The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with bf goodrich rugged terrain tires, size: LT265/75/R16 (na). While driving approximately 55 mph, the rear passenger tire started to make an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to discount tire to be inspected. The contact was informed of ply separation to the tire. The tire was replaced. Approximately 26 days later, the rear driver's side tire experienced a blowout. The tire was replaced. The tire manufacturer was contacted by discount tire and informed of the failures. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 138,000. The tire failure mileage was unknown.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with bf goodrich all terrain tak02 tires, size: LT265/75/R16. While parked, the contact's vehicle rolled away and crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The contact mentioned that there were tread marks on the driveway. The contact stated that the tires were new replacement tires. The vehicle was taken back to where the tires were purchased where the tire pressure was reduced. However, the contact stated that the failure recurred on one other occasion while the vehicle was parked in the driveway with the emergency brake engaged. While driving approximately 30 mph on a damp road, the vehicle began to sway back and forth. The vehicle was taken back to the unknown location where the tires were replaced and the failure was corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 105,000 and the tire failure mileage was 25. The dot number was not available.

- Canton, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with North gateway buckshot mudder (na) tires, size: P265/85/R65 (na). While driving approximately 55 mph, the tread separated on all four tires and the tires became flat. Pieces of the tires dented the fender and also caused the mud flap to detach. The tires were not diagnosed or replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was unable to be contacted. The VIN was not available. The approximate tire failure mileage was 5,000. The vehicle failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

- Melvin, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with Michelin ltx M/S tires, size 245/75R16 (na). While driving 70 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. The contact discovered that the rear driver side tire blew out and the tread was partially separated. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 13T012000 (tires), but did not confirm if the VIN was included. The vehicle was diagnosed but, not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 23,900. Updated 12/01/14

- Masa, AZ, USA

The contact stated while driving the tire separated from the tread. He felt a vibration in the rear of the vehicle. Several moments later, the tire blew. The manufacturer was contacted, and they offered no free remedy. The tire line was 245/70R17. Updated 12/7/2005 - general tire.

- Mt Morris, MI, USA

Had a tire blow out on the passengers side. This happened on September 18, 2005. Contacted the manufacturer of trailer, and they repaired it. However, the insurance company paid for it. Took the tire to the mechanic at dealership, and he saw no reason why this happened. The tire was not dry rotted and of the tread came off.

- Cape Made Courthouse, NJ, USA

I purchased a new 2005 Chevrolet Silverado VIN [xxx]- my tires are falling apart - the rubber is falling off. - I called the dealer able Chevrolet, I took it to a local dealer and was told - too bad. This is a serious issue with the Bridgestone/Firestone tire. I cannot reach a Firestone representative - updated 07/19/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Dixon, CA, USA