2003 Chevrolet Tahoe: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Dec 21, 2017 · Locks, Tires · 285,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated after the tire blew they moved the vehicle to the side of the road and attempted to detached the spare tire, however it did not detach. The contact stated that the instructions stated that if the spare tire did not detach the latch mechanism was in safety mode. The contact called a tow driver and they attempted to remove the spare per gmc owners manual instructions however, they could not remove the tire. The tow driver called another tow truck driver, they cut the latch mechanism off the vehicle, and the tire was lowered. The contact stated that they were on the side of the road approximately three hours attempting to change the spare tire. The vehicle was taken to tire shop where it was diagnosed that due to the salt on the road the latch corroded. Ryan chevrolet located 911 hwy 55 buffalo, mn was contacted and the technician also informed the contact due to the state they were located in it was an inherent failure with the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified however no further assistance was offered. The contact stated it was not stated in the owners manual that the latch needed to be cut and the situational failure should be reflected in the manual. The failure mileage was approximately 285,000. *tt consumer stated wheel blocks, only made the vehicle less stable after it was lifted up by the spare tire, balancing act. Design problem updated 10/1/18

Filed Oct 17, 2012 · Tires · 114,150 miles · GA

Tire type: sigma stampede radial SUV p265/70r16 111s, 6n-93 usa65,000 tire purchased from tire kingdom kingsland ga on 09/24/08. Had blowout due to tread separation on 10/14/12 caused $2,050.00 damage to my 2003 tahoe. I see where the p265/70r17 has been recalled. I believe my tire was defective as well. I need info if available. I would like to see if I can be reimbursed for the tire, the service call and the damage to my vehicle. I do have the remains of the defective tire.

Filed Jun 30, 2010 · Visibility · OK

Front passenger side vents blow out hot air when heater or A/C is on.. Temp was checked and it was higher than 150 degrees... Very very hot.

Filed Jun 20, 2008 · Tires · 75,000 miles · VA

In the period of 4 weeks I experienced two high speed tire failures while traveling on interstate 95 in virginia. In each case I was barely able to maintain vehicle control and pull off the road. In each case the tires were completely destroyed and off the rim. After the second case I chose to have all four tire replaced and prior to actual removal I checked the tire stem on one of the 2 remaining (not new tires) and discovered the valve stem had a split. The same was discovered on the other tire still on the vehicle. I also checked the valve stem on the latest tire that had gobe flat and it to had a crack. It is clear that at least 3 and most likely four of the valve stems failed causing the complete destruction of two relatively new tires (less than 17 k miles) and almost resulting in two high speed interstate vehicle accidents.

Filed Apr 7, 2008 · Tires · 69,100 miles · TN

Experience tire failure of firestone wilderness le on 2003 chev. Tahoe on 4/6/2008 when returning to memphis from atlanta. Was traveling at 70-75mph when entire tread separated from tire causing a violent explosion of tire. I struggled to maintain control of the vehicle and was able to pull to the side. The entire tread was gone from the tire. The remaining materials were nothing more than steel belting materials. There was extensive damage done to the wheel well lining, fender, rear door, fender and bumper as well as paint damage. These tires had 68,000 miles on them with approx. 1/4" of tread remaining. I examined these tires and verified 34 lbs of pressure prior to leaving memphis for atlanta. No object was struck in the roadway. This was simply a tread failure.

Filed May 14, 2006 · Tires · 37,000 miles · AZ

Tire failure - firestone wilderness le 265/70r16 iii m/s t/w 480 - traction a - temp b- tread separation causing blowout with damage to vehicle. No road hazard - tire inflation (35psi) (2003 chevy tahoe 4x) check 45 minutes before trip. Lost all tread. Bought 4 new tires and out $500 deductible. I have the tire.

Filed Apr 28, 2003 · Tires · NM

The right rear tire experienced tread separation.

Filed Mar 25, 2003 · Tires · 2,700 miles · TX

Tire failure. New vehicle with less than 3,000 miles. Front passenger side tire blew out. Tire was replaced by firestone at no charge. Firestone personel maintain that driver ran over something and failure was caused by puncture. The size of the hole in the tread not consistent with that theory.

Filed Mar 13, 2003 · Tires · 4,000 miles · NY

The right passenger tire experienced tread separation/blowout.*jb