2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Jun 29, 2023 · Tires, Wheels · 154,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with Kelly Tires, Tire Line: Edge, Tire Size: 245/75/R16, DOT Number: PJUYJH1R1918. The contact stated that upon exiting the vehicle, there was a loud boom sound that came from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the front passenger’s side tire had exploded. The contact stated that there was an excessive amount of rust between the rim and the tire. An independent mechanic was sent to the location and a spare tire was placed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the explosion of the tire caused the rim to be bent. The was concerned that the tire had been mounted improperly. The defective tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 154,000. The tire failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

Filed Jan 8, 2015 · Brakes · 129,500 miles · OH

Yet another brake line story to throw on the heap. Full disclosure, I do mechanic work on my own cars and periodic inspections as a result. The areas of the failures, including mine, are difficult to see when inspecting. Anyway, on the highway doing about 65 went to start slowing down for my exit and the pedal just kept going. I feverishly pumped the brakes and started gearing down and trying the ebrake. No ebrake, which I though was odd because its mechanical and it worked just fine before. No warning lights, no indication of the brakes going bad and narrowly missed vehicles as I brought it to a stop. The brakes that you do have are so minimal, their just about useless. It was the main feeder line to the rear brakes, before the rubber flex line to the axle, right on a bend. Interestingly enough, 12" away from the significant blow out, not a pin hole, it was still have way decent to use a compression fitting for a temporary fix. Why are companies allowed to use steel for brake lines in the first place, even coated, once it scratches that's pretty much the beginning of the end. Both fuel and brake lines should have to made from that will not rust, along with the fittings. I understand routine maintenance, but brake lines are in no way routine maintenance. I actually contacted chevy about this matter and basically got nowhere, the senior adviser, [xxx], just kept telling me things I already knew and stating the warranty had expired. Just talking in circles and towing the company line. No assistance and really could care less. I wasn't looking for a handout, just some help with a significant expense that I did not anticipate having to pay. Dealer said it was going to be $1400 parts and labor. I really hope it does not take people dying to take action, I told them how about being proactive for a change, it fell on deaf ears. Thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 4, 2014 · Brakes · 193,000 miles · MD · crash

While driving down a two lane highway, the vehicle in front of me applied his brakes for a disabled vehicle in the roadway. I began to press mine when they went straight to the floorboard. I began to pump the brakes quickly hoping the system would send fluid to the other set which it did not. In order to prevent impacting the vehicle in front of me or the disabled vehicle, I had to send the vehicle across oncoming traffic, launch over a roadside ditch and come to a stop in a corn field. The failure was a pinhole blowout under the drivers side door where the brake were completely rusted through.

Filed Jan 18, 2010 · Tires · 95,455 miles · NM

On january 9th I was driving on route 601, mile marker 19,@ 45 MPH when my tire separated and disintegrated with only 25,000 miles on them. The tire damaged the wheel well and truck body. Tire: p265/75r16 114t m+s long trail t/a, sku# 4121-786, bfgoodrich. I spun around 180 degrees and fortunately my wife and I were safe with only miner discomfort in neck and back areas.

Filed Oct 14, 2009 · Tires · 113,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevy silverado 1500. While driving 70 to 75 MPH the vehicle began shaking and then the rear passenger side tire blew out causing damage to the back quarter panel. A tow truck driver replaced the tire with a spare tire. The rear quarter panel of the vehicle was also repaired. Two month later, the driver side rear tire blew out causing damage to the fender above the wheel. The tire dealer that the contact purchased the tires from confirmed that there were no existing recalls. The contact has not notified the manufacturer and the vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 113,000.

Filed May 20, 2002 · Tires · GA

While traveling 71 MPH left rear tire disintegrated with no warning. Tires had 30% wear with multiple breaks on inside of tire. *ak the consumer experienced several firestone tire separations and paid for four tires that were replaced. The consumer states the tires were defective and is requesting reimbursement from the tire manufacturer. (firestone lt265/75r16)