2000 Chevrolet Silverado tires problems

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · Body, Tires · 210,000 miles · CO

The spare tire hoist cable broke, and the spare tire dropped onto the highway. It bounced at least 10 feet in the air, narrowly missing cars driving the opposite direction. Luckily it rolled to the shoulder without hitting anything. I had never used the spare, nor lowered the hoist mechanism. This tire weighs ~75 pounds and could have easily killed a passing motorist.

Filed Nov 29, 2005 · Brakes, Tires · 102,884 miles · MN

Dt: the contact stated the ABS sensor has been replaced twice. This failure almost caused two accidents. Both ABS sensors malfunctioned within 10,000 miles. The dealership replaced the first sensor because it was oxidized to the hub assembly. The second sensor was cleaned. There was a the federal safety agency recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes, but the contact's state was not included in the recall. *ak the tire were cupped and had to be replaced due to a vibration coming from the vehicle. Updated 01/11/06.

Filed Jul 29, 2005 · Tires · 53,400 miles · TX

1) highway driving for 4 hours, 60 MPH, normal loading of vehicle, 2 adults, 2 children 2) complete tread separation of tire, fortunately tire remained inflated, no accident, damage to rear wheel well, firestone wilderness at, size p265/75r 16 114s m/s, tire was original from chevrolet, truck had 53,400 miles 3) replaced all tires to goodyear.

Filed Apr 1, 2005 · Tires · 43,000 miles · MT

While driving at approximately 25 MPH cable that holds the spare tire in position at the base of the vehicle snapped inadvertently. The tire fell from under the vehicle into traffic.*ak...a car behind consumer's vehicle was alert to see the tire coming, stopped and avoided hitting tire.

Filed Oct 25, 2004 · Tires · 68,755 miles · LA

While driving cable broke underneath the vehicle that held the spare tire. Was told by the dealer that the there was a recall on the tailgate with the same cable. Consumer felt that this was the same problem with the spare tire cable.

Filed Oct 18, 2004 · Brakes, Fuel system · MS

Emergency brake do not function properly. *bf as a result, the vehicle will roll on an incline. Problems with the fuel gauge. Spare tire hoist did not work properly.

Filed Aug 30, 2004 · Tires · CA

While driving,a loud noise was heard coming from the rear and the vehicle shook uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Passenger's side right front tire tread separated from the vehicle, causing damage to under carriage and the door. Firestone steeltex radial, lt245/75r16, dot vn11b1c. The driver was able to change the tire, and will contact firestone.

Filed Aug 30, 2004 · Tires · 35,600 miles · VA

While driving at 70 MPH left right rear tire tread separated, causing the tire to blow out, firestone wilderness, sizeunknown, dot: unknown.

Filed Jul 11, 2004 · Tires · OK

Spare tire tools not correct. I do not have access to my spare tire. Female end of lowering tool not the correct size to engage the male end located at the end of the tube assembly. Upon having a flat tire I was stranded in between towns.this would be very dangerous for for women carrying infants and young children.

Filed Apr 24, 2004 · Acceleration, Tires · 36,900 miles · FL

At 36,900 miles I had the rear and front pinion berrings replaced on my drive train. I also replaced the tires which were worn out. The vehicle is not driven much (4.5 years old) as indicated by the mileage. I also experienced my accelorator being "stiff" when I attempt to depress it. I think gm needs to look into their shoddy transmission components. I also had the rear seal replaced at approximately 10,000 miles.