1995 Chevrolet Suburban tires problems

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Tires · 240,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet suburban equipped with cooper discoverer h/t tires, size p235/75r15 (na). While driving 70 MPH, the rear passenger side tire separated. The tire was replaced with a spare. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the rear driver side tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the tire tread separated and needed to be replaced. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate tire failure mileage was 12,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 240,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2009 · Tires · 30,000 miles · IA

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet suburban. The vehicle has firestone steeltex a/t tires, size lt245/70/r16. The contact noticed that the sidewalls were separated on all the tires. He called the manufacturer in reference to the federal safety agency campaign id number 04t003000 (tires) and was referred to the dealer. The dealer could not locate the recall in their database; therefore, the contact would have to pay for replacement tires. The tires have not been replaced and the contact still has them in his possession. The dot number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 30,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2004 · Tires · OH

Firestone steeltex at tires, in size 245/75r16 I have experienced tread separation on two different occasions in the past years years. Currently have one additional tire in my possession that was exhibiting the same symptoms of impeding failure. In both incidents, thankfully there was no personal injury, but each incident did result in significant damage to my vehicle in excess of $3000.00. 1st tire was returned to firestone for their inspection in august 2002, firestone claimed no fault or defect. 2nd tire was lost, 3rd tire still in my possession.

Filed Aug 16, 2002 · Tires · NJ

The tire tread delaminated at high speed when the outside air temperature was about 95 degrees. This is the second delamination of an identical tire on a different but identical vehicle in our fleet. The previous failure occurred on a rear wheel

Filed Jul 22, 2002 · Tires · TX

Both rear tires began to form cracks arround sidewall and shoulder over about 4 weeks, front tires were free of cracks. Tread separated from shoulder to shoulder cleanly all the way arround. Tire stayed inflated. Tires had the following markings: lt245/75r16, 120/116r, vn11 bac, e4, 00 8009, da 807t, a14l, 08149.

Filed Jul 11, 2002 · Tires · NY

Passenger rear tire separated without warning while traveling 65mph. Tread was still attached and flapping around, causing damage to vehicle. No prior warning. Tire size lt245/75r16; 23,000 miles; aftermarket tire on a 1995, chevrolet, suburban, 2500. *ak all five firestone tires were replaced by the consumer.

Filed Jun 26, 2002 · Tires · AZ · crash · 2 injuries

Attorney writing on the behalf of 4 accidents in which he states were caused by tread separation on goodyear 16 inch load range e steel belted radial tires, this particular police report states that the left rear tire experienced tread separation, causing driver to lose control of the vehicle, vehicle experienced a rollover in which there were 2 injuries and one death, consumer had stated that the right rear tire experienced a blowout prior to this one, owner of vehicle is susan ann gilbert, 5317 n 46th street, phoenix az 85018, 602‑840‑2986.

Filed Jun 21, 2002 · Tires · CA

While driving at approximately 70 MPH southbound on ca99 the right rear tire failed. There was a complete tread separation. The tire did not go flat. There was no accident or injury. The damage was limited to the vehicle. The tire was purchased on 03-18-98 and had approximately 55,000 miles on it. There was still good tread remaining on the tire prior to the failure.

Filed Feb 19, 2002 · Tires · UT

While on a trip I found out that I needed my tires balanced and rotated. Upon inspection found steel sticking out in several places on two of the four tires and the tread was starting to seperate. Replaced all four tires.

Filed Feb 19, 2002 · Suspension, Tires · OH · 5 injuries

While traveling, vehicle started to spin counter clock wise onto the left beam, striking the cement wall with the rear right side of the vehicle, report stated that both rear ties had poor thread which indicated a poor alignment, consumer stated that vehicle experienced a blowout or hydroplaned, there were five injuries in the accident. (ohio traffic crash report).