Chevrolet Pickup tire blowout problems

Filed Jan 9, 2006 · Tires · 68,025 miles · TX

2002 chevy pickup tire tread separated. *ts the fender was damaged.

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Visibility · MT

All six tires has had sidewall disintegration outside the tire. Outside of the tires bubbles blew up to the size of balloons and then the tire blew out. Goodyear, rangler sr lt, lt 215/85r16, tread 6 ply, road range e, e13007822 / t305727grf96 mvsm, ppc 2011 also, side view mirrows did not extend far enough for the consumer to see the back of the vehicle. *ak the consumer stated that all original factory equipment purchased to use with slide in camper use. Mirrors fully extended can only view 1 1/2 inch on end. The consumer stated that all 7 tires failed. Both tires and mirrors were inspected by the same mechanic.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Tires · 50,000 miles · AZ

While driving 65 MPH tire tread separated. As a result, tire immediately blew out. No impact reported.

Filed Jul 7, 2004 · Tires · 24,182 miles · TX

While driving 60 MPH rear passenger tire tread separated. As a result, the rear braces were damaged. Consumer lost control, but managed to regain control. *ak while driving at 60 MPH the pickup started bucking and fish tailing. Tread separated from the tire in one peice but tire did not go flat. Passenger side rear fender and mudd flap damaged. Tread then hit the 5th wheel travel trailer.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Tires · 12,000 miles · CA

Firestone bridgestone v-steel rib 625. Lt245/75r16 , dot# 7x1165v1803 . Owner was driving on the freeway about 55 to 60 MPH when the tire blew out the sidewall. The tire pressure was checked prior to taking the trip. *jb

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Tires · 45,000 miles · TX

While driving 65 MPH rear passenger side tire tread separated, causing a blowout. Consumer managed to pull over to change tire. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Goodyear , 275/75r16, dot#m63dekwr200. *ak it was later determined that the steel band broke. The consuer request a written report on the numner of similar goodyear tire failures.

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Tires · 23,000 miles · MT

While driving at 65 MPH rear passenger side tire tread separated without warning. Dealer notified. *ak tread separated while driving on the highway. Consumer couldn't control the vehicle due to the entire tread coming off the tire. Tire didn't blow.

Filed Apr 21, 2003 · Tires · NJ

The left rear tire blew out which caused the entire tread to come off.

Filed Sep 10, 2002 · Tires · AZ · crash

The end of july, my right front tire developed a bubble and some separation. I had the tire replaced and had the remainder checked and rotated. On august 17 while on my way home from tucson, the right rear tire separated and blew. We went off the road and rolled into a palo verde tree. Luckily, myself and my passenger escaped with minor cuts and bruises. The insurance company totalled my vehicle. They did not cover anywhere near replacement value of the truck nor my welding equipment which was also totalled. I believe that general tire should be made to compensate me for these losses. Since the accident, I've done some research into the incidence of tire separation on general tires. Specifically, the ameri 550 as has a higher claim rate (124.4/million) than the firestone tires which were recalled (15/million). Over and above the monetary losses, I feel very lucky to be alive. This brings me to my major concern, the idea that maybe the next person driving on these tires might not be so lucky. General tire needs to be held accountable.

Filed Sep 4, 2002 · Tires · CA

I was traveling north on interstate 5 going 70 MPH, and began to hear a thumping sound. Within seconds, my front left tire blew & I almost lost control of my truck. I had to make an emergency stop in the center of the freeway @ the el toro "y". (center section between the 5 and 405 interchange). The steel belt had completely separated from the tire. All 4 of my tires are factory originals from february 1998, (I purchased vehicle @ 35,000 miles in january 2001) all 4 tires appeared to be in very good shape.now, I'm told that I can't seek reimbursement for the tires because it doesn't apply to bridgestone, even though it's the same tire number. This is the same exact thing that happened to all those firestone tires. I'm lucky to be alive. I have kept the blown-out tire in case you want to see it. Please inform me as to whether I can get reimbursement for all 4 tires.