2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Aug 16, 2024 · Tires · 342,422 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with Prinx Tires, Tire Line: High Country, Tire Size: 245/75/R16, DOT Number: 04N18HTPC1323. The contact had the tires rotated by an independent mechanic. Upon inspection of the tires, the contact discovered cracks along the base of the tire treads on all four tires. The contact notified the mechanic about the defect and was given a credit for the remaining mileage on the tires warranty. The contact notified the manufacturer about the failure through voicemail and email; however, the contact never received a response. The contact stated that the four tires were replaced. The tire failure mileage was 21,942. The vehicle failure mileage was 342,422.

Filed Nov 27, 2020 · Tires · 203,107 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 equipped with cooper tire, tire line: sunfire, tire size: lt245/75 r16, dot number: (not available). The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, he felt vibration and the rear driver's side tire experienced a blowout. The contact pulled over and parked safely on the side of the road. The contact stated due to tire blowout, the vehicle sustained damages to the rear driver's side tail light assembly, bumper and quarter panel. The contact stated he contacted triple a and had the rear driver's side tire changed. The contact stated he experience the failure for a second time on 10/24/2020 to the rear passenger's tire and a third time on 11/9/2020 on another rear tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed that the rear tire needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 203,107

Filed Aug 14, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 109,831 miles · WA

4 rugged terrain t/a lt265/75r-16 purchased at odometer 91681. Tires rotated at 100955. Following happened while highway driving. On 8/19/2015, odometer 109831, vehicle vibrating, found bubble (tread separation) on left rear tire. Tire was replaced under warranty. On 8/4/2017, odometer 121840, vehicle vibrating, found bubble (tread separation) on right rear tire. Have not taken tire to dealer yet. Front tires seem to be "singing" with a "rhythm" (best I can explain). I'm having all checked out today. I don't trust these tires anymore.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · MD

During test drive for unrelated repair the brakes completely failed. The emergency brake had to be applied to stop the vehicle. Inspection resulted in finding the brake line had "blown" out due to excessive rust/corrosion. The entire brake lines had similar corrosion and when touched would practically disintegrate. Result was entire brake line system had to be replaced/fabricated to avoid future blow out of the other lines. No warning of "soft" brake was experienced prior to the incident. Thankfully, incident occurred on small side road with no traffic.

Filed Mar 23, 2014 · Tires · 109,670 miles · TX

This started in 2007 with the purchase of goodyear wrangler tires. They have failed in 2009 (paid to replace), 2013, 2014. These tire are used on my2003 chevrolet 2500 diesel pickup and we pull a 5th wheel. The tires continue to separate and the last incident was on march 6th, 2014. This has not resulted in an accident but it could. We were traveling to phoenix az from grapevine, tx when the rear driver side tire separated. We were in the middle of the desert between albuquerque nm and grants nm. The tire was installed on my vehicle in sep 2012 and had approximately 18000 miles. In august of 2013 I had to replace 3 more tires because of tread separation. Goodyear will replace them for a price and it's starting to get very costly. They reimburse for about 20% of the cost of a tire. I will buy new tires but not goodyear. They are dangerous.

Filed Sep 26, 2012 · Tires · 122,900 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd equipped with bf goodrich commercial tires, size: ta 245/75/r16. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the tread on the rear driver's side tire separated and caused the tire to explode. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle without incident. The contact stated that the strut support rods and the driver side tail light became damaged from the tire failure. The contact shipped the tire to the manufacturer for inspection. The manufacturer stated that they inspected the tire and noticed that an object had struck the tire and caused the tread separation failure. The failure mileage of the tire was 23,000. The vehicle failure mileage was 122,900. Updated 12/31/12 *bf the consumer stated eberhardt tire was contacted and was advised that the manufacturer had problems with that tire and was given the information to reach michelin north america. A michelin representative stated that the tires on the vehicle were not apart of their voluntary recall. The consumer was given a claim number and claim packet anyway. Eberhardt and the consumer noticed that the right front tire had a large protrusion on the outer edge. This tire was in the course separating.. This information was documented on the replacement receipt from eberhardt's tire. Michelin denied the property damage claim caused by the left rear tire. Michelin stated their inspection revealed that a radial break through the casing in the crown area caused by an impact by object or obstruction. Updated 1/7/2013

Filed Sep 12, 2011 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH the brakes were applied and they malfunctioned causing the brake pedal to extend to the floorboard. The contact had to down shift and apply the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake line blow out was due to excessive corrosion. The contact dealer did replace the brake line and advised the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 09/27/11 *bf updated 2/28/12

Filed Sep 22, 2010 · Tires · WI

2003 chevrolet ck2500, westbound when the left front tire blew out, causing damage to the front fender. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0367-89)

Filed Oct 22, 2008 · Tires · 119,725 miles · IA

Tire belt failure, with tread separation . I purchased a matched set of four cooper discoverer atr m&s lt265/75r16 tires brand new. They have been regularly checked for air pressure and balanced an rotated. On june 28,2008, 26 months after purchase and with about 24000 miles on them the front left tire failed . I replaced tire with spare. On 10/10/08 with about 27000 miles on it the front right tire failed in the same manner. With 2 of 4 tires coming apart in tis manner, I removed the remaining tires as I feel there must be a defect. They are unsafe and I have replaced them with new firestone tires.

Filed Aug 21, 2007 · Tires · 84,900 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. The vehicle has firestone lt, size 245/75/r16 tires. Five hours after the contact placed air in her tire, the tread separated from the tire and caused a blow out. She stated that the tire was intact, but the thread was also separated. The dealer sent her a letter stating that the tire exceeded deflection. She called to inquire about what exceeded deflection meant and the dealer explained that this referred to her vehicle's weight overload. The contact stated that the tire that was placed on the vehicle was a brand new spare tire. The tire has not been repaired or replaced. The failure caused damage to the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer have not offered any assistance. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 89,890 and failure mileage was 84,900.

Filed Jul 13, 2007 · Tires · 47,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. The vehicle has goodyear wrangler rts tires. The contact noticed that the driver side rear tire was flat. The tire dealer stated that there was a hole in the sidewall. There were 3,000 miles on the tire at the time of the separation. Approximately five months later, while driving 60 MPH, the tread separated on the passenger side front tire. There were 13,000 miles on the tire at the time of the separation. The tire dealer stated that the vehicle had incorrect tires. The failed tire was replaced. Approximately six months later, the contact noticed a gash on the driver side rear tire. The tire has been replaced. The current mileage is 62,000 and failure mileage was 47,000. The consumer stated all four tires failed within an 18 month period with less than 25,000 miles. Updated 09/05/07

Filed Jun 12, 2006 · Body, Brakes · 54,385 miles · CA

Consumer complaint concerning transmission failures on 2003 silverado. *ts the transmission fluid was burnt, the reverse gear was inoperable and the transmission shifter was loose. The power steering fluid was low. Fluid was leaking from the gear box. The front seal on the power steering pump was worn and leaking, as well as the lower hose. The water pump gasket and lower radiator hose was leaking. The battery was replaced because it would not hold a charge. The A/C would only blow out air from the defrost vents. The A/C heater mode door actuator was worn. The check engine light illuminated. The fuel filter was replaced. The panel on the drivers seat was warped. The tires were replaced, however months later one of the tires developed a slow leak, due to a pin hole located in the sidewall. The rear pads and rotors were replaced. The front and rear shocks were replaced. The tail gate support cables were replaced. The rear tire blew out while driving. The second row seat belt was inoperative.