1999 Chevrolet Silverado tires problems

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Tires · 149,910 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado equipped with cooper dean mud terrain radial sxt, size: 119/116n. While driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel started to wobble and made a loud abnormal noise under the vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver side tire blew out. An independent mechanic replaced the tire. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 149,910 and the tire failure mileage was unknown. Ma 10/23/15

Filed Dec 19, 2013 · Tires · CA

Impossible to release spare tire.

Filed Dec 11, 2007 · Tires · 140,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. The vehicle has b.f. Goodrich t/a, size p245/75r16 tires. While driving 40 MPH, the front passenger side tire blew out where the tread meets the sidewall. The rim was damaged. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The dot number was unknown. The current mileage was 151,000 and failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Sep 1, 2004 · Tires · 37,000 miles · OH

While driving 40 MPH front driver side tire sidewall separated. Consumer managed to pull over and changed the tire. Manufacturer was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Firestone, wilderness, at p215/75r16.

Filed Aug 24, 2004 · Tires · 29,800 miles · CA

Firestone steeltex class action status request.*mr while pulling a fifth wheel trailer at about 50 MPH, the driver heard a loud thump from the rear of the vehicle. The consumer stopped and noticed that eh rear tire had separated and the loose tread end was hitting the mud flap and curled the panel upward into the wheel well. Upon request the consumer sent the tire to firestone on may 18, 2004. On june 8, 2004 the consumer received a letter from a law firm indicating that his claim for reimbursement had been denied.

Filed Feb 26, 2004 · Tires · 51,000 miles · IL

The rear driver's side tires tread separated without warning. No impact reported. *ak

Filed Jan 7, 2004 · Tires · TX

Hello I have a 1999 chevy silverado 2500 4x4 truck with original equipment firestone tires. Steeltex radial a/t lt 245/75 r16 made in canada 28661 ur bm 05327-1 to date I have had 3 of the five tires suffer belt separation and another one looks to be going the same path as it is showing the same charateristics and driving warning signs as the first three failures. These failures have occurred at 24,373, 37,300, and 51,972.

Filed Aug 29, 2003 · Tires · TX

Vehicle tire blow outs and tread separations.*mr while driving the passenger side rear tire tread separated from the tire damaging the right rear fender and mud flap. The next day the drivers side rear tire tread separated damaging the wheel well and mud flap. The consumer request reimbursement for the damage to the truck plus the difference in the remaining life of the failed tires. The manufacturer refused reimbursement stating that the tire was operated for an unknown period of time with insufficient air pressure.

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · Tires · 57,000 miles · NM

Wilderness at model # p265/75r16 lft/rear tire disintegrated on the sidewall. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that it was probably because of air pressure.*ak while driving 75 MPH, the truck suddenly dropped to the left with indications of a blowout.*ts. The consumer discovered the tread on the tire had separated.

Filed Mar 20, 2003 · Tires · 51,000 miles · IL

While driving 65 MPH the left rear tire experienced tread separation. *nlm