2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Sep 4, 2026 · Tires · 153,358 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with Dextero Tires, Tire Line: DHT2, Tire Size: LT245/75/R16, DOT Number: Y9B0LL1X3718. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle was shaking abnormally, and the doors were rattling. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to the residence where the lug nuts were checked but no failure was found; however, the contact felt a large bulge on the front passenger’s side tire. The tire was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted, and approximately a week later there was a bulge in the rear passenger’s side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the tires were no longer in stock. The vehicle was taken back to the residence, and all four tires were removed and inspected. The contact stated that the driver's side front and rear tires rolled, wobbled, and fell over, indicating treadwear issues. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 153,358. The tire failure mileage was 11,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2015 · Tires · 93,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500 equipped with general ameri 660 as tires (na), size: p255/70r16 (na). While driving approximately 50 MPH, there was a loud thump sound near the rear driver side tire and the contact lost control of the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and observed that the tread separated from the rear driver side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer where it was diagnosed that the tread separated. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 93,000 and the tire failure mileage was 15,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Tires · OH

Driving approximately at 65 MPH on highway when rear passenger tire blew out. Goodyear wrangler lt265/75r16. The sidewall was blown out and I had to replace the tire.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Tires · OH

Driving approximately 65 MPH on highway. Driver front tire blew out. Lost control of vehicle, left the road onto the shoulder. Sidewall of tire blown out again. This is the second tire I have had this happen to in the last 2 months. In both cases the side wall has blown out.

Filed Nov 12, 2007 · Brakes · 74,688 miles · SC

On october 28th, 2007 I put on my brakes to stop and the brake lines blow out and I couldn't stop as quickly as I should have. The brake fluid drained out of the lines due to the rupture. I had the vehicle towed and the brake lines replaced at a chevy dealership. I would hate to think if a pedestrian had run out in front of me, what may have happened!

Filed Jul 2, 2007 · Tires · 68,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. The vehicle has cooper dominator sport a/t tires. The contact noticed an air bubble on the sidewall of the front driver side tire. The tire store replaced the tire. Approximately four months later, while driving 65 MPH, the contact heard a loud pop and noticed the tread had separated on the driver side rear tire. Recall # 06t016000 (tires:tread/belt) was found. The current mileage is 70,600 and failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed May 17, 2007 · Tires · 209,808 miles · FL

Continental tires has ignored my complaint. Yesterday I experienced the third delamination, explosive or catastrophic blowout of a continental tire on the chevrolet pickup truck in the past seven months. In each incident the tread detached and destroyed the rear fender and inner fender lining. Set of four continental tires purchased at wal-mart, live oak, florida, installed and balanced on 3 january 2003, invoice number 485700 95770. Truck mileage 153249, included tire warranty. Tires installed were bar code 5134206727. On 9/06 first blowout and catastrophic failure was northbound on I-75 at adel georgia. Left rear fender destroyed by tread detachment. Repairs accomplished , mileage 20,0913. On 1/07 second tire damage was tread delamination which caused a large bubble on the tread. Before impending blowout tire was replaced , mileage 206681. Third tire damage and second catastrophic blowout occurred on march 14, 2007 northbound on I-75 near alachua, florida. Right rear fender destroyed by tread detachment. Towing charge and used tire purchase from a-1 towing, 14515 nw peggy rd. Alachua, florida 32615. 3/15/07 today, I drove to the same tire mart and had the remaining continental tire of the original four removed. Invoice number in00289613, account no. Mcd2527. $353.04. I will retain this continental tire for your inspection or for my further complaint. Mileage 209808, account no. Mcd3537. Gentlemen, I am displeased with your product. I have had three of the tires caused me much inconvenience and aggravation. For each incident, my insurance carrier (usaa) charged me a $250 deductible for repairs. The one remaining tire I shall keep for your inspection at your convenience. I have also retained the last tire that lost its tread for your examination.

Filed Jun 1, 2006 · Tires · 84,559 miles · FL

After traveling about 350 miles on I-95 & I-26 we experienced a blowout on the rear tire. It did 1300.00 in body damage to our 2000 silverado 1500 p/u's rear fender. After replacing the tire with the spare we continued to our destination where we replaced all 4 tires with new ones. There was still approx 8000 miles left on the warranty, but we purchased a different brand. We saved the defective tire and sent it to the manufacturer who claimed it was road hazard damage. We did not encounter any road hazard and maintained the correct air pressure and tire rotation schedule.

Filed Oct 2, 2000 · Tires · NC

Firestone wilderness at tires(p255 75r 16) experienced tread separation.

Filed Aug 23, 2000 · Tires · GA

Regarding the firestone tire recall of 15" tires. On the news last night(8/22/00) in atlanta, ga, I saw a lady whose firestone wildnerness at 16" tire separated from its tread, just like all those incidents of the 15" tire. On my 2000 chevy truck I have firestone wilderness at 16" tires. What is to prevent those tires from a tread separation and causing a terrible accident!!! I have three children and a husband. It would be horrible if a tire separation happened on my vehicle causing my death. Ever since I bought my new truck last september '99, I have had nothing but trouble with those firestone tires. Only after 4,000 miles the front tires started cupping and had to be replaced. Now again, after 6,000 more miles(after alignments and tire rotations) the front tires are doing the same thing. I wish to change out these tires to michelin tires, since I have had great success with my other vehicle('96 chevy suburban 4x4) and its michelin tires. I'm very upset and scared to drive my 2000 chevy truck with those firestone tires on it. I need to find out if firestone can be made to replace my tires on my truck also. I would appreciate it if someone can contact me regarding an answer to replacing my tires. Thank you. Sincerely, donna brown( dot number: w273 wmb tire size: p265/75r16 )