side it must have been on the inside of the tire.*ak (tiresize: p225/60r16)

Filed May 21, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · FL

Car was purchased on 4/23/01, up until todays date 5/21, I have had these problems occur: 4/25 upon braking car would shake, it was determined the rotors were warped. 4/28, driving out of town front tire blew out, had to replace both front tires within two daysof each other along with noise and vibration from braking. While driving on interstate loud roar and vibration noise coming from rear tires, car pulling all over highway at speed of 60mph. 5/11 complained to dealership, they perform alignment. Cleaning ashtray, upon replacing back piece broke. Noise coming from AC, when I accelerate, it became louder, turn off AC, noise went away. Called chevrolet dealership, fan motor needed to be replaced. Roar coming from tires, he stated tires needed to be replaced, not to sure, tread wear still in good shape. Windshield washer does not work on passenger side. While sitting at traffic light or stop position, car seems as if it wants to shut off. This past weekend 5/19, I smell gas fumes. Also, after having brake inspection performed, it was determined that brake pads were needed, honda said they were not, but til this day, when braking I hearing scrubbing or rubbing noise when braking, and turning either right or left. Please note, I was not able to record all this information in the "failed component parts" section..

Filed Oct 27, 2000 · Tires · IN

Consumer has a 1991, chevrolet lumina van with 24,000 miles on front tire & 45,000 on rear, tires were replaced due to tread separation, firestone dealer prorated them at $99.00 tire size p205/70r14 & the model tires fr360.