2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer tires problems

Filed Dec 6, 2021 · Tires · 89,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer equipped with Hankook tires Model:Dynapro HT Tire Size: P245/70R16 Dot Number:Unknown. The contact stated that she had both rear tires, driver side and passenger side, replaced with the Hankook tires by an independent mechanic. After the instillation, the contact stated that the vehicle would shake while driving at various speeds without warning . The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who inspected the tires and made adjustments; however, the shaking persisted. While driving at 65 MPH, the lost control of the vehicle's steering as the vehicle began to abruptly fishtail. As the vehicle continued to spin out of control, the contact was able to stop the vehicle moments before the vehicle hit a highway barrier. The contact discovered that the rear driver side tire tread had separated from the rim of tire. Due to the failure, the contact had the tire replaced with a spare and was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact called the place where the tires were purchased; they offered no assistance and stated they were no responsible for the failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The tire failure mileage was approximately 1,700. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2012 · Tires · 94,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer equipped with yokohama advid touring s tires, tire size 245/70/16. The contact noticed that both front tires and the rear driver's tire sidewall were severely cracked. The three defective tires were not replaced. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 12t025000 (tires:sidewall); however the tire were ineligible. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. The dot number was unavailable.

Filed Oct 23, 2012 · Tires · 94,000 miles · TN · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer equipped with firestone destination le tires, size 245/70/r16. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 to 40 MPH, the vehicle started to drive funny which caused him to crash into a guard rail. The driver did not sustain any injuries and the police were not contacted. Once the vehicle stopped the driver was able to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the rear passenger tire blew out. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic. Once the tire was inspected they informed him that there was a pin hole in the tire which caused the blow out. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000 on the tires. The failure and current mileages on the vehicle was 94,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 30, 2012 · Tires · 51,590 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer lt equipped with continental contitrac tr tires (size:p245/65r17) that were used on the front and rear. The contact stated that the side walls had become separated from the tire. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that an abnormal wobble noise was being emitted from the tires when driving. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage of the tire was 51,000 and the failure mileage on the vehicle at the time of the failure. . ....updated 05/23/12 *bf consumer stated two tires on vehicle failed within 1500 miles of each other (first one failed on drivers side and second on passenger side rear). Consumer contacted continental tires about having tires replaced but because warranty had expired continental tires would not replace them . Consumer called the federal safety agency and filed a complaint. Updated 6/6/12

Filed Aug 29, 2011 · Tires · CA

I am in the quick lube business and change oil on approximately 150 vehicles a day. Part of our service includes checking the tire pressure. On about 10% of the vehicles that have the "tire pressure monitoring system" we find corrosion and failing valve stems. On many instances the valve stem has broken off and because we were checking the tires we have to pay for the repair that can run into hundreds of dollars. These valve stem have been manufactured using incompatible materials that cause corrosion. It is not fair to us that we should have to pay $250 to repair a TPMS valve stem due to inadequate manufacturing. We have chosen to "not" check the tire pressure on the vehicles that upon visual inspection have corroded valve stems. This is a very dangerous condition for the consumer in that it is very important that the tire pressure is regularly checked. In my opinion a recall should be made on all vehicles with these inferior valve stems. Most american manufactured vehicles are to blame. This is a serious safety hazard that is only getting worse as time goes by.

Filed Sep 28, 2009 · Tires · 123,101 miles · TX

I had two blowouts on the front tire (drivers side) and back tire (drivers side). On sept. 26, 2009. I ran into the curb and almost lost control of the vehicle; but since I was only going about 40 MPH I was able to keep from crashing or rolling over. On the 7th of sept my tire went flat and I took it to sears and they advised it was the valve stem that caused the flat. They replaced the valve stem per my road hazard agreement. Back in march of 2009 I had a flat while on vacation in fort worth and took it to discount tires, and they informed me that it was the valve stem and that there was a recall on the stem. Upon returning home I took my car to sears and informed them of the incident and they advised they were not aware of a recall, checked the valve stems and said they didn't see anything wrong. When the blowouts occurred, we took the tires back to sears and had to pay for replacement tires (with the roadhazard fee it was apprx $230) because sears still says they have not received information on a recall notice for bridgestone tire valve stems. I found the information on the internet and also was made aware in march by the discount tire store in fort worth. I still have 2 tires from sears remaining on the vehicle and they will not replace them due to recall.

Filed Sep 8, 2009 · Tires · 107,900 miles · TX

Due to corrosion of the spare tire component the spare tire will not release from the car, the problem is not easily fixed it is a problem and a safty issue. With out a spare tire a person can possible be stranded with no help and possibly harmed or in worse events envoled in a crash if in high traffic area. The main use of a spare is to get the car back on the road in a timely manner and with this persistant problem with the spare tire component risk of injury or death is increased greatly.

Filed Jul 5, 2008 · Tires · FL

Bought an expensive set of tires for my SUV (rollover concern) within 1 year the valve stems installed with the new tires were rotting away and one of them deteriorated so badly all the air come out instantly. They looked perfect from the outside but pushing on them caused the others to rip as well.

Filed May 20, 2008 · Tires · 48,100 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Within one month after purchasing 4 new bridgestone dueler at 693 (p245/70 r16) tires from sears, the left back tire had a blowout and caused a rollover on I-16e. This incident totaled the 2004 trailblazer SUV.

Filed May 15, 2008 · Tires · 26,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The vehicle has goodyear fortera tires (na). While driving 70 MPH, the sidewall of the front driver side tire exploded. The tire did not sustain any other damage besides the sidewall. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The tire size was unknown. The failure mileage was 26,000.