This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The vehicle has B.F. goodrich T/a, size P245/75R16 tires. While driving 40 mph, the front passenger side tire blew out where the tread meets the sidewall. The rim was damaged. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The dot number was unknown. The current mileage was 151,000 and failure mileage was 140,000.
Submission regarding automobile accident caused by bf goodrich tires (land terrain lt 245/75R 16 load range E dot N911) seeking reimbursement for repairs. While driving the consumer noticed a severe vibration. As the consumer pulled over to inspect the vehicle the passenger side rear tire blewout. The blowout damaged the right rear quarter panel, muffler, muffler support and tail pipe. It appear to the consumer that the tire tread separated and caused the tire to blowout.
Vehicle tire blow outs and tread separations. While driving the passenger side rear tire tread separated from the tire damaging the right rear fender and mud flap. The next day the drivers side rear tire tread separated damaging the wheel well and mud flap. The consumer request reimbursement for the damage to the truck plus the difference in the remaining life of the failed tires. The manufacturer refused reimbursement stating that the tire was operated for an unknown period of time with insufficient air pressure.
Firestone steeltex class action status request. While pulling a fifth wheel trailer at about 50 mph, the driver heard a loud thump from the rear of the vehicle. The consumer stopped and noticed that eh rear tire had separated and the loose tread end was hitting the mud flap and curled the panel upward into the wheel well. Upon request the consumer sent the tire to Firestone on May 18, 2004. On June 8, 2004 the consumer received a letter from a law firm indicating that his claim for reimbursement had been denied.
While driving, the front passenger side tire experienced tread separation, which caused severe damage to the front end. Please provide additional information.
Consumer states that while driving at 70 mph, the driver's side rear tire blewout. The outer belt came loose from the tire and did extensive damage to rear side panel and small damage to back tail gate. Consumer had to purchase a new tire with insurance. Dealer notified.
Wilderness AT model # P265/75R16 lft/rear tire disintegrated on the sidewall. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that it was probably because of air pressure. While driving 75 mph, the truck suddenly dropped to the left with indications of a blowout.. the consumer discovered the tread on the tire had separated.
Firestone steel tex radial 24575R16, dotvn11bac original tires; there's only 530 seconds of tread left on all for tires. Left rear tire tread completely separated. Cause is unknown.
I was traveling on interstate 287 North at approximately 65 mph when I felt rattling and my vehicle starting shaking. Moments later, the tire exploded. I lost control of the vehicle for a few seconds, was able to gain control and move the vehicle safely on to the shoulder. The sidewalls remained on the rim, however the entire tread separated.
Tire blow out on interstate. The tread completely separated from the tire and driver lost control but regained control of the vehicle and was finally able to stop on the left shoulder. Owner still has the tire and separated parts. There was some damage to the pickup truck when the tread of the tire hit the wheel well. Chrome was torn and bent, the wheel well liner was ripped off and the bumper was damaged.
The weather was clear and approx 70 degrees (F). It occurred on I-25 approx 10 miles North of pueblo, co. The tread was in good shape and the pressure was correct. The tire suddenly competely separated and shredded within seconds. (dot number: W273wma259 tiresize: P265/75R16)
At 25,000 miles right rear Firestone, Wilderness AT tire size: P265/75R16, dot: Unknown developed cracks in tread. Then, with approximately 40,000+ miles on other three tires on 1999, Chevrolet, Silverado, cracks have developed in tread. Firestone center is offering to prorate tires at 54%, and replace them with other Firestone tires. Dot number W272wma238, consumer requesting all tires be replaced.
The passenger side rear tire tread separated from the tire while driving causing damage to the fender, the consumer replaced all four tires and is seeking reimbursement (Firestone Wilderness AT P265/75R16), consumer is having difficulty from the manufacturer who states the tires are not included in the recall. Nlm
Driving on freeway and tire blew unexpectedly. The tread seperated from tire. I have the tire and I am very scared to drive the vehcile. The dealer will not help me and that concerns me. Are they not accountable for safety or for repairing defects? please help an average citizen. (tiresize: Lt24575R16)( dot number: Tire size: Lt24575R16 )
Driving on freeway and tire blew unexpectedly. The tread separated from tire. I have the tire and I am very scared to drive the vehcile. The dealer will not help me and that concerns me. Are they not accountable for safety or for repairing defects? please help an average citizen. (tiresize: Lt24575R16)( dot number: Tire size: Lt24575R16 )
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