2000 Chevrolet Tahoe: tire blowout or tread separation

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)

Filed Oct 23, 2001 · Tires · NY

This tire blew up while I was driving my 4 children on 87north. I was able to retain control of the car although I was petrified. The tow guy could not change the tire because the explosion ruined the hoist mechanism to access the spare tire. We were flatbedded to a reapir shop. We had to buy a temporary tire. The next day we replaced all four tires with michelin tires, never wanting to own firestone tires again. Everyone who saw the tire said I was very lucky that the car didn't flip and that we did not incur serious injuries. I was very thankful that a potentially serious situation did not result in severe injuries. This tire was clearly defective. I want people to know this so they don't get hurt. I have requested that firestone reimburse us $666.83 for the expenses involved in this ordeal. Sincerely, lisa quattrocchi. *ak (tiresize: p265/70r16)

Filed Sep 28, 2001 · Tires · NE

Pe00 020; consumer noticed that driverside tire tread separated from all sides. Firestone, wilderness le, p265/70r16, dot 8x72wl2311011300 dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Dec 7, 2000 · Airbags, Tires · MI · crash · 1 injury

Right front tire (no make or model provided) experienced a blowout, causing the vehicle to go off the road, come back onto the roadway, and crash into a cement wall, the consumer stated that he believed the back right tire experienced a blowout as well, during the crash the airbag experienced a no deployment, one person was injured due to the incident. (ohio traffic crash report)

Filed Oct 30, 2000 · Tires · IN

This tire had a major blow out through the sidewall. Side wall had a major split on the outside and the inside. Nothing was hit. The vehicle crossed 3 lanes of traffic before control was established. The vehicle had just been picked up the 2 days before and the air pressure can not be verified. Tires did not appear to be under inflated.*ak (dot number: pd70 tiresize: p245/75r16)

Filed Aug 14, 2000 · Tires · KS

Consumers vehicle experienced 2 tire failures, first a flat then a blowout on the highway(firestone wilderness tire). Nlm