2001 GMC Sierra 2500: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed May 9, 2015 · 110,000 miles · CA

Kuhmo road venture at tire 245/75r/16 tread separation. This is the second incident with tires under 10,000 miles for this brand and size tire. The first incident tore up the side of my pickup while towing a 5th wheel trailer. When the second incident occurred, I felt a vibration in the truck and pulled into a roadside rest area. After I stopped and was almost out of the truck, I heard a loud pop and the tire tread had separated ripping the side of the tire out. Again, towing a 5th wheel trailer. In the first incident kuhmo argued for three months that I had driven the tire flat. They finally agreed to replace the tire and repair my truck. These tires are unsafe for highway use.

Filed Oct 20, 2011 · Tires · 239,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc 2500 hd truck equipped with bct hi-run tires, tire size 275/245/75/16/ (n/a), dot number: unknown. The contact was driving 60 MPH when the vehicle exhibited a loud noise. The contact moved the vehicle from the roadway and upon further inspection, found that the rear driver side tire was blown. The contact stated that he had experienced four tire blow outs when the same brand of tire on four separate vehicles. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic, but the manufacturer was not contacted. The tire was replaced with a spare by the contact. The failure mileage for the tire was 12,000. The failure mileage of the vehicle was 239,000 and the current mileage was 242,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2008 · Tires · 31,000 miles · VA

Traveling down interstate 40 left rear tire separated and turned vehicle sideways. I was able to regain control of vehicle without crashing. I have vehicle damage to the left rear and left front of towed vehicle. There were no injuries.

Filed Nov 15, 2007 · Engine · 63,797 miles · TX

Complete engine stoppage at various speeds including stoplights and signs, sometimes refusing to start after being parked for some time. Shop replaced fuel pump. Cost $734.27, 4 months later shop replaced crank shaft sensor cost $296.89. I haven't had pickup returned long enough to know if problem is fixed. Most times motor would start after 15 to 60 sec. Problem started 12+ months ago with motor failure increasing from months to days to hours. Companion refused to ride with me for fear of an accident causing injury or death. The firestone tires furnished at time of purchase, all 5 developed tread separation within 33000 miles. They should have lasted at least 55,000 to 60,000 miles.

Filed Apr 20, 2006 · Tires · 47,300 miles · FL

While traveling west on I-10, in jefferson county, I felt a vibration and was slowing down when the left rear tire failed. My vehicle swerved and I pulled off the side of the road. The rubber on the tire separated and exposed the inflated tire. The tire maintained its air pressure and some of the steel belt was visible but the tread was missing. The vehicle traveling behind me, apparently, over steered in an effort to avoid my discarded rubber and drove off the roadway. Emergency personnel assisted this driver. The discarded rubber damaged the rear bumper and tailgate of my vehicle. The tire was sent to firestone's complaint department at bfnt llc ( ref # 917284) and they evaluated it. They are not claiming the tire was defective. My vehicle is not used off road and the model number is lt245/75r16, steeltex radial r4s ii.

Filed Apr 28, 2004 · Tires · IL

Tread separation on firestone steeltex radial a/t, lt245/75/r16, dot vn11 bac1301. While traveling at highway speed on i80, outer belt apparently broke, causing a strip of tread 1 1/2 " wide x 33" long to separate from the tire. Tread separation was diagonal across the tire from outside to in. Tire was mounted on the left rear of a 2001 gmc 2500hd pickup truck. Tire had 47,600 miles on it, approximately 30,000 on the rear. Tire did not blow out or deflate, and was still inflated to 80psi when removed from the truck. Tire replaced. Old tire is available for inspection.

Filed Jun 5, 2003 · Tires · 27,268 miles · NV · 2 injuries

Firestone steeltex r4sii tread separation of two tires within four days .