2002 Chevrolet Suburban: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Sep 20, 2019 · Brakes, Wheels · 120,000 miles · VA · fire

When driving my 2002 chevrolet suburban 1500 at speeds under 10 MPH in bumper-to-bumper traffic, the ABS independently activated. This happened in dry weather on a freeway. When the ABS independently activated, the car vibrated and accelerated with difficulty and jerked. The brakes locked up, causing a tire to blow out. The car caught fire where the brakes had locked up the front right wheel. The fire commander who examined the car after putting out the fire and the mechanic who is repairing the car both explained that improper ABS activation LED to a rupture in the brake line, exposing the leaking brake fluid to the heat generated by the locked brakes. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the federal safety agency recall 05v379000 concerning the ABS system but is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The car had been taken to a gm dealer two months earlier (in july) with a complaint about the same problems with the ABS system. The gm dealer did not mention the recall but made extensive (and expensive) repairs to the car. The car experienced the same problem again in september, when it LED to the fire. This was not enough time or the right season for the ABS to deteriorate from salt exposure since the july repairs. My car is probably excluded from the recall because it is registered in virginia. It should have been included because the car is registered in fairfax county, virginia, less than 15 miles from washington, d.c. And maryland. Fairfax county is further north than many parts of maryland and west virginia. The region has the same weather conditions, length of winter season, and exposure to salt as washington, d.c., west virginia, and maryland, which are included in the recall. Residents of the area frequently drive in these states, particularly in washington, d.c. And maryland, where many virginia residents work, shop, and seek entertainment.

Filed Aug 24, 2006 · Airbags, Tires · 49,149 miles · PA · crash

I purchase a 2002 chevy suburban on 7/2/05 in delaware county from a dealership. We drove the car to our house in montgomery county and the car didn't move from the house until 7/4/05. On 7/4/05 my fiance drove the car to work and the tire exploded from the left front of the car on the way. The car hit the barrier on the right side and bounced off and then proceeded to hit the left side barrier were it came to a stop. The tire was not recoverable. Also the air bag never deployed. The accident happen going north on 309 in bucks county on a straight uphill gradient. The conditions of the road and weather were dry. There is a police report on the incident stating accident happen due to tire failure. According to the inspection sticker the tire was removed and inspected by the dealership. We have been trying to get this settled with the dealership for the past year, since we only had the car for a little more then a day. There response was and still is that there is nothing they can do to help. The estimate we received from the body shop was for $22,000 therefore the car was totaled and is currently sitting in my driveway. The tire was a goodyear wrangler p265/70r17.

Filed Dec 16, 2004 · Tires · 27,055 miles · AZ

While driving 65 MPH rear passenger side tire tread separated. As a result, the vehicle swerved. The consumer was able to maintain control. *ak *eh

Filed Oct 18, 2004 · Tires · WI

On friday oct 1st. Heading out of town the drivers rear tire blew out -the truck is a 2002 suburban with wilderness le tires. The side-wall blew apart. Fortunatelyi was able to keep the truck under control and pull over. Took it to chevrolet dealer they said they couldn't do anything. Firestone said they would pro-rate the tire- never really looking or recording the defective tire. Gm is now looking into this and is supposed to get back to me. Since then I purchase 4 new tires (goodyear). Firestone has had recall on wilderness in 2001. The tires were 2001. On this truck. We did keep the tire that is defective.

Filed Oct 13, 2004 · Tires · FL

While driving, the right rear tire exploded.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Tires · 26,000 miles · PA

While driving home from work, my rear passenger firestone wilderness le tire blew out on my 2002 chevrolet suburban. The entire side that identifies the make of the tire blew out. The blowout area travels in a perfect circle around the manufacturer identified area. The tread is still in great condition. I was not traveling fast on march 16, 2004, if I was this could have caused a very bad accident or even fatality. I travel with this vehicle to florida twice a year at speeds of up to 80 MPH. I am very concerned about the spare and remaining three tires. Please let me know if there have been any other reported cases regarding this make of tire. Also, is there contact information to contact firestone tire? *nm

Filed Sep 15, 2003 · Tires · 38,000 miles · CA

While driving at 70 MPH the passenger side rear tire exploded from the sidewall. Also driver's side rear tire developed a hole in the sidewall, and the tire deflated. The cause of both failures was undetermined.

Filed Jul 3, 2003 · Tires · PA

Consumer states that the drivers side rear tire blew out.

Filed May 17, 2002 · Tires · CA

Blowout when sidewall separated from tire body; tire rim and front end damaged.