2008 Pontiac G6: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Feb 8, 2019 · Tires · 162,634 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6 equipped with achilles all-season tires, size: p225/50r17 (na). The contact stated that the steering was faulty and the tire traction was worn out. While driving at an unknown speed, the front driver side tire had a blow out and the steering wheel made an abnormal humming noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the tread was worn out on three of the tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced all the tires and aligned the wheels. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The dealer was not contacted. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 162,634. The dot number and VIN were not available.

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · Brakes, Transmission · GA

During routine oil change visit after long trip, was notified of extensive wear & damage to 3 of 4 tires. One had strip of rubber wrap around the axel, bust the boot & brakes & bent the axel. Another had @ 5x4 inch piece of rubber missing, steel belts were shining. Third tire had areas of separation all around the tire, more steel belts visible. Luckily they held pressure & didn't blow out. Have always kept them rotated & balanced. It'd been 6 months since they'd been rotated/balanced -- and only 6000 miles. One service guy mentioned "outer edge wear" on them, but the service manager, after looking at the remaining warranty/miles left, said that the tires were supposed to wear like they were. The tires were 4 yrs old & had @ 60,000mi. On them.

Filed Nov 24, 2014 · Airbags · 98,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac g6. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the rear passenger side tire blew causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a tree. The driver and passenger side front air bags failed to deploy. The passenger was killed on impact. The driver suffered a collapsed lung, broken shoulder and injuries to the arm and head. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's insurance company for further investigation. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 87,000 miles · NJ · fire

I kept having my headlights blow out and continued to replace them. Finally brought the car to my father (who works as a firefighter/ fire investigator/ fire inspector) who noted a post electrical type fire in the harness of where the bulb plugs into. The harness and bulb were since replaced and then again 4 days ago the same thing happened, my bulb blew out and went to look and the harness was again melted with a strong electrical burning smell coming from the connector. Another bulb was placed without replacing the harness 2 days ago and today is again burnt out. Strong electrical odor coming from the headlight area.

Filed Jul 7, 2011 · Tires · 77,260 miles · PA

Goodyear assurance fuel max 225 50/r17 tires that are defective are being sold to consumers. Goodyear was contacted but they will not listen and address the issue. Purchased 4 brand new tires 7/1/11 and garage installed the new front tires. Could not install back tires due to garage found that one of the tires had a bubble in the tire on the side wall with a small whole in it. Defective tire was returned. Replacement tire received 7/5/11 and two back tires were installed on the car. Car driven 15 miles home from garage and not driven since then. Rear passenger flat tire discovered on morning of 7/7/11, could have been flat before then but car has not been driven since brought home from garage when back tires installed. Goodyear was once again contacted to advise that the tires are defective, they will not investigate issue. Flat tire was filled with air and this tire has the exact same problem as the other tire. Bubble in sidewall of tire with small whole in it. Garage advised they think that goodyear is using a defective mold to make tires. Pictures taken and video taken of second defective tire.