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The passenger side rear tire blew out whileconsumer was traveling at 60 mph.at 1,000 miles the vehicle's fuel pump failed while driving on the freeway at 65 mph.
Very poor wet road traction, spinning wheels starting from stops.sliding to stops on wet roads with only moderate application ofbrakes. (tiresize: p265-70-16)( dot number:tire size: p265-70-16 )
Electrical- power windows inoperable for the first 8 months that we owned this vehicle, involved 5 trips to the service department before problem was fixed.body design?problem - tires did not clear vehicle body without rubbing, causing irreversible damage to the tires. To the extent that the dealer keeps recommending us to buy 4 new tires when ever they service our vehicle.brakes -possible that there is a kink in the brake booster vacuum supply hose. I need to suggest to dealer that they consider this for a problem that were having with a noise and vibration coming from the front end when you press and release the brake pedal.dealer recommends that we buy 4 new tires, the problem with that diagnoses is that we also hear the noise when the car is not moving! i wonder if they read their tsb's (tiresize: p265/70r16)( dot number:tire size: p265/70r16 )
Electrical- power windows inoperable for the first 8 months that we owned this vehicle, involved 5 trips to the service department before problem was fixed.body design?problem - tires did not clear vehicle body without rubbing, causing irreversible damage to the tires. To the extent that the dealer keeps recommending us to buy 4 new tires when ever they service our vehicle.brakes -possible that there is a kink in the brake booster vacuum supply hose. I need to suggest to dealer that they consider this for a problem that were having with a noise and vibration coming from the front end when you press and release the brake pedal.dealer recommends that we buy 4 new tires, the problem with that diagnoses is that we also hear the noise when the car is not moving! i wonder if they read their tsb's (tiresize: p265/70r16)( dot number:tire size: p265/70r16 )
Electrical- power windows inoperable for the first 8 months that we owned this vehicle, involved 5 trips to the service department before problem was fixed.body design?problem - tires did not clear vehicle body without rubbing, causing irreversible damage to the tires. To the extent that the dealer keeps recommending us to buy 4 new tires when ever they service our vehicle.brakes -possible that there is a kink in the brake booster vacuum supply hose. I need to suggest to dealer that they consider this for a problem that were having with a noise and vibration coming from the front end when you press and release the brake pedal.dealer recommends that we buy 4 new tires, the problem with that diagnoses is that we also hear the noise when the car is not moving! i wonder if they read their tsb's (tiresize: p265/70r16)( dot number:tire size: p265/70r16 )
The front end of the vehicle was misaligned. Ph
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet avalanche 1500.the vehicle had firestone wilderness le tires when the vehicle was purchased..the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the tires rotated.after the rotation, while driving approximately 40-50 mph, the contact heard a thumping sound coming from the vehicle.the vehicle was driven back to the dealer and the failure was repaired.she was never verbally informed of the cause of the failure; however, the invoice stated that the tire wear was caused by the alignment.the invoice also stated that the negative camber was very close to the outer limit, which would still cause tire wear.approximately a month later, the thumping noise returned and currently persists.the dealer was notified of the persisting thumping sound and they replaced one tire that was worn; however, the failure continued.the manufacturer stated that they were not liable for the repairs. The current mileage is 47,773 and failure mileage was 26,475. Updated 03/24/09.*ljupdated 03/24/09.
A substantial amount of tire sidewall flex and under sprung suspension has caused back kick out on corners with bumps or expansion joints.
Tire blew out- no apparent reason, photos available.(tiresize: p26570r16)
Consumer states that the 2 front inner section of the tire,thread is wearing away.tire is very bumpy looking and the rear tires have the same problem but to a lesser decree.theirs a recall but consumer serial number is off by 1 digit.contacted dealer,this maybe as a result of the front alignment needing to be aligned.size p265/70r16.please include dot #.
Blowout (outside sidewall). Tires were used on a 2001 chevrolet tahoe with only 17,000 miles use. Speed of the vehicle at time of incident was approx 60mph. This occurred at night when temperature was about 58 degrees.i have included this information so you can see that neither excessive speed or temperature was a contributing factor. Ts
The complete tire id is 31520exbm2030t-2.the tire seperated in the sidewall at 70 mph on a strait rural highway at 60f temperature.i was able to control the vehicle enough to pull off the side of the road and replace the tire without incident.just thought i should report it.there is almost no visable wear on the tire prior to the blowout.dt
The contact owns a 2006 gmc yukon xl 1500. While driving60 mph the right front tire side wall blew out. The contact lost control of the vehicle; however, he was able to drive to the nearest service station. The vehicle was towed and three tires were replaced. The tire dealer advised him to speak with the manufacturer regarding the failed tire. The failure and the current mileages were 25,358. The tire was firestone, tire line wilderness le, size p-265-70-r16, and the dot is 11m-s.
While driving on highway (i-70 sb)my left front tire suddenly went flat. Initially it felt like i was traveling over a seried of minature bumps, this lasted approximately 30 seconds, then the steering became difficult/sloppy: at that point i was made my way to the shoulder of the road, fortunately i had room to get over at an easy pace without having to veer sharply, i gradually made it to the shoulder. As i neared the shoulder i sensed the tire was no longer between the rim and the road. I was able to stop within approximately 10 seconds of that sensation. After stopping i immediately exited the vehicle and inspected the tire. I found the left front tire to be completely ruined. The entire sidewall (outer sidewall) was detached from the tread. It looked as if someone took a sawsall and cut the entire perimeter of the sidewall. Luckily two west chester police officers discovered my situation and provided warning lights to alert traffic, while i changed the tire and spare. This all happened on08/01/2002 at approximately 5:00am. My father and 13 y/o son were with me.i went to schmitt huelsman auto mall (where i purchased the tahoe) and i asked to have all tires replaced, requesting a different brand. The service manager was not authorized to do this. For now he is going to replace the defective tire with the same brand. I prefer not to have this same brand. I have absolutely no confidence in this brand of tire. At this time the dealer is in possession of the defective tire.
Right rear (passenger side) tire "let go" while driving down the interstate south of pueblo, co. The tire did not blow out.tread separation was the outer side of the tread and sidewall.tire failure was not caused by low air pressure as all had been checked that morning (34lbs).no nails or other punctures were observed by me or the dealer.this tire failed because it was faulty. The local firestone rep assumes no responsibility for the product failure. All 4 tires were new and had about 30,000mi on them. (dot number: w272wl1499tiresize: p265/70r18)
Tire blew after being on the road for 2 hours. Swant graber motors (715)537-3247 who replaced the tire said the blowout was due to road hazzard i'm not buy that.they showed me a puncture in the sidewall.how can a puncture occure going down the freewayat 75 mph. On the sidewall? the oppisite sidewall completely discinigraded. Dt
While driving 45 mph left front tire blew out. This caused the driver to pull off the road.consumer indicatedthere was no object on the road. Firestone, wilderness le, tire size p265/75r16.*sc
Firestone tire with 10,571 miles on it shredded.p265/70r16 iiis m/s installed on 2002 gmc yukon xl
Vehicle was going 60-65mph andfront passenger tire blewout.there was no warning to alert consumer before the blowout. Chevrolet dealer tookvehicle to a firestone dealer.firestone replaced 3 tires, and put them with same brand of tires.consumer has a 2000, chevrolet suburban withoriginal tires, and approximate mileage 29,037 on them.
Blowout of right, rear tire occurred while driving freeway speed (with 3 kids in car)in los angeles. Crash could have been fatal, because we veered into lane to the right,but driver(my husband) handled truck professionally (no braking) and we drifted.(dot number: natiresize: p265/70r16)
While driving on highway, experienced severe vibration x 3 times. Tires have been computer balanced last thursday and i took suburban in for a check today after severe front end vibration while driving on highway at 70mph. I could not reproduce the vibration with the service forman in the car. The front end vibration has stopped now without any further adjustment from service department. I thought you would want to know about this situation since it is a firestone tire that had previously been recalled last year. My tires do not have the recalled serial numbers on it. I am very pleased with terry cullen cheverolet service. But concerned about the vibration if it returns again. Could this be a normal process for these tires?
Cupped and waved treads on tires / firestone will not replace/blames mfgr. (tiresize: p265/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p265/70r16 )
I took new suburban in twice for vibrations and pulling. Chevrolet claimed nothing wrong. Tire blew out on 12/26/01. Chev said that it was not there problem. Firstone said they would replace the one tire but that chev had to pay for damage to suv. Chev said they will not as they can not see inside of a tire. Now the 800 firestone says i have to mail in the tire and they will investagate as to if it was a tire defect. The local firestone already said it was. Attorney said not to mail in the tire. Firestone refuses to fix damage and to buy tires back that are only 5 months old. These people should be put out of business. Local firestone says they will buy tires for 25 dollars each only if i replace them with more firestone tires. I have a 40k suv i refuse to drive because of firestone. I want the suv fixed and tires put on from another company. (tiresize: p26570r-16)
Rr tire blew out. No road hazard seen. No foriegn object found in tire. (tiresize: p265 70r16)( dot number:tire size: p265 70r16 )
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet avalanche.the vehicle has firestone wilderness le tires, size p265/70r/16.while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.the contact pulled over to the side of the road and called roadside assistance.the rear passenger side tire exhibited excessive tread separation and was replaced with a spare.the manufacturer stated that the tire was included in the recall defect.the nhtsa campaign id number was unavailable.also, the front driver, passenger, and rear driver side tires exhibited severe feathering.these were the original tires on the vehicle.the dot number was unknown.the failure mileage was 42,000 and current mileage was 44,000. Updated 3/11/09 the consumer stated he hears a wobbling sound coming from the right rear of the truck.he discovered the tire had gone flat and further inspection revealed the tread belt had separated from the tire. Updated 03/13/09.
The front end of the vehicle was misaligned. Ph
I have had 2 catastrophic failures on the subject firestone tires @ 60 and 70 mph respectively.firestone would not replace the first tire in may, 2001.after the second failure, 8/30/02 i found a recall call notice on firestones website for the wilderness le tires manufactured in mexico(which mine were) however it only covers dot#v672wl21700.i have appealed to the local firestone dealer without any satisfaction.my concern is that the problem extends beyond the recall notice and someone will be seriously injured before firestone is forced to make a broader recall.
Consumerwas washing vehicle with pressure washer when it tore the side walls on all four tires. Chevrolet will replace tires original equipment on chevrolet, tahoe 2001 p265/70r16.
While driving at approximately 45 mph along texas hiway 242, a relatively new hiway with uniform road surface in good condition (north of houston). Vehicle is a 2003 chevrolet suburban. A loud buzzing sound was heard similar to that produced by the ribbed edge-of-roadway warning strip found on some hiways. I at first thought the character of the road surface had changed; then, a few seconds later, the passenger side rear tire collapsed suddenly. Upon stopping on the shoulder i found that the tire tread surface had separated from the sidewall on the outside of the tire and around the entire circumference of the tire just at the manufacturing seam where these two components are joined. Five radial rips had also occurred in the sidewall leading from about the middle of the sidewall to the separated tread/sidewall seam. The tires were standard equipment on the vehicle (purchased in may 2003) and have been driven approximately 25,500 miles. The tread is still very deep. The tires are firestone wilderness le p265/70r16 111s type.
While driving with my 3 children and preagnant wife we experienced a total failure of the left rear tire. I was traveling about 80mph, i heard a repeating thud which sounded like the thud produced when driving over expansion joints, however, i noticed it was louder than typical and didn't coincide with expenation joint timing.i took my foot off the gas and began to slow down by coasting.all this transpired in about 4 to 10 seconds.then bang, we hear a loud noise, and our vehicle rear drops.i looked behind me and i see tread and peices of tire flying everywhere.i coasted for a few seconds, not wanting to upset the balance of the vehicle and then gently applied the brakes.we stopped.the only thing left on the rim were the two side walls.there wasn't any tread left.i have since retrived the tread.the tread is separated from the carcus of the tire.i assume this is the repeating thud sound i heard.then the tire carcus and tread ripped completely from the side walls.my rim is scratched and dented.gm says this cost $480.tire is obviously gone.about 2,000 miles earlier i had firestone, check, and rotate tires on the vehicle and after the incident i checked the other tires and tire pressures where 35psi +or - 2psi.upon examination of the tread that came off tire it can be seen that there is a puncture which looks like a nail or screw penetrated the tire.my gm dealership is saying that this caused the tire pressue to go down and i drove on it so it got hot and this caused the faulure.i believe that the tire may have lost some pressure, but i think it was probably a slow leak.my wife and i didn't notice a low tire by the way the vehicle was handling.it is my belief that the low pressure may have precipitated the tire failure, but the tire was defective because it shouldn't have failed so catastophically with only a minor tire pressure loss.if the tire would have been almost flat, then we would not have felt the vehicle drop.
While traveling on a highway at approximately 70 mph there was a loud pop sound from the front right of the vehicle that sounded like a rock hitting the inside of the fender.we continued to travel another mile or so, not realizing that our tire had just "popped".the tire proceeded to go flat. *la
My vehicle, a 2001 chevy suburban is equipped with firestone wilderness le p265 7or/16, and was part of the recall as seen on the firestone settlement website, which also included a list of affected tires to nhtsa pe00-020.as stated on the legal notice, "although firestone's recall and replacement programs were completed prior to the settlement, if a member of the class has not replaced, recalled or replacement tires that are still in use on his or her vehicle, firestone will replace those tires without charge if the vehicle is brought to a firestone tire service center."went to a firestone tire service center and the store manager (alfonso) said that he "could not replace" the tires because he was unaware of the recall notice, to that particular tire.spoke to a different manager (doug) and its supervisor (sandy) and both of whom are unaware of the recall situation.recommended to call 866-345-0360. She also took my information down in order to relay it to someone else in the company for call back. I called the number she gave me and received recordings that detail what the settlement web site describe. I would like firestone to abide by the proposed settlement as soon as possible.*la
The rear driver side tire blewout while driving 65 mph.firestone wilderness le tire.. The gm dealer replaced the tire with another firestone tire.
Complete tread peeled off. Sent to firestone and they said that they were not responsible because the tire was operated with "insufficient air pressure"!!!v672wl10200 should also be recalled!!! (note: the d.o.t. Field cut off last number???) mr
As i was driving, i hear a noise coming from outside and could feel roughness in the ride and the steering. I pulled over within 30 seconds to find that my tire was 80 % flat. Upon replacing the tire isaw that there was no evidence of puncture or nails to the tire. Afew minutes later after i had put my spare tire on, i stopped and inflated the flat tire to see where the damage might be. After inflating to about 10 psi i stopped because i noticed that the sidewall near the outside edge(near tread) had a very soft spot that i could have probably pushed my finger through. It was almost as soft and thin as a inner tube. Then i also noticed several lumps about 1 to1 1/2 inches in diameter almost all the way around the tire casing near the outer edge. This was all on the white letter side of the tire. I briefly look at the back side but did not notice anything. All the time i never heard an air leak, although an hour later it was flat again. As i stated earlier i only put appx. 10 psi. When i saw the knots appear i stoped in fear of the casing rupturing. It definitley appears to be an internal problem such as belt or ply separation. Before i contact chevrolet or firestone i wanted to bring this to your attention since i think this might be related to the current problem the the other recalled tires and did not want the evidence(my tire)possibly lost or destroyed with you having a chance to see it if you wish. Non the less i now need a spare, so i have to do something soon. I will keep the defect though. I really do not want to put another firestone on mytruck.until today i thought the problem was only on the 235 tire.me and my family need your help to assure us that my firestones are safe or should i be looking for another tire. Please advise soon as possible. Thanksgeorge( dot number: v672wli070 tire size: 265/70r16 )
11:45am on 8/27/01 tire separation occurred at 60 mph on pa rte 476s, mile marker 14. Contacted gm who could care less; they did not record the incident even though i tried to report it; they told me to contact firestone and that it was not gm's problem; called firestone and all they cared about was whether it was an at wildnerness tire; firestone told me to go to a local dealer for assistance.i am scared to death to drive this car at high speed again.what should i do? (dot number: 8x72 5000tiresize: p265/70r16)
Upon rotating the tires mechanicdetermined that all 4 tires inner tread was cupping. However, mechaniccould not identify the cause of the tire cupping becausevehicle's alignment was up to specs, and tire pressure was well maintained. *mr
While driving 70mphright rear tire blewout. This was the third incident. Please provide additionalinformation concerning tire size and dot number.
Electrical- power windows inoperable for the first 8 months that we owned this vehicle, involved 5 trips to the service department before problem was fixed.body design?problem - tires did not clear vehicle body without rubbing, causing irreversible damage to the tires. To the extent that the dealer keeps recommending us to buy 4 new tires when ever they service our vehicle.brakes -possible that there is a kink in the brake booster vacuum supply hose. I need to suggest to dealer that they consider this for a problem that were having with a noise and vibration coming from the front end when you press and release the brake pedal.dealer recommends that we buy 4 new tires, the problem with that diagnoses is that we also hear the noise when the car is not moving! i wonder if they read their tsb's (tiresize: p265/70r16)( dot number:tire size: p265/70r16 )
The contact owns a 2001 chevrolet suburban 1500 equipped with firestone wilderness letires, tires size: 265/70r16. The contact stated that while driving approximately at 55 mph, the vehicle began to violently shake and vibrate before a loud booming sound was heard. After stopping the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear passenger side tire had experienced a blowout. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 150,000 and the tire failure mileage was 10,000. The vin was not available.
I have a 2000 chevrolet tahoe with firestone le tires p26570r16.i experienced a blowout on july 3, 2003 on the left rear tire.i purchased this vehicle in november of 2002, these tires were brand new at the time.i would like to have these tires replaced under the recall.
Tire had bubble that was caught before it failed.(tiresize: p265/70r16)
After owning my 2002 gmc yukon xl, i noticed uneven tired tread wear at about the 5000 mile mark.when my vehicle was taken into the carriage motors company service department for my vehicle's 7500 service, i mentioned my concern for manner in which my tires were wearing.both the front and back tires had the same tire wear since they had been rotated at 5000 miles.the tread wears unevenly on the inside of both the front tires, causing excessive tire noise from inside the cabin and more importantly, the vehicle pulls from side to side.most noteably right after the tires are rotated.i have since complained on numerous occassions to carriage motors and each time was given the response that it is normal tire wear for a gmc yukon.second opinions were sought from different tire dealerships in the temecula area, with all stating that it is not normal.my concern is for my wife and three children, as my spouse is the primary driver of this vehicle.the vehilce handles very poorly on the freeway and most recently, having received some rain in our local area, i was alarmed at how poorly the vehilcle handled on the wet roads.a local tire company in my area stated that my tires on not contacting properly with the road, which results in poor handling.in addition, the carriage motor company stated the reason for the manner in which the tires wear for "yukons" was the design by gmc in an attempt to make a smoother ride for this vehicle.i am seeking the nhtsaassistance in this matter as i have exhausted all efforts with the carriage motors and gmc customer assistance.if your agency is unable to assist me please direct me to the appropriate agency that will provide assistance in this matter.dt
While driving home from work, my rear passenger firestone wilderness le tire blew out on my 2002 chevrolet suburban.the entire side that identifies the make of the tire blew out.the blowout area travels in a perfect circle around the manufacturer identified area.the tread is still in great condition.i was not traveling fast on march 16, 2004, if i was this could have caused a very bad accident or even fatality.i travel with this vehicle to florida twice a year at speeds of up to 80 mph.i am very concerned about the spare and remaining three tires.please let me know if there have been any other reported cases regarding this make of tire.also, is there contact information to contact firestone tire?*sc
Tire blewout on straight section of highway, tread started to separate. (dot number: 8x72 wl2tiresize: p265/70r16)
Inappropriate tires on suv's could be the cause of rollovers.
I was driving about 70 mph when my left rear tire blew out.tire had about 26,600 miles and was in good condition until this time.tire had about 35 psi.*nlm
Tread separation and blowout. (tiresize: 26570r16)( dot number:tire size: 26570r16 )
Driving my 2003 chevy avalanche on pa i -380 tire firestone wilderness 265/70/16 blow-out on rear driver side cause damage to plastics covers .my wife hear the blow tire and she was thinking it was from truck passing but it was on my car. Stop the car safe and used spare tires to next service shop. Stop in scranton at firestone dealer and replace blow tire with same brand {aprox 4 months just replace 2 new firestone wilderness tires on front]i have 25 years exp. On cdl class a and never expect on cars tire blow-out like trucks. I all time care for vehicle im driving and never just drive. Tires pressure ck is all time in my maintenance and kept at 36psi. Firestone dealer refuse to change blow tire with out of charge so i paid 140.00 for new tire and keep the blow tire for record. Hope not for refund just to keep rounds safe and not have a accident from a car with blow tires.
Tire blew out on side.no puncture on the tread side. (dot number: v672 wl1 3tiresize: p265-70r16)
Pe 00 020/tire failure: while traveling and pulling a boat at 60 mphright rear tire experienced a blowout on sidewall, on a 2001, gmc, yukon; original equipment, tire size p265/75r16, dot # v672wl23300. Firstone was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
While driving 70mph on clear dry dayvehicle started to shake. Consumer heard a noise, and right rear tire blewout.tread completely separated on outside of tire.contacted dealer,and dealer replaced tire with no charge.
While driving at 70 mph the passenger side rear tire exploded from the sidewall. Alsodriver's side rear tire developed a hole in the sidewall, and the tire deflated. The cause of both failures was undetermined.
Right front tire blew out.dealership claims a nail caused the entire sidewall to blow out.we strongly disagree with them.the tire wasn't leaking air, wasn't underinflated, there were no steering problems,and the tire didn't show any sign of wear. The entire sidewall blew out and cause damage to the tire and rim.for our safety we have removed these firestone tires from our vehicle, and they are here at our home for inspection.we believe there is a problem with this make of tire.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe lt, equipped with firestone wilderness le tires, line size p265/70r/16. The contact stated that while traveling 45 mph the rear passenger side tire blew out. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 115,539.
The tire was discovered defective when it was spin balanced after a tire rotation.originally it was on the rear, but when moved up front a vibration was noticed.it was checked and balanced, but could not be balanced.it appeared warped and wobbled while on the balancer.the tire was defective early on, but wasn't noticed until it was put up front.tried putting on over 4 oz. Of weight on each side, but still wouldn't balance.this could possibly be initial signs of belt separation? (tiresize: 265/70r16)( dot number: tire size: 265/70r16 )
Tire valve stem failure.all four of my valve stems failed from what appears to be dry rot within a four week period. I was traveling down the interstate at 70 mph when my right front tire blew out. The valve stem had rotted off.after putting on my spare tire, i proceeded to my destination.two days later, i had a flat in the parking lot at work. The valve stem had rotted. I check my other tires, and the valve stems on them were rotted also.these tires only have about 20,000 miles on them. The valve stems are that old as this is the third set of tires/stems i have put on my tahoe. The allstate service truck helped change the tire on the side of road. I was traveling on the florida turnpike, about 30 miles north of ft. Pierce florida when the event occurred. A friend has given me a paper that says there was a major lawsuit against this valve stem manufacture and that deaths have occurred. I do not know why my tahoe did not flip, but it jerked to one side, and was extremely hard to stop. The tire was ruined. I am thankful that i am still alive.
Blowout when sidewall separated from tire body; tire rim and front end damaged.
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet avalanche 1500.the vehicle had firestone wilderness le tires when the vehicle was purchased..the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the tires rotated.after the rotation, while driving approximately 40-50 mph, the contact heard a thumping sound coming from the vehicle.the vehicle was driven back to the dealer and the failure was repaired.she was never verbally informed of the cause of the failure; however, the invoice stated that the tire wear was caused by the alignment.the invoice also stated that the negative camber was very close to the outer limit, which would still cause tire wear.approximately a month later, the thumping noise returned and currently persists.the dealer was notified of the persisting thumping sound and they replaced one tire that was worn; however, the failure continued.the manufacturer stated that they were not liable for the repairs. The current mileage is 47,773 and failure mileage was 26,475. Updated 03/24/09.*ljupdated 03/24/09.
Travelling on interstate 29 in missouri at the posted speed limit of 70 mph, having driven for two hours in 65 degree weather, the right rear tire separated, and i was able to safely navigate the tahoe onto the shoulder of the freeway. The entire circumference of the tire separated from itself on the outer side.there is no sign of a blow-out; we have kept the tire and taken pictures to hopefully have the situation diagnosed.have never experienced a tire malfunction of this type in our lives.as i was driving on an uphill grade at the time of failure, presumably this made it easier to control the vehicle to a stop before i could have rolled down a slight embankment.please advise. . .this serious malfunction could easily cause severe injury or death!thank you. (tiresize: p265/70r16)
I have a suburban with wilderness le tires - p265 70r 16. Had a "flat tire" while driving. When i stopped to put air into the tire, it was totally mishaped with numerous bubbles in the rubber. Could find no apparent reason for the flat, and could still hear air escaping through the tire. My vehicle was assembled in mexico at the plant that is involved in the recalls. The recall covers tires from cars assembled in that plant in april and may of 2000. My car was assembled there in august of 2000. I believe that the recall should possibly be extended to a larger time frame. I am going to have all of my tires inspected.
Traveling south on ca. Highway 99 through macfarland ca. On 11-20-2002 at approx. 2215 hrs the right front tire blewout. We where traveling at approx. 72 mph on straight flat stretch of hwy and were able to keep control of the vehicle. Upon inspection of the tire, i noticed that the sidewall had blown out. The tahoe was purchase on aug. 9th of 2002, and only had about 3842 miles.we did not hit anything, the tire just failed.
Tire failed suddenly.firestone,1804 w. Main,mesa,azkept tire.did not replace ,said it was road hazard failure. Replaced with michelin @ discount tire co. (tiresize: 265/70r16)( dot number:tire size: 265/70r16 )
Braking to avoid accident and right front tire blew out, rendering vehicle unsteerable, out of control.spun in circles and went into ditch in median of 4 lane highway. (dot number: 8x72tiresize: p265/70r16)
My wife had her tire separated at 60 mph.i had checked the pressure (40 psi) 2 hours before the incident. It never had pressure losses with this tire or the set. The outer sidewall completely separated, the inner side half diameter was also separated. The tire was a firestone wilderness le p265/70r16 dot 8x72 wl2 3501, which is 2 years old, and has 25,000 miles on right rear.*la
The consumer was checking tires for inspection when he noticed that the left front tire side wall was cracked on the outside. (firestone wilderness le p26570r16). The dealer has been notified.*nlm
The passenger side rear tire blew out whileconsumer was traveling at 60 mph.at 1,000 miles the vehicle's fuel pump failed while driving on the freeway at 65 mph.
While driving home from work, my rear passenger firestone wilderness le tire blew out on my 2002 chevrolet suburban.the entire side that identifies the make of the tire blew out.the blowout area travels in a perfect circle around the manufacturer identified area.the tread is still in great condition.i was not traveling fast on march 16, 2004, if i was this could have caused a very bad accident or even fatality.i travel with this vehicle to florida twice a year at speeds of up to 80 mph.i am very concerned about the spare and remaining three tires.please let me know if there have been any other reported cases regarding this make of tire.also, is there contact information to contact firestone tire?*sc
Driving approximately. 70-75 mph, dry road, 79 degrees on i-10. Passing a semi-truck, loud noise, vehicle started shaking. Rear driver side tire sidewall blew out, very little tread left on tire. Vehicle was in shop the week prior for reg. Maintenance tires were checked, air okay, replaced missing caps, tread depth was 10/32. 2002 chevy tahoe has 30,000 miles. Approximately. $1400 damage to vehicle plus a new tire.*la
Firestone, wilderness le, p265/70r16, dot unknown, orig. Equipment on a 2000, chevrolet, suburban with 20000 miles. 3 of4 tires have cracked on sidewall, all the way around tires. Passenger front tirewas fine.
P265/70r16; while traveling 25-30 mph vehiclewas traveling rough. Consumer pulled vehicle over, and noticed left rear tire needed air. While putting air in tire, there was side wall separation. Please provide further information.
While traveling 65mph on dry road conditions firestone, wilderness le tires on consumer's sideand passenger sideblewout at sidewalls.they wereoriginal equipment with six thousand miles on them,size p25575r1. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
Whileconsumer'swife was driving rear right tire blew out. The tire completely exploded, separating the sidewall from the tread.consumerdid not hit or run over anything. Pulled over, and changed the tire.then,took it to the dealer, and was told that the tire was not onrecall. Firestone, wilderness le,tire sizep265/70r16.
Blowout (outside sidewall). Tires were used on a 2001 chevrolet tahoe with only 17,000 miles use. Speed of the vehicle at time of incident was approx 60mph. This occurred at night when temperature was about 58 degrees.i have included this information so you can see that neither excessive speed or temperature was a contributing factor. Ts
The contact owns a 2006 gmc yukon xl 1500. While driving60 mph the right front tire side wall blew out. The contact lost control of the vehicle; however, he was able to drive to the nearest service station. The vehicle was towed and three tires were replaced. The tire dealer advised him to speak with the manufacturer regarding the failed tire. The failure and the current mileages were 25,358. The tire was firestone, tire line wilderness le, size p-265-70-r16, and the dot is 11m-s.
Firestone, wilderness le, p265/70r16, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2002, chevrolet, tahoe with 5895 miles. While driving 25-30 mphleft rear tire had a sidewall blowout, 3x8 inch split. No injuries.
Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: left rear tire experienced a blowout onoutside of sidewall while driving at 70 mph withdriver and one passenger in a 2001, gmc, yukon; original equipment, tire size p265/70r16, dot# v672wl12600. Firestone notified, and informed consumer that tire was not covered under recall, and nothing would be done. No injury or damage tovehicle. Also, tirewas available for analysis.feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Inappropriate tires on suv's could be the cause of rollovers.
A substantial amount of tire sidewall flex and under sprung suspension has caused back kick out on corners with bumps or expansion joints.
While traveling at 55 mph and without any indication tire had a blowout at inner sidewall. Please provide further information.
While driving at 70 mph the passenger side rear tire exploded from the sidewall. Alsodriver's side rear tire developed a hole in the sidewall, and the tire deflated. The cause of both failures was undetermined.
While driving at approximately 45 mph along texas hiway 242, a relatively new hiway with uniform road surface in good condition (north of houston). Vehicle is a 2003 chevrolet suburban. A loud buzzing sound was heard similar to that produced by the ribbed edge-of-roadway warning strip found on some hiways. I at first thought the character of the road surface had changed; then, a few seconds later, the passenger side rear tire collapsed suddenly. Upon stopping on the shoulder i found that the tire tread surface had separated from the sidewall on the outside of the tire and around the entire circumference of the tire just at the manufacturing seam where these two components are joined. Five radial rips had also occurred in the sidewall leading from about the middle of the sidewall to the separated tread/sidewall seam. The tires were standard equipment on the vehicle (purchased in may 2003) and have been driven approximately 25,500 miles. The tread is still very deep. The tires are firestone wilderness le p265/70r16 111s type.
While traveling at any speedfront end vibrated. Consumer inspected vehicle, and determined front tires were unevenly worn.
Firestone, wilderness le, p265/70r16, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2002, gmc, yukon with 700 miles. Rear driver side tire shredded at 65-70 mph.
Firestone, wilderness le, p265/70r16, dot w272wli060, original equipment on a 2000, gmc, yukon with 28000 miles.while driving 70 mphleft rear tire had tread separation. No accident, damage to vehicle was $ 1161.00.
Family of four on vacation in south dakota in 2002 suburban with firestone tires--less than 30,000 miles, back driver rear passenger tire completely blew apart all over highway damaging wheel well, rear door, etc.firestone store replaced the tire--we paid 1/3 of cost, said it was a delamination issue.filed claim with firestone for vehicle damage--they refuse to reimburse for $2,500 vehicle damage.
The firestone wilderness tires on my gmc yukon are failing to perform properally. Cupping and improper inside wear are a sever problem.the tires have been maintain and rotated for 35,000 miles.alainment has been checked by 2 different sources 1 being the gm dealer.tire ware is a very serious saftey matterwhich could cause serious injury.
Tire failed suddenly and without warning.tread separated violently breaking out internal wheel well component and adjacent window wash line.location was ih35 south of san antonio.level, smooth road surface.time - 9:00 pm temperature - 70 f. (dot number: mexicotiresize: p265/70r16)
Ea00023; tire tread separation:while driving about 65 mph sidewall onpassenger's front right tire compeletly blewout.driver was able to maintain control of vehicle. Eight people were traveling invehicle.original tire equipment on a 2001, chevrolet, suburban. Tire mileage 1200. Tire size p26570r16.firestone has not been contacted about the tire. Please provide any further information.
Driving along interstate at speed limit,tire tread separated, flew into wheel well. Considerable amount of damage to wheel well, and off course tire damage. Unknown parts repaired/replaced...will take car into dealership tomorrow morning.
Poor wear on tires.
While traveling at any speedfront end vibrated. Consumer inspected vehicle, and determined front tires were unevenly worn.
Firestone, wilderness le,p265/70r16, dot 8x72wli4700, original equipment on a 2001, gmc yukon xl with 14383 miles. While driving 30 mphheard a loud noise. Then noticed vibration. She pulled over, and sawtread on rear passenger tire had separated all around tire, except for 5 inches. No accident.
Complete tread separation from sidewalk on the exterior portion of tire with no apparent damage from a contributing factor.
Experience tire failure of firestone wilderness le on 2003 chev. Tahoe on 4/6/2008 when returning to memphis from atlanta.was traveling at 70-75mph when entire tread separated from tire causing a violent explosion of tire.i struggled to maintain control of the vehicle and was able to pull to the side.the entire tread was gone from the tire.the remaining materials were nothing more than steel belting materials.there was extensive damage done to the wheel well lining, fender, rear door, fender and bumper as well as paint damage.these tires had 68,000 miles on them with approx. 1/4" of tread remaining.i examined these tires and verified 34 lbs of pressure prior to leaving memphis for atlanta.no object was struck in the roadway.this was simply a tread failure.
Purchased new 2002 suburban with firestone wilderness le tires.tires were rotated and properly maintained however with less than 15,000 miles on them all 4 have large hunks of thread missing.dealer blew it off by saying that it is caused by the 1 mile a day of gravel road that i travel.tires on other vehicle that i've had including another suburban, traveling the same road never had this issue.*la
Have a 2003 gmc yukon with firestone wilderness le p265/70r16 tires on it. Have balanced and rotated tires as recommended. Previous balanced/rotate at 20,000. Current mileage 24,000 and mechanic refused to rotate due to broken belts and washboard effect showing on all tires. Mechanic stated these are the same tires as previously recalled. Could lead to complete tread/belt speraration.
The contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe with firestone wilderness lep265/70/r16 tires.while driving at 70mphthe contactheard a loud roaring noise and the vehicle started to swirl and became hard to control. The contact was able to pull over and upon inspection of the vehicle he noticed that the thread on the tire separated. The vehicle was taken to the tire shop and they stated that after 5 years they have no responsibility. The tire had not been replaced. Updated 01/31/11updated 04/21/11
Left rear tire on my 2000 yukonxl separated ,causing extensive damage to vehicle. All damage came from separated tire. I have firestone wilderness le tires with approx 45000 miles on them.
Pe00020, tire tread separation: while driving about 40 mph tread ondriver's side rear tire came off.driver was able to controlvehicle.original tire equipment on a 2000, suburban. Tire size 26570r16, dot # v672wl2.firestone was called about the tire. Consumer was sent a claim form.please provide any further information.
Firestone, wilderness le, p265/70r16, dot unknown, replacement equipment with 20000 miles on a 1999, ford, f150. Consumer noticed a noise coming fromtires while driving, pulled over and sawfront passenger tire had tread separation.
Tread separation-complete failure-only 2 passengers in vechile--no load-luckily no injury.(tiresize: p265/70r16)( dot number:tire size: p265/70r16 )
While driving about 80 mph right rear tire had a tread separation, tread came out, leavingwheel on a soft rubber and keeping control of vehicle.gmc, yukon, 2001, p-265/70r16.please provide more information.
I bought a new 2002 yukon xl which came with firestone wilderness le tires including the spare. I have rotated all tires properly and according to the maintenance schedule, every three to five thousand miles. I have had the front end alignment check out, which was found to be perfectly in alignment. The tires have 24,000 miles on them. All four of my tires are defective with high/low spots on the outside and inside tread. The three center rows of tread are wearing perfectly correct and even. The tire shop and the dealership reccommends replacing all the tires because they are a safety hazard and could possibly cause me to have an accident at higher highway speeds.
Consumer owned a 2000 chevrolet, suburban.all 4 tires have worn out along tread. Tires have been rotated sincevehicle has been purchased.right rear tirewas wearing alongtread tosidewall.tires never had good traction on any type of surfaces. Firestone wouldn't authorize anything to be done because theywere not apart of any recall. Tires have approximately 20,000 miles on them. Firestone dealer statedthat tires probably couldn't take another 3,000 miles.consumer was offered $20 off a new set of tires. P26570r16.dot#v672wl1045940.
The tread separated on the rear passenger tire of our 2001 suburban. The tire is a firestone wilderness le with 48,000 miles on it the serial number is v672wl23600. It was a 65 degree day and there was no load on the vehicle. The inside 1/3 of the tire looked like someone took a knife and sliced down under the cords.
2004 chevrolet avalanche tread separated from tire.
Was driving in newmexico on hot sumer day.tire failed.the tread and sidewall shreaded.firestone claimed it was not their fault!finally replaced the tire at a discount price of $70.00.there was no reason for this tire to have failed.had been driven the day before about 800 miles over hot highway.this was a brand new tire on a new vehicle.so sign of a hole or damage could be found.however tire was in bad shape. (tiresize: p265 70r16)( dot number: tire size: p265 70r16 )
While driving 73 mph the tread on the right rear tire separated. There was a shutter noise and tire was smoking and tire peeled over highway. Tire size 265/70r16, dot# v672wl2260 original equipment for 2000 gmc suburban.nlm
While going 70mph in a 2001, chevrolet, tahoe driver hearda noise, and feltrear tire dragging.tire had blownout, and tread was shredded. There was not prior warning. Size unknown, original tires with 18,000 miles on them.please provide more information.i
My wife had her tire separated at 60 mph.i had checked the pressure (40 psi) 2 hours before the incident. It never had pressure losses with this tire or the set. The outer sidewall completely separated, the inner side half diameter was also separated. The tire was a firestone wilderness le p265/70r16 dot 8x72 wl2 3501, which is 2 years old, and has 25,000 miles on right rear.*la
While driving 72 mph, without warning the right rear tire blewout.the driver was able to pull over and check the tire and noticed that the tread had separated. Please provide further details.
Purchased a surbuban 2002 in jun 2002.the truck came with firestone wilderness le.i had the tires rotated every six thousand miles and now i am told my dealer that they are pitted and that this is the sixth occurence that they have seen of these tires being defective.i notified firestone but they refused to assist me.
Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: left rear tire experienced a tread separation while traveling at 65 mph with only the driver in a 2000, gmc, yukon; original equipment; p265/70r16; dot# unavailable.tire was available for analysis. Please provide any further details.
Upon rotating the tires mechanicdetermined that all 4 tires inner tread was cupping. However, mechaniccould not identify the cause of the tire cupping becausevehicle's alignment was up to specs, and tire pressure was well maintained. *mr
With less than 24,000 miles on 2002 chevrolet suburban, there is extremely abnormal wear on treads of front tires in particular. Large, deep and uneven indentations on the tread, especially front inside of tires.
The tread on the left rear tire separated without warning, resulting in immediate tire failure.i was traveling at seventy miles per hour on a flat section of ih 35 south of san antonio.temperature was approximately 55 degrees f.time was approximately 9:00 pm.the tire literally came apart with flying pieces breaking out the plastic internal wheel well assembly and rear window wash hose lines.on 3/12/02 the dealer service center will check for any additional damage.the vehicle remained relatively stable but did cross over the adjacent lane and on to the road shoulder.i have taken photographs of ( and will retain) the tire.when trouble with firestone wilderness tires was intially made public i contacted the chevrolet dealer and was assured that the problem tires were a different type.when i reported the subject incident to the dealer he suggested that i contact the area gmc service center (1 800 222 1020).after reviewing the problem with the gmc representive iwas informedthat "to her personal knowledge" i was the first to have this problem.i then asked if someone calls in at some future time and asks if there has been any trouble with this tire would they be told that at least one person has had trouble.i was told that gmc's information system that she uses did not have the capabillity to distribute this information in a comprehensive manner.she did assure me that the design engineers would be made aware.i was also told that i probably would not hear from gmc again about this matter.i informed the representive that i wanted some assurance that the information about this potentially dangerous problem with this tire be, at the least, made available to the next person that inquires about this model of firestone tire.she suggested that i call firestone (1 800 356 4644).this rep., in turn, assured me that "to her knowledge" there have been no problems with this model tire, etc, etc. (dot number: mexicotiresize: p265/70r16)
Tire separation at 26000 miles
Tire valve stem failure.all four of my valve stems failed from what appears to be dry rot within a four week period. I was traveling down the interstate at 70 mph when my right front tire blew out. The valve stem had rotted off.after putting on my spare tire, i proceeded to my destination.two days later, i had a flat in the parking lot at work. The valve stem had rotted. I check my other tires, and the valve stems on them were rotted also.these tires only have about 20,000 miles on them. The valve stems are that old as this is the third set of tires/stems i have put on my tahoe. The allstate service truck helped change the tire on the side of road. I was traveling on the florida turnpike, about 30 miles north of ft. Pierce florida when the event occurred. A friend has given me a paper that says there was a major lawsuit against this valve stem manufacture and that deaths have occurred. I do not know why my tahoe did not flip, but it jerked to one side, and was extremely hard to stop. The tire was ruined. I am thankful that i am still alive.
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Electrical- power windows inoperable for the first 8 months that we owned this vehicle, involved 5 trips to the service department before problem was fixed.body design?problem - tires did not clear vehicle body without rubbing, causing irreversible damage to the tires. To the extent that the dealer keeps recommending us to buy 4 new tires when ever they service our vehicle.brakes -possible that there is a kink in the brake booster vacuum supply hose. I need to suggest to dealer that they consider this for a problem that were having with a noise and vibration coming from the front end when you press and release the brake pedal.dealer recommends that we buy 4 new tires, the problem with that diagnoses is that we also hear the noise when the car is not moving! i wonder if they read their tsb's (tiresize: p265/70r16)( dot number:tire size: p265/70r16 )
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