39 of the
7,917 complaints filed about the Chevrolet Traverse
are about the tires —
0% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2017.
Tire size P255/55R20. I purchased 4 new tires February 2023 from Jim Dobson Ford in Winamac, In. I've taken my car back there at least 4 if not 5 times because of vibration. I finally took my car to a different facility and they showed me where 2 of my tires that was in the rear are separating and need replaced. I feel these tires was defective from the start, my car was like riding on air before I purchased these tires. They was supposed to be a 65,000 mile tire, they have 40,000 miles on them. I tired to utilize the warranty but the manager at Jim Dobson will not file warranty on them because he said Bridgestone will not honor warranty. These tires are a safety hazard, I have parked my car until I can get different tires put on them
NHTSA complaint #11753018 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
My vehicle began to really wobble and shake so I brought the vehicle to the closest tire shop. They told me right away that the belt broke on one of my tires, the tire was bulging, and the tire was beginning to split apart. Then he showed me how the other front tire was beginning to do the same. He said had I not taken it there, it would have soon blown out. This is a serious safety concern. My vehicle is less than 2 years old and has 28,000 miles on it. Bridgestone tires should last at least between 50-60,000 miles. Tire: 255/65R18 111T M&S.
NHTSA complaint #11712857 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while in park, there was an alarm beeping. The message “Shift to Park” was displayed. Additionally, the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.
NHTSA complaint #11695840 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
In summary, a business is selling unsafe "sidewall patched" used tire. On Sep 20, 2025 I purchased four used tires for my 2011 Chevy Traverse in this business. Mike's Tires Plano [XXX] ) [XXX] [XXX] Ten days later, one of the tires started to have a slow leak. On Oct 5, 2025, I visited a nearby National Tire & Battery store to have it checked. And was told that the tire is not repairable, since it already had a sidewall patch and the same patch had a leak again. After some research, I found it was illegal to sell and install sidewall patched tires in Texas, since it is unsafe to drive with such tires. (A failed patch on the sidewall dramatically increases the risk of a sudden and catastrophic tire blowout, Most professional tire shops will refuse to repair sidewall damage because of the significant safety risk and liability involved) A common criterion for an unsafe used tire is one that "has a repair to the tire in the tread shoulder, sidewall, bead area or belt edge area." On Oct 6, 2025, I went to the tire shop to ask for a refund or to replace other safer used tires. But the owner refused to do any, and even refused to admit that his tire is a sidewall patched tire, saying it is safe to use and legal to sell. I am writing this letter to complain that this business unlawful and unethical practice puts people's lives in danger. Texas Transportation Code Sec. 547.612 [XXX] “(f) Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, a person who owns or operates a business that installs tires on motor vehicles or an employee of the person may not knowingly install an unsafe tire on a motor vehicle to be used on a public street or highway.” INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11691695 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dealership I bought this car from 5 days ago, mckluski chevy in Cincinnati Ohio stated it would be another week before i could buy the car as there was a recall on the tires and they were putting new ones on. They did not put new ones on cleared the recall without fixing it. I paid $100 locally just to have them plugged to hold air and was told they are not safe and need replaced due to tread and dry rot. All valve steps and beads were leaking and had to be replaced as well.
NHTSA complaint #11610300 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dealership I bought this car from 5 days ago, mckluski chevy in Cincinnati Ohio stated it would be another week before i could buy the car as there was a recall on the tires and they were putting new ones on. They did not put new ones on cleared the recall without fixing it. I paid $100 locally just to have them plugged to hold air and was told they are not safe and need replaced due to tread and dry rot. All valve steps and beads were leaking and had to be replaced as well.
NHTSA complaint #11610300 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dealership I bought this car from 5 days ago, mckluski chevy in Cincinnati Ohio stated it would be another week before i could buy the car as there was a recall on the tires and they were putting new ones on. They did not put new ones on cleared the recall without fixing it. I paid $100 locally just to have them plugged to hold air and was told they are not safe and need replaced due to tread and dry rot. All valve steps and beads were leaking and had to be replaced as well.
NHTSA complaint #11610300 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
255 65R18 111T. THE TIRES THREAD ARE SEPERATING FROM THE TIRES on the front driver and passenger side. IT LOOKS LIKE THREAD THAT HAS BEEN PULLED AND IT CAUSES SEPARATION. I HAD IT INSPECTED BY MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT IT IS UNSAFE FOR ME ME TO BE DRIVING AND THE TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT IT IS A DEFECT IN THE TIRES . THE WARNING LIGHT ON MY VECHICLE SAYS TIRE MONITOR AND PRESSURE BUT NOTHING ELSE
NHTSA complaint #11480808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
255 65R18 111T. THE TIRES THREAD ARE SEPERATING FROM THE TIRES on the front driver and passenger side. IT LOOKS LIKE THREAD THAT HAS BEEN PULLED AND IT CAUSES SEPARATION. I HAD IT INSPECTED BY MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT IT IS UNSAFE FOR ME ME TO BE DRIVING AND THE TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT IT IS A DEFECT IN THE TIRES . THE WARNING LIGHT ON MY VECHICLE SAYS TIRE MONITOR AND PRESSURE BUT NOTHING ELSE
NHTSA complaint #11480808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse equipped with Cooper tires, Tire Line: CS5 Ultra Touring, Tire Size: 255/50/R20, DOT Number: U9N41CV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced wobbling due to the driver's and passenger's side front tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who mounted and balanced the driver's and passenger's side front tires; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to a tire store and the tires were rebalanced and an alignment was performed; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
NHTSA complaint #11476472 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Goodyear Fortera HL tires for my 2017 Chevrolet Traverse LT / Tire Size: P255/65R18 started showing considerable wear at 25K miles. Cracking side walls. Not griping road even with the smallest amount of moisture on the road. (California) Causing the SUV to slide out of control at 20 miles an hour. At 34k and less then 3 years old the tires had to be replaced.
NHTSA complaint #11446270 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
P255/65R18 DOT 4BXM ARDR0617 GOODYEAR FORTERA HL EDITION ALL FOUR TIRES ARE DRY ROTTED UNTIL A UNSAFE CONT. KEEP HAVING TIRE PRESSURE ALARMS, TOOK THE CAR TO WALMART TO CHECK FOR FLATS.
NHTSA complaint #11432517 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
My 2019 Chevy Traverse was purchased new in August of 2018. It has approx 34,500 miles on it as of 7/26/21. Tire size: 255/55 R 20 107H. The vehicle has been in for regular maintenance/service at the original dealership since it was purchased. Around March 2021, I noticed the outside tread on all 4 tires becoming brittle and breaking off. There are small chunks of the tread missing and some type of thread showing where the chunks have come off. I went to my local Costco and the associate in the tire department told me that I should not be driving on it because the tires could blow. I wanted a second opinion and went to my local Discount Tire. The associate told me that what was happening was called "chunking" and it was not common (actually rare to happen) and I should call Continental Tire. No alarms/warning lamps have gone off due to this issue.
NHTSA complaint #11426489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE EQUIPPED WITH COOPER ADVENTURER H/T TIRES, TIRE SIZE: 245/70/R17, DOT NUMBER: U9NH1HL. THE CONTACT STATED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE TIRES FROM PEP BOYS LOCATED A 205 SPENCER ST., MANCHESTER, CT 06040, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BEGAN TO LOSE AIR PRESSURE. THE TIRES WERE TAKEN BACK TO THE PEPBOYS WHERE THE MECHANIC INSTALLED A SAFETY SEAL ON TIRE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AAA AUTO SERVICE LOCATED AT 3478 HWY 9, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728, WHO DISCOVERED THE INNER BEAD WAS LEAKING AIR. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN BACK TO PEPBOYS WHO REPAIRED THE TIRE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURES HAD ALSO OCCURRED ON THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE ALSO. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 450.*DT CONSUMER IS STILL CONSTANTLY FILLING TIRES WITH AIR.
NHTSA complaint #11399261 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR FORTERA HL TIRES, SIZE: P255/65R18 (NA). THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TIRE TREAD WAS CRACKING ON ALL FOUR TIRES. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE TIRE MANUFACTURER AND RECEIVED A CASE NUMBER, BUT THEY HAD NOT CALLED BACK. JIM BARNARD CHEVROLET (7101 W BUFFALO RD, CHURCHVILLE, NY 14428, (585) 494-8151) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO GO TO THE TIRE DEALER. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. *TR *TT*JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FORTERA TIRES WERE RECALLED, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11243897 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THESE ARE MY SECOND SET OF GOODYEAR FORTERA TIRES. THEY ARE RATED FOR 60 THOUSAND MILES AND I HAVE GOTTEN 20,000 TO 25,000 WHEN THEY BECAME SEVERELY CRACKED .
NHTSA complaint #11160739 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR FORTERA HL TIRES, SIZE: P255/65R18. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE APPEARED DRY ROTTED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED CRACKS AND BLISTERS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE TIRE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED AS CERTIFIED USED TIRES. THE TIRE WAS NOT REPLACED AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
NHTSA complaint #11105345 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.