2003 Chevrolet Suburban: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Apr 6, 2006 · Tires · 25,474 miles · NJ

While driving on the garden state parkway in nj (mile marker 133.6), the driver's side rear tire blew-out while traveling at approximately 65 MPH.

Filed Mar 29, 2006 · Tires · 42,000 miles · SC

We have a 2003 3/4 ton suburban with approximately 42,000 miles. We purchased this vehicle brand new in january 2003. On the way home from charleston, sc on interstate 26 near the I-95 intersection the right rear tire came apart at highway speed. The tread separated from both sidewalls, and stayed intact. Air pressure was check on friday. The tread was inspected and no cut, tears or punctures were present. There were only 2 passengers with light luggage in the vehicle. The tire is manufactured by brigdestone. The information on the tire is the following: lt245 75r16 120/1165 m+s r265g2 e4 0012336 load range e 34449ex26564 made in mexico.

Filed Aug 10, 2005 · Tires · FL

Exiting onto on ramp right rear tire tread separated from tire causing damage to vehicle. Tire was still inflated however tread had completely separated from tire.

Filed May 31, 2005 · Tires · 250,000 miles · VA

Dt: contact had firestione wilderness l/e tireson 2003 suburban. On 5/30/05, going 70 MPH right rear inner sidewall blew out. Tire has 2,5000 miles on it. Maximum pressure was 34 psi.tires had 39 psi at the time of blowout. No vibration was noticed prior to blow out. No visible bulging in the tires. Contact stated that no other damage was present on tire, besides a verticle split through the tire from the rim through the tread. No problems with tires before and no other tires were damaged. Right rear tire.

Filed Aug 23, 2004 · Tires · CA

While driving at 65 MPH rear left tire tread separated and blew up. Consumer had to pull over . Firestone, wilderness size# unknown. Dot: unknown. Dealer was notified.

Filed May 18, 2004 · Tires · MO

While driving 75 MPH, the driver heard a loud noise. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The consumer noticed that the driver's rear side tire blew out. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the tired needed replacing. Please provide further details.

Filed Apr 27, 2004 · Electrical · AL

While making a turn light came on indicating brake system failure in a matter of seconds. Then, everything shut down. Consumer lost the ability to steer or brake. After struggling consumer managed to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. After waiting a few minutes consumer attempted to restart the vehicle, but it would not turn over. It had no power. Consumer had the vehicle towed to a chevrolet dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that a short in a fuel pump wire caused a fuse to blow out, which in turn, shut down the entire system. Consumer stated that dealer put vehicle on the diagnostic machine, and the main computer showed no failure. However, prior to this incident there had been some other electrical problems.