2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Jun 10, 2025 · Tires · WY

I bought tires from Walmart.com website in July 15 2023 and had them installed on a 2005 Chevrolet 2500 HD pickup. This was at the Walmart Laramie store. Between that time and Fall of 2024 one of the tires had a flat and Walmart Laramie, Wy replaced it. On October 7 2024 going to Riverton, Wy. the right rear passenger tire had a blow out. This was on I-80 going west towards Rawlins. It scared the beejeezus out of my young grandchildren. Four hours later, it was replaced with the spare (I did not have a jack in the vehicle and called a tow company). I took the tire to Walmart Riverton and they told me in the tire center that the tire was too badly damaged. They wondered where I had bought the tires. I told them in Laramie at Walmart. They looked me up online and found the tires. They told me they could not replace the tire although it was under warranty. The problem was that they are car tires and not light truck tires!!! They told me to call up Laramie Walmart and the tire manager would take care of me. I went home and did so. Jackson the tire manager said he wasn't going to replace them and that it was all my fault and that I forced them to put those tires on! He lied to me about what happened with the tires and them installing them. I went back to Riverton Walmart and again talked to the tire manager (Tyrone). He said that he would talk to the store Manager and they would make it right. He said he would order the correct ones, install them and then charge the Laramie store. I'm not driving the vehicle anywhere. What can I do about it? I know nothing about tires and have never been a tire company employee. This has been going on for months. Last week the Riverton store said they could mount and balance tires for free but I would have to seek a refund from the Laramie store to reimburse me after I buy new tires for $1200. I live on Social Security of $1229 a month!! 2 of 4 tires have failed and I don't have anywhere near the 60,000 miles warranty Can you help us?

Filed Apr 11, 2019 · Tires · 138,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 2500 equipped with bf goodrich rugged terrain tires, size: lt265/75/r16 (na). While driving approximately 55 MPH, the rear passenger tire started to make an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to discount tire to be inspected. The contact was informed of ply separation to the tire. The tire was replaced. Approximately 26 days later, the rear driver's side tire experienced a blowout. The tire was replaced. The tire manufacturer was contacted by discount tire and informed of the failures. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 138,000. The tire failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · Tires · 105,000 miles · GA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 2500 equipped with bf goodrich all terrain tak02 tires, size: lt265/75/r16. While parked, the contact's vehicle rolled away and crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The contact mentioned that there were tread marks on the driveway. The contact stated that the tires were new replacement tires. The vehicle was taken back to where the tires were purchased where the tire pressure was reduced. However, the contact stated that the failure recurred on one other occasion while the vehicle was parked in the driveway with the emergency brake engaged. While driving approximately 30 MPH on a damp road, the vehicle began to sway back and forth. The vehicle was taken back to the unknown location where the tires were replaced and the failure was corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 105,000 and the tire failure mileage was 25. The dot number was not available.

Filed Jun 22, 2015 · Tires · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 2500 equipped with north gateway buckshot mudder (na) tires, size: p265/85/r65 (na). While driving approximately 55 MPH, the tread separated on all four tires and the tires became flat. Pieces of the tires dented the fender and also caused the mud flap to detach. The tires were not diagnosed or replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was unable to be contacted. The VIN was not available. The approximate tire failure mileage was 5,000. The vehicle failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

Filed Oct 8, 2014 · Tires · 23,900 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 2500 equipped with michelin ltx m/s tires, size 245/75r16 (na). While driving 70 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. The contact discovered that the rear driver side tire blew out and the tread was partially separated. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 13t012000 (tires), but did not confirm if the VIN was included. The vehicle was diagnosed but, not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 23,900. Updated 12/01/14*lj

Filed Sep 20, 2014 · Tires · 95,726 miles · AZ

Tire blowout on left rear of 2005 chevrolet silverado. Truck was pulling a trailer on the way back from a mission trip, returning from montana. Incident happened on I-90 about 50 miles east of moses lake washington. We were westbound traveling at 70 MPH. No injuries, however the truck suffered approx $3000 damage.

Filed Sep 20, 2014 · Tires · 98,148 miles · AZ

Tire blowout on right front of 2005 chevrolet silverado. Truck had motorcycle secured in bed, and was towing a kwikkamp tent trailer. Incident happened on hwy 93, 6 miles north of alamo, nevada. We were southbound traveling at approx 60 MPH. The truck has suffered damage to the frond end and right front fender.

Filed Sep 20, 2014 · Tires · 98,188 miles · AZ

Tire blowout on left front of 2005 chevrolet silverado. Truck had motorcycle secured in bed, and was towing a kwikkamp tent trailer. Incident happened on hwy 93, 34 miles south of alamo, nevada. We were southbound traveling at approx. 60 MPH. The truck has suffered damage to the front end and left front fender.

Filed Nov 14, 2012 · Tires · 192,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd equipped with bf goodridge tires commercial ta, size lt245-75-r16, dot bf11jb11. The contact stated that while driving 65mph hauling a trailer, the vehicle passenger rear tire tread separated. The vehicle right rear bed was damaged. The tire was replaced. The tire failure mileage was 31,000. The vehicle failure mileage was 192,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2010 · Tires · 70,000 miles · VA

Driving on I 95 north bound in va at exit 126 I had a major tire failure which resulted in property damage to my truck. The tread became separated from the tire and caused $4,500.00 dollars in damage to my truck. The tire was made by cooper tire for ntb tire chain under the name mesa ct. It was a 285/75/r16 in size and the dot # is 3dyut3j0906. I have taken the truck and tire to ntb in mclean va for them to inspect, I was dealing with the service manager henry. I also called cooper tire and notified them on this and I spoke with david. My insurance company is repairing my vehicle but I would like to get a new set of tires from ntb or cooper because I will not be able to trust these tires no longer. I almost rolled my truck when this happened and am glad noone got hurt.

Filed Aug 21, 2008 · Suspension · 54,370 miles · CA

Heard clicking noise coming from the front right side of the vehicle when making turns. Sound was only occasional at first then became louder and more prevalent over time. I took the vehicle to the chevrolet dealer and they determined that the right front hub bearing was faulty and required replacement. This is a sealed bearing that can not be lubricated during routine service intervals per the service adviser. Total failure of this bearing could cause the right front wheel to lock up while driving and/or generate a great amount of heat causing a tire blowout or fire. The bearing was replaced by the chevrolet dealer at a cost of $631.00. Old parts were not made available to me. The vehicle drives fine now and there is no noise. The vehicle is a 2005 chevrolet truck/ silverado 2500/pu with four-wheel drive and diesel engine. The vehicle had 54,370 miles on it.