2000 Chevrolet Tahoe tires problems

Filed Mar 14, 2025 · Tires · MI · crash

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Filed Sep 17, 2010 · Body, Tires · 208,000 miles · AL

My 2000 chevrolet tahoe spare tire cable(s) broke on sunday, sept 12. I was traveling less than 40mph coming onto an exit, looked in my rear view mirror and suddenly saw a tire that was not there seconds ago. I pulled to the side, backed up and realize my tire was in the middle of the highway belonged to me. Thank god, the person driving the car behind me was able to miss hitting it. Monday, september 13, I called chevrolet customer service. I asked if there were similar reports of spare tires coming off from underneath vehicles? I was told by jovi no. 'there were no reports of spare tires coming off (I find that difficult to believe when I see the many stories online). My vehicle is 10 years old, (I've owned for 8) it is in great condition, body looks good and runs well, at that time it had 208k miles. Jovi advised that I take to dealership, have them inspect and based on their findings, chevrolet will have to decide if they will assist w/ having it repaired. She gave me a "heads up" that it may be due to the age, and mileage of the vehicle and if so, chevrolet will need to make decision. Royal chevrolet service personnel informed me "the cables broke". They were unable to tell me the reason why. Jovi contacted the dealership to know their findings she informed me on thursday, september 16, she was told the tire coming off "could" be due to age, mileage and wear and tear, however the vehicle was in good condition and well maintained per the service department. Jovi said chevrolet will be unable to assist w/ having it repaired (cost apprx $238 ' on monday, I volunteered to pay up to 1.5 hours of labor fees). I was not happy w/ their decision and requested she receive a "definite answer". Her saying 'could be' was not a definitive of the problem therefore, in my opinion, I felt chevrolet should assist in the repair cost. Jovi, called the service department again and what do you know? This time, they can say for certain it was due to age, mileage.

Filed Dec 6, 2008 · Tires · OH

My son was driving on I-74 north of indianapolis at the posted highway speed of 70 MPH when the right rear tire on our chevy tahoe deflated. The tire was a kelly safari - 265/75/16. There was no apparent reason why the tire suddenly went flat, such as a road hazard or a nail in the tire. Goodyear customer service was unresponsive when I called them. My tire dealer, tire discounters, gave me $60 credit toward the purchase of four new tires since I was uncomfortable with the remaining three tires. The kelly sufari tire had approximately 30 thousand miles (over one half the original treadwear was remaining at the time of the deflation). The tire was a little over 3 years old and the other three were still in good condition. My son was able to control our tahoe and pull to the side of I-74 without losing control. I will never purchase another goodyear tire because of this problem and the lack of concern exhibited by goodyear's customer service department. I hope this deflation problem gets recorded and the federal safety agency follows up with goodyear. I see I was not the first to have a blow-out deflation problem with a kelly safari tire.

Filed Jan 21, 2005 · Tires · IL

Tires routinely require air to be added. Tires have been replaced and continue to require air be added every few weeks. Have asked the dealer regarding this and was told they were not aware of any issues related to rim leaks or reasons for this. Have noticed this issue on other tahoes.

Filed Oct 13, 2004 · Tires · 60,000 miles · IL

Firestone wilderness at tire failure p265/75r/16, coming off highway at approx. 55 MPH slowing down to around 45mph when heard a sound like something was scrubbing. Pulled over and noticed front left tire flat. Has 4 inch long slit with a slight curve in it. Stress cracks similar in curvature all around slit and tire.

Filed May 15, 2004 · Tires · 54,350 miles · AZ

Tire tread separated from rest of tire while driving on freeway. As tread separated from right front tire, it struck the tubular running board, breaking the right front plastic step off. It also struck the right-side mirror, breaking the plastic shell and motorized adjustment controls, and struck right rear fender flare, causing it to become loose. At this point, it is unknown if other damage was caused, as I have yet to take it to service shop for estimate. Tire that separated was properly inflated prior to trip from yuma to phoenix. Tire brand was firestone wilderness at, which was not lot # recalled in prior problems concerning ford explorers with firestone tires. Vehicle was 2000 chevy tahoe 4-dr 4x4 z71.

Filed Jul 4, 2003 · Tires · 68,726 miles · AR

I have a 2000 chevrolet tahoe with firestone le tires p26570r16. I experienced a blowout on july 3, 2003 on the left rear tire. I purchased this vehicle in november of 2002, these tires were brand new at the time. I would like to have these tires replaced under the recall.

Filed Apr 15, 2002 · Tires, Visibility · WI

Right front tire had some tread separation while consumer was driving. There was no damage to the vehicle. Original equipment, 24ooo miles, wilderness at p265/75r16, mounted on a chevrolet, tahoe, 2000.*ak the tread separation was discovered after the tires were rotated and balanced. The tires were rotated because of vehicle pulling to the right and the left. Consumer states that the heater needed to be repaired.

Filed Dec 12, 2001 · Tires · SC

The tires were checked and inflated to 39 psi before leaving home for the 112 mile trip. On the return trip after approx. A one hour stop the right rear tire blew after about 50 miles. The tire has an l shaped split about 12" long 3/4" down from the edge of the tread then a 90 degree turn and an opening all the way to the bead. The sidewall of the tire below the 12" split has the cord boby of the tire atached to it. The cord has separated from the tread portion and is hanging down inside the tire. The tread to bead split is completely open both plies of cord split at the same place. I no longer believe that these tires are safe. My gm dealer had two reported failures of this type of tire on the same day the other person said his tire failed in the same manner at 18,000 miles. Gm is willing to replace the tire with another firestone wilderness at, but I would like them to replace the tires with another brand.*ak (dot number: w273 tiresize: p265/75r16)

Filed Oct 24, 2001 · Tires · KS

Travelling on interstate 29 in missouri at the posted speed limit of 70 MPH, having driven for two hours in 65 degree weather, the right rear tire separated, and I was able to safely navigate the tahoe onto the shoulder of the freeway. The entire circumference of the tire separated from itself on the outer side. There is no sign of a blow-out; we have kept the tire and taken pictures to hopefully have the situation diagnosed. Have never experienced a tire malfunction of this type in our lives. As I was driving on an uphill grade at the time of failure, presumably this made it easier to control the vehicle to a stop before I could have rolled down a slight embankment. Please advise. . .this serious malfunction could easily cause severe injury or death! Thank you. *ak (tiresize: p265/70r16)