57 of the
1,048 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado are about the
tires — 5% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
31,500 miles.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DISCOVERY A/T TIRES, SIZE: 265R75R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY AND ROLLED OVER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND SUSTAINED A BROKEN ARM, NECK, BACK, AND SHOULDER, SIX BROKEN RIBS, A PUNCTURED LUNG, AND NERVE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT LEG. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND CAUSED THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DOT NUMBER AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,000.
NHTSA complaint #10789643 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 151,000 milesSpicewood, TX
TIRES
SPARE TIRE FELL TO THE GROUND. THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE TIRE TO THE UNDER FRAME BROKE AT THE PLATE THAT HOLDS THE TIRE AND WHEEL IN PLACE.
NHTSA complaint #10511261 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 109,893 milesSalinas, CA
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
I WAS DRIVING NORMALLY, DOWN MY DRIVEWAY, AT APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, AND MY SPARE TIRE DETACHED AND FELL OFF THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF MY TRUCK WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE CABLE HOLDING THE TIRE IN PLACE BROKE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. MY SPARE TIRE IS NO LONGER ABLE TO BE ATTACHED TO MY VEHICLE. IF THIS HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY, SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED.
NHTSA complaint #10357203 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesElls Summit, MO
TIRES
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE VEHICLE HAS STEELTEX RADIO A/T TIRES, SIZE T245-75R16 E120L (NA). THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED IN 2005 AND, AT 30,000 MILES, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO FEEL A STRONG VIBRATION FROM THE FRONT TIRES. THE TIRES WERE INSPECTED AND HE REALIZED THAT THERE WAS STRONG TREAD SEPARATION IN BOTH FRONT TIRES. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03T002000 (TIRES:TREAD/BELT); HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS TIRE SIZE WAS NOT AFFECTED. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE TIRES SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL IF THE FAILURES ARE IDENTICAL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 130,000.
NHTSA complaint #10247666 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,000 milesPaulden, AZ
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
WHILE DRIVING NORTH ON HWY 89 TO PAULDEN, AZ. AT ABOUT 70 MPH I NOTICED A SEVERE VIBRATION COMING FROM MY FRONT END. I DRIVE A 2001 CHEVY 2500 SILVERADO WHICH HAD FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S TIRES ALL THE WAY AROUND WITH APPROXIMATELY 32000, MILES ON THEM. THE TREAD LIFE LOOKED LIKE MAYBE 10000 MORE MILES. BEFORE I HAD A CHANCE TO PULL OVER, MY FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEW. I SWERVED INTO THE SOUTH BOUND LANE AND LUCKILY NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS COMING AND I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP ON THE NORTH BOUND SHOULDER. THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM MY TIRE CAUSING A BLOW OUT. MY MIRROR BROKE AND ALSO MY FENDER GUARD GOT PARTIALLY TORN OFF AND THE TRUCK HAS DAMAGE FROM THE TIRE THREAD HITTING THE SIDE OF THE TRUCK. I FOUND PIECES OF SHATTERED MIRROR INSIDE MY TRUCK FROM WHEN THE TREADS HIT MY MIRROR. I HAD MY WINDOW OPEN AND AM FORTUNATE THAT NONE OF THAT MIRROR WENT INTO MY EYES.
NHTSA complaint #10168589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Jose, CA
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM CASING ALL AT ONCE CAUSING A BLOWOUT THAT CAUSED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10162049 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 18,600 milesOceanside, CACrash
TIRES
TO: <CAC@CHEVROLET.COM> SUBJECT: OWNER ASSISTANCE: P. ADAMS SUBJECT: CUSTOMER HAS SERIOUS ISSUES MOSSY CHEVROLET DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 4:59 PM TO CHEVROLET: MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS:FROM: WEBMASTER.FSS@GSA.GOV SENT: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2005 10:14 PM SUBJECT: GM 2001 FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T CUSTOM ALLOY WHEELS W/A/T TIRES. THAT MAKES 8 RIMS BUT END RESULT WAS THE TIRES WHERE FIRESTONE LT245/75-16 STEELTEX A/T. 50PSI.LOAD RANGE C SPEC. OR NUMBERS ON TIRES 108/104RM/S TPC SPEC.2313 (00 8008) (08162 0R5) (LT245/75-R16) FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T TIRES ON CUSTOMERS TRUCK WHERE DEFECTIVE AND SIGHT OF SIDEWALL DEFORMATIONS CUSTOMER GIVEN INCORRECT RESPONSE TO REQUEST BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED IT WAS BROUGHT TO MOSSY CHEVROLET THAT CUSTOMER ADVISING SERVICE WRITER OF CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE TIRES [PEELING] GM IN THEIR 'COMMITMENT TO SAFETY' WARRANTIES SUCH DEFECTS I WILL BE FILING FOR 'REIMBURSEMENT' CLAIM, ALONG THOSE GROUNDS. MAY I SUGGEST THAT YOU FAMILIARIZE YOURSELVES WITH WHAT AND HOW YOU SELL. DENYING OR MISREPRESENTING ANY TERMS OF THOSE AGREEMENTS ARE FRAUD. MY TIME WAS MIS-USED AND WASTED ALONG WITH ME AND ANY PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE WHERE IN UNNECESSARY JEOPARDY FROM THESE PRACTICES. [PLUS THE GENERAL PUBLIC] IF A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE OCCURRED. THE PRICE OF YOUR ACTIONS [SHOULD HAVE] ANYTHING MORE SERIOUS HAPPENED (YOU CAN'T PUT A PRICE ON LIFE) OTHER THAN ME LOSING THE FRONT TIRE AND GRINDING TO A STOP ON RIM IS NOT WORTH IT. LEARN THIS KNOW IT.
NHTSA complaint #10152197 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesST. Louis, MO
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
I OWN A 2001 SILVERADO 1500 WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER ST, P245-75R16. WITH @25000 MILES ALL 4 TIRES HAVE TREAD SEPARATION. MFG CANADA/DOT 4B70DADR/0302 D08R/D08L. REMOVED ALL 4 TIRES FROM VEHICLE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INCIDENT. STILL RETAIN REPLACED TIRES. REALIGNMENT AT OWNERS EXPENSE.
NHTSA complaint #10151267 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,000 milesForest Lake, MN
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SPARE TIRE WAS DAMAGED WHILE STORED IN THE WELL OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE SIDEWALL DUE TO THE TIRE NOT BEING SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH THE TIRE PRESSURE HAD BEEN MONITORED BY THE CONTACT ON A REGULAR BASIS, THREE TO FOUR TIMES A YEAR, THE CONTACT NEVER RELEASED THE TIRE FROM THE WELL. HE ONLY CHECKED THE PRESSURE WHILE THE TIRE WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE, THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE THAT THE TIRE WAS NOT SECURELY ATTACHED. THE OWNER'S MANUAL DID NOT PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE FOR REGULAR INSPECTION.
NHTSA complaint #10146869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 24,500 milesLouisville, CO
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
2001 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD CREW CAB, WITH PICKUP CAMPER, TOWING LIGHT CATAMARAN SAILBOAT ON TRAILER. TEMPERATURES 85-90. HAD BEEN ON FREEWAY FOR 1 1/2 HOURS, DRIVING 75 MPH, ALL OF A SUDDEN LOTS OF NOISE FROM BACK OF VEHICLE. THOUGHT A TRAILER TIRE MAY HAVE GONE. STOPPED ON SIDE OF FREEWAY IMMEDIATELY. SAW RIGHT REAR TIRE CARCASS WITH NO TREAD. TREAD HAD SEPARATED AND WAS IN ABOUT 6 PIECES ON ROADWAY. TREAD HAD WHIPPED AROUND WHEEL WELL & DONE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. ($4,500 REPAIRS). THANK GOD IT WASN'T A FRONT TIRE THAT FAILED!! PUT ON SPARE AND REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES AT NEXT CLOSEST TOWN. HAD CHECKED TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE LEAVING HOME & ALL WAS TO SPEC. TIRES WERE ORIGINAL. I STILL HAVE THE FAILED TIRE. FIRESTONE HAS REFUSED THREE TIMES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY, CLAIMING UNDER INFLATION & I'M FASTIDIOUS RE: MAINTAINING MY VEHICLES.
NHTSA complaint #10140750 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 34,900 milesSouth Gate, CA
TIRES
DT: CONTACT STATED THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE, ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE REAR FENDER WAS DAMAGED BECAUSE OF THE TREAD SEPARATION. CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY INDICATION THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRE. TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT THE TIRES WERE ROTATED. AT THAT TIME, THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED FIRESTONE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 2001, THE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL ONES ON THE VEHICLE.*AK ON ORIGINAL TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT DEVELOPED A BUBBLE IN ITS SIDEWALL.
NHTSA complaint #10131589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 49,944 milesAnna, TX
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
2001 CHEVROLET 2500 TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH.*MR WHEN THE TREAD OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE SEPARATED IT DAMAGED THE REAR FENDER AND WHEEL WELL.
NHTSA complaint #10118922 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesDallas, TX
TIRES
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2001, REPLACED TIMING CHAIN AT 55,000 MILES. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SKIDDED AND WOULD NOT STOP AND WHEN IT OCCURRED THE VEHICLE MADE A NOISE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES KICKING IN. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED WHEN THE ROADS WERE WET AND HE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR FROM A STOP THE BACK TIRE WOULD SPIN OUT.
NHTSA complaint #10113718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 16,549 milesOceanside, CA
TIRES:SIDEWALL
THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY WITHOUT WARNING,THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE TIRE SIDEWALL EXPLODED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE. THE DRIVER DROVE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT 245/75R16 #DOT YN11BAB. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #10107387 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,330 milesSchertz, TX
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
FIRESTONE TIRE FAILURE, TREAD LOST ON LEFT AND RIGHT REAR TIRES, HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *BF DAMAGE WAS CAUSED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10099356 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garden Grove, CA
TIRES:SIDEWALL
THE CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE ALL FOUR TIRE HAD STRESS MARKS LOCATED ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE SIDEWALL WHEEL. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER FOR AN APPOINTMENT AND INSPECTION. GOODYEAR WRANGLER AT P245/70R16 PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE #DOT.
NHTSA complaint #10092357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 24,182 milesD'hanis, TX
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
PROBLEMS WITH STEELTEX RADIAL TIRE EQUIPMENT ON 2001 SILVERADO TRUCK. *MR THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED BUCKING AND FISH TAILING DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE DID NOT GO FLAT. *SC THE CONSUMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY FOUND EVIDENCE OF DEFORMATION AND RIM FLANGE GROOVING, THEY ALSO STATED THE TIRE HAD BEEN OPERATED FOR AN UNKNOWN PERIOD OF TIME WHILE BEING IN AN OVER-DEFLATED STATE.
NHTSA complaint #10089432 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 39,478 milesByron, CA
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
WHILE DRIVING, THE TIRE BLEW OUT AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE LEFT SIDE MIRROR AND LEFT FRONT BUMPER. THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL TIRES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE LEFT TIRED TREAD SEPARATED.
NHTSA complaint #10087442 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesVictorville, CA
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. FIRESTONE, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE LT 245/75R16, DOT# VN11B1CS300. VEHICLE SUSTAINED QUARTER PANEL DAMAGE FROM THE TREAD FLAPPING AGAINST THAT AREA. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE BOTH NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #10087090 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 43,170 milesKemp, TX
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
(1)HIGH VIBRATION FELT ESPECIALLY AT SLOWER SPEEDS. STEERING PULLING FIRMLY TO THE RIGHT.(2)TREAD VERY BUMPY AROUNG ALL FOUR TIRES. THUMPING ON TREAD ,CAUSES HOLLOW SOUND IN VARIOUS PLACES AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE OF TIRES. (3) DUE TO THE HISTORY OF FIRESTONE TIRES AND REPORTED FAILURES OF THESE TIRES, I HAD THEM REPLACED BEFORE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OCCURRED.
NHTSA complaint #10082744 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,689 milesLake Havasu City, AZ
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH REAR PASSENGER TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER LOST SLIGHT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. NO IMPACT REPORTED.
NHTSA complaint #10080143 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 18,000 milesNapa, CACrash1 injured
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WAS TOWING A TRAILERTHE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE TREADS SEPARATED FROM THE TRAILER. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND COLLIDED INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL BY AN AMBULANCE. VEHICLE AND TRAILER WERE TOTALED. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10079979 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 31,000 milesWaianae, HI
TIRES:SIDEWALL
FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S,SIZE LT245/75R16, DOT VN11B103600. A BUBBLE DEVELOPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TIRES, CAUSING SHIMMYING AND VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH. *AK FIRESTONE SUGGESTED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO ROAD HAZARD.
NHTSA complaint #10074068 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 31,000 milesWaianae, HI
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S,SIZE LT245/75R16, DOT VN11B103600. A BUBBLE DEVELOPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TIRES, CAUSING SHIMMYING AND VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH. *AK FIRESTONE SUGGESTED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO ROAD HAZARD.
NHTSA complaint #10074068 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Attleboro, MA
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
HUSBAND NOTICED THAT 2001 CHEVY SILVERADO EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P265/75R16 TIRES WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT...UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED TREAD SEPARATION ON RIGHT SIDE FRONT TIRE. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE, THEY REFUSED TO INSPECT TIRE AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE TIRES. ALTHOUGH TIRE IS DEFECTIVE THEY ARE NOT CONCERNED WITH MY PARTICULAR TIRE SINCE IT WAS NOT ON A FORD VEHICLE AND NOT PART OF THE TIRE RECALL A FEW YEARS BACK. TIRE THAT IS FALLING APART WAS REPLACED WITH A FULL SIZED SPARE TIRE UNTIL NEW TIRES CAN BE PURCHASED.
NHTSA complaint #10068230 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 13,210 milesIndio, CA
TIRES
FRONT TIRE PREMATURELY WORN ON ONE SIDE DEALER REPLACED RACK &PINION ,STEERING GEAR THAT WAS LEAKING DEALER SET TOE REFUSED TO DO FULL ALIGNMENT.ROTATED TIRES.AT18,100 FRONT TIRE AGAIN WORN ON ONE SIDE DIFFERENT DEALER INSTALLED ANOTHER REMANUFACTURED RACK & PINION,STEERING GEAR AN DID A FULL ALIGNMENT . VEHICLE THEN HAD SLIGHT VIBRATION TRANSMITTED THROUGH STEERING WHEEL WHEN TAKEN BACK NEXT DAY DEALER SAID TIRES NEEDED REPLAICED .
NHTSA complaint #10070816 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 26,460 milesHuntington Beach, CA
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
TIRE BLOW OUT AND OTHER TIRE SEPARATED ON FIRESOTNE STEETEX R4S LT245R75RX16 THAT IS TWO ON SAME VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10062175 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 38,000 milesOregon City, OR
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER, AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL, BUT THE TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED. DRIVER CONTACTED ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE TO CHANGE THE TIRE. FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT, LT245/75R16. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10061279 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,150 milesSAN Antonio, TX
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ON AUGUST 15, 2003, THE RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S TIRE ON MY 2001 CHEVY SILVERADO SUFFERED COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS "CAPPING", ON THE INTERSTATE. I FILED A CLAIM WITH GM SINCE THE TRUCK WAS STILL UNDER MFR WARRANTY. GM REFERRED ME TO FIRESTONE AND I FILED A CLAIM WITH THEM, INCIDENT REPORT #826379. SENT THE TIRE TO FIRESTONE FOR EVALUATION PER THEIR INSTRUCTIONS. FIRESTONE REFUSED TO HONOR MY CLAIM STATING THE TIRE WAS "UNDERINFLATED FOR SOME PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE THE FAILURE". I KNOW THIS TO BE FALSE BECAUSE I CHECKED THE TIRE BEFORE LEAVING HOME ON THE TRIP AND IT HAD 80 PSI (RECOMMENDED PRESSURE) AND IT STILL HAD 70 PSI WHEN I PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE TIRES AFTER THE TREAD SEPARATED. TIRE WENT FLAT ONLY AFTER I DROVE TO A SAFE AREA TO CHANGE IT, WHILE I WAS REMOVING THE SPARE FROM ITS CARRIER. I GREW UP ON A FARM AND AM RETIRED MILITARY SO I KNOW HOW TO CARE FOR A VEHICLE AND ESPECIALLY TIRES. I HAVE ALL THE DOCUMENTATION/CORRESPONDENCE EXCHANGED ON THE INCIDENT. IF THERE IS A LAWSUIT OR OTHER ACTION AGAINST FIRESTONE I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO REQUEST INCLUSION IN IT TO RECOVER MY FINANCIAL LOSS.
NHTSA complaint #10056692 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waxhaw, NC
TIRES:SIDEWALL
WHILE THE CONSUMER LOOKED OVER THE TIRES HE NOTICED THAT THE TWO FRONT TIRES HAD BUBBLES ON THE SIDE WALLS. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10048704 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.