1997 GMC Suburban: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Tires · 150,619 miles · NH · crash

Pulled out of my driveway got up to speed of roadway that is 50 MPH felt a vibration in the front end, slowed down it went away, so I started to speed up again to see if it came back, then boom my front passenger tire literally blew up, the tread separated and the tire almost blew completely off the rim. I temporarily lost control of the vehicle and skidded to halt on the side of the road tearing up a lawn and almost taking out a guard rail. The tire bent my front bumper and ripped my running board partway off. I am very lucky no other traffic was around me... I changed the tire to my spare and am now in the process of removing the rest of the cornerstones forme my truck, it's not worth the risk

Filed Sep 28, 2005 · Tires · 90,723 miles · OH

Dt: rear passenger side tire had a tread separation on september 24, 2005. There was no road construction. Also, there was no accident. The consumer has not had the tire inspected as of yet. The tire was an original part. The tire size is lt245/75r16, and dot # 28671ur bm05327-1. The tire was made in canada.

Filed Sep 23, 2002 · Tires · NM

While driving on interstate, left rear tire tread separated, causing vehicle to veer back and forth into both lanes before regaining control of vehicle. This incident cause body damage to left rear quarter panel of vehicle. Tread was completely off tire with metal bands revealed. Nlm

Filed Apr 4, 2002 · Tires · AZ

While driving 60 MPH, tread separated from left rear tire. Firestone contacted. Firestone steeltex lt 245 75r16. Dot vn11b1a377. Original equipment for a 1997, gmc, suburban. *ak

Filed May 3, 2001 · Tires · CA

Firestone tires lt245/75-r16-load range e------- tread separation occurred at approx. 50 miles per hour on a flyover from one freeway to another. The incident occured on a sunday and the next day we went to a firestone factory store to have them check the tire and what if any remendy we could work out. The store manager said there was nothing they could do for us, but if we wanted to submit a claim for the damages to our vehicle that he would call and have me talk to there people. The result of the conversation was that they would send us so forms to fill out and return with the tire to tennessee at our expense. Also, during this time the manager was on the phone and also waiting for a phone call. Also, during this time he checked the air pressure on the other three tires three times and also rubbed his hand over the tread part of the tires. He finally said that the right front tire was failing and that we would not make it home on the tire and did not want us to leave without changing the right front tire in addition to replacing the right rear tire. We had them replace all four tires with michelin tires. Didn't mention it earlier ,but I did feel a vibration prior to thread separation. Please contact us as we feel uncomfortable with the attitude of firestone regarding our mishap. Phone no. (510)793-1939 thank you. *ak (dot number: vn11bia097 tiresize: lt245/75)

Filed Oct 2, 2000 · Tires · NJ

I could not find the dot number on the tire. I found made in canada with the following # 23954 ur bm05324-1. I was travling on the highway doing 55 MPH and had a sidewall blowout. I went to firestone and the said I hit the curb (which I did not) and they kept the tire. They did not give a replacement nor a receipt. They wanted $140.00 plus tax for a replacement. *ak (dot number: 23954urbm0 tiresize: lt24575r16)

Filed Oct 1, 2000 · Tires · NY

I was driving on i87 in n.y.at 65 MPH, when suddenly the car started vibrating to the point that the dashboard was vibrating so much,that I thought it was going to break off. This happened for about 5 miles, at which point I heard a loud noise, like an explosion and stopped the car. I saw the right rear tire had lost all the rubber in the middle section. The tire still had air and it was resting on the steel band. It looks the same way as the other firestone tires. The next day I contacted firestone but they told me that it was not being recalled. When the tire blew it put a dent on my rear passenger door, dented the quarter panel and bent the exhaust pipe . (tiresize: 245/75/16)( dot number: tire size: 245/75/16 )

Filed Sep 9, 2000 · Tires · NV

Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: vehicle was vibrating before left rear tire experienced a tread separation while traveling at 55-60 MPH with only the driver in a 1997, gmc, suburban 2500; original equipment, lt 245/75r16ms; dot# vn1181a127. Vehicle received rear end body damages and firestone was notified. Tire was availabe for analysis. *ak tire stayed inflated, however 99% of the tread was gone.

Filed Sep 6, 2000 · Tires · TN

Tire separated at 65 to 70 MPH on I-75 in southern georgia. Tire remained inflated but threw off belt. Damage to vehicle was $1400. Specific damage: bent and tore lose rear heater and A/C lines which run parallel to rear wheel well. Destroyed rear heater /AC unit.bent up wheel well sheetmetal. Bent and dinged & scratched exterior adjacent sheetmetal . *ak( dot number: none shown tire size: lt245/75r1 )

Filed Nov 24, 1997 · Tires · KS

Right front goodyear tire blew out at sidewall for no apparent reason while driving on normal road conditions.

Filed Apr 22, 1997 · Tires · SD

Owner says that the tire blew out for no reason while driving on clear road and good weather conditions.