1995 GMC Suburban: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Aug 3, 2021 · Tires · LA

265/70/R16. Cruising down Interstate around Des Moines, Iowa at 65 mph. Hot day July 2021. Heard muffled "pop" noise. Few seconds later, suburban began to shake and vibrate violently. Approaching uncontrollable. Pulled off road onto side street. Noted bulge on top of tire. Located a Goodyear tire store in Ames, Iowa. Tire man identified the problem, ordered a new tire (Hankook brand). We spent unintended night nearby in hotel, had tire changed out at Goodyear Tire store, all other tires were inspected by qualified technicians, given a clean bill of health, and we continued on. No warning of impending tire failure. This incident was a second belt failure on same brand of tire within 30 days. First belt failure occurred about 20 days earlier on a same brand, and type tire that had less than 1,000 miles of wear on same vehicle.

Filed May 6, 2003 · 101,500 miles · TX

Tread separation of (2) firestone brand tires, size 235/75r15, causing damage to vehicle, and creating a dangerous situation as I maneuvered the vehicle to the shoulder, twice, to perform repairs.

Filed Sep 27, 2002 · Tires · CA

Passenger side front tire failure was followed by a near identical failure of driver side front tire within one weeks time (or 200 miles). Both occurred at highway speeds; the first at 75 and the second at 65 MPH. Sudden onset of vibration. Ts

Filed Nov 27, 2001 · Tires · CA

While driving on the freeway at about 65  70 MPH, the tread separated from the sidewalls of the tire. In a matter of about 15 seconds we were riding on the rim. Because it was a rear tire, I was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pull to the side. Had it been a front tire, I doubt that would have been the case. We were headed out on a trip and I had checked the tire only 15 minutes before. Everything looked fine. I have photos of the tire and have saved it and the others from the vehicle. *ak (dot number: vn11b1b 33)

Filed Nov 27, 2000 · Tires · PA

The left rear firestone steeltex at tire (p245 75 r16) experienced a blowout, the blowout also caused damage to the rim.

Filed Oct 13, 2000 · Tires · TX

While the consumer was traveling, one of the tires suffered tread separation and the consumer replaced it with a new tire. (tire size 265/75sr 15)

Filed Oct 10, 2000 · Tires · LA · 1 injury

Complete tire failure at 70 MPH while towing trailer. Tires replaced with same model tires. Sufferd significant vehicle damage. (tiresize: 16)( dot number: tire size: 16 )

Filed Oct 9, 2000 · Tires · MN

Two original equipment tires failed (tread separation), one front, one rear within 500 miles. On in driveway, the other while driving at 65 MPH. No damage to vehicle; both tires replaced under warranty arrangements. (tiresize: 16)( dot number: tire size: 16 )

Filed Oct 2, 2000 · Tires · NM

The firestone steeltex at tire on the vehicle experienced two separate incidents of tire blowouts, damage to vehicle from blowout.

Filed Sep 30, 2000 · Tires · FL

Purchased 4 replacement tires for gmc suburban on december 1999 - firestone steeltex r4s (outline white letter). All made in canada. Lots: 30359 ex bm14480-3. At 65 MPH the truck shimmied terribly. I returned the vehicle on 5 occasions; for wheel balancing and replacement tires, the last time being 9/27/00. The problem persists. Through many years of experience, I am certain there is a tire problem, rather than vehicle. (I plan to verify with front end alignment, but I believe the problem to be rear tires.) through out the five (5) return trips to the dealer, the 2 rear tires were replace with moderate improvements in the vibration (similar to a tread separation which I have experienced before). The replacement tire lots were; made in canada 30359 ex bm14480-3 and 32356 ex bm14480-3. Please add this complaint and concern to your files and advise if there are other reported incidents on this size tire. I have not had a blowout or tread peel-back, but I strongly suspect there to be a defect in these tires. I pray that if there are reported defects that a recall be instituted immediatly before any deaths occur. Stephan humphrey. *ak (dot number: tiresize: lt26575r16)

Filed Sep 2, 2000 · Tires · CA

Tread separation all 4 tires 3,000 miles to 40,000 miles between el centro & yuma on 4 separate trips. Inflation was maintained properly.( dot number: tire size: 24575r16 )

Filed Aug 16, 2000 · Tires · CA

Tread separation on all 4 over 2 years in desert, inflation was proper( dot number: tire size: p24575r16 )