Pontiac Grand Prix tire blowout problems

Filed Jun 15, 2015 · Tires · 15,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1977 (na) pontiac grand prix equipped with sigma regent tires, size 235/75r/15 (na). While driving approximately 75 MPH, the front driver side tire experienced tread separation and caused damage to the driver side of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and dot number were unknown. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was approximately 15,000. Ma 10/2 updated 10/20/2017

Filed Sep 13, 2014 · Steering, Tires · 89,075 miles · FL

I purchase mic 73391 defender tires and they are cracking on the sides, I was told they could get a blow out. Is there a recall on this tires. I purchased them jan 2013 at tire choice auto car care. I also would like to know about the steering knuckle on my 2005 pontiac grand prix.

Filed Sep 13, 2014 · Tires · 100,122 miles · FL

Purchased mic defender tires jan 3, 2013 and they are cracked on the sides they tell me they mite blow out on the road.

Filed Nov 1, 2010 · Airbags · 75,000 miles · IL · crash

Right front tire blew on my 2005 pontiac grand prix causing me to lose complete control of my vehicle on a highway, cross over the center line and slam head on into an 8 foot deep ditch. None of the airbags deployed.

Filed Jul 27, 2010 · Tires · 36,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac grand prix with goodyear eagle ls tires, line size p225/60r/16. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance at 36,000 miles and the dealer informed the contact that the tread had separated from both rear tires. The contact purchased two new tires but they continued to exhibit a loud, abnormal thumping noise. The contact then replaced all four tires. The dealer advised that the tires were molded incorrectly which caused the abnormal noise. The manufacturer of the tires was contacted where a complaint was filed. The failure and current mileages were approximately 36,000. Updated 10/13/10*bf the consumer stated two of the tires suffered tire separation. Updated 10/14/10

Filed Jul 26, 2010 · Tires · IL

1999 pontiac grand prix, while driving front left tire blew and forced vehicle to the shoulder. *bf there was damage to the front tire, wheel housing and left front fender. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0246-89) *jb updated 08/06/10

Filed May 18, 2009 · Lights · 103,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that condensation accumulates in the tail lights and the safety flashers cause them to blow out. The failure occurred three times since the vehicle was purchased. This issue has caused the contact to receive a warning from the local law enforcement due to the tail light failure. The contact believes that a recall should be issued because this is a safety issue. The current mileage was 111,000 and failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Mar 9, 2009 · Tires · 50,400 miles · OK

I purchased two new firestone affinity touring bl tires for a 2001 pontiac grand prix (front). Less than one month later, one of the tires developed a bulge in the sidewall. It was replaced with the same model tire. About one week later, that tire had a sidewall blowout. In both instances, the tire shop tried to say that we had hit something. In both instances, we had not. There was no damage to the car or rim. I believe that there could be serious sidewall defects with these tires. I felt that I should register this complaint in case this is an early sign of a serious problem.

Filed Jun 26, 2007 · Tires · MI · crash · 1 injury

2007 pontiac grand prix rear driver side tire blew out. *kb as a result of the tire blowout, the consumer struck the guardrail. *ohio traffic crash report).

Filed May 16, 2007 · Suspension, Tires · 15,700 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the inside tread of the vehicle's tires were prematurely worn. As result, the tire penetrated the strut mounts when the vehicle struck a bump in the road while traveling 15 MPH. This was confirmed by the rubber debris on the strut mounts. The contact referenced service # 010232001 on the service bulletin, the federal safety agency item # 618086. The damaged tires tread depth was 1/4 inch. The dot number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 15,700. The consumer stated information above is incorrect, odi has received 69 complaints that allege a front tire to front tire interference in 2004 to 2006 models. The complaints include tire sidewall wear, tire failure to struts, tire failed at 40mph or more, and one crash. The consumer stated that the defect is macpherson struts and not the actual tire. Updated 06/08/07