10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 1
Average Mileage:
2,853 miles

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problem #49

Feb 182005

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 102,884 miles
The contact stated the ABS sensor has been replaced twice. This failure almost caused two accidents. Both ABS sensors malfunctioned within 10,000 miles. The dealership replaced the first sensor because it was oxidized to the hub assembly. The second sensor was cleaned. There was a NHTSA recall campaign 05V379000 concerning the anti lock brakes, but the contact's state was not included in the recall. The tire were cupped and had to be replaced due to a vibration coming from the vehicle. Updated 01/11/06.

- Blaine, MN, USA

problem #48

Apr 192004

Silverado 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,900 miles
At 36,900 miles I had the rear and front pinion berrings replaced on my drive train. I also replaced the tires which were worn out. The vehicle is not driven much (4.5 years old) as indicated by the mileage. I also experienced my accelorator being "stiff" when I attempt to depress it. I think GM needs to look into their shoddy transmission components. I also had the rear seal replaced at approximately 10,000 miles.

- Plant City, FL, USA

problem #47

May 122003

Silverado

  • miles
Consumer states that the tires on vehicle have wires coming out of all four tires. Dealer notified.

- Oak Grove, AR, USA

problem #46

Jul 092002

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
The two front tires had tread separations and both tires were out of round and could not be balanced.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #45

Oct 102001

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
While driving consumer heard noise, vehicle was taken to dealership and diagnosed with a bad tire on the front left side, resulting in wear on other tire, consumer took vehicle back to original dealership and Firestone co. For repairs, but did not receive repairs to tire, no specific tire information was given.

- Elgin, TX, USA

problem #44

Jan 092002

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
Truck started vibrating, took a tire to a Firestone dealer, they said that happens when tires aren"T rotated properly, I work at a auto service repair center, and my tires are rotated every 6000 mi faithfully, so I disagree. (tiresize: P265R75R16)

- Roscoe, IL, USA

problem #43

Feb 112002

(reported on)

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front tires started to show noticeable wear, cause could have been that the front end was out of alignment. They rotated the back tires to front and realigned the front end. Same wear appeared at 5000 miles. Goodyear told me the 23575R16 must be 35lbs on all four tires. The label on the door says 28lbs front end and 35lbs on rear tires. Goodyear says the low inflation has caused permanent damage.

- Fresno, AK, USA

problem #42

Oct 102001

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
While driving consumer heard noise, vehicle was taken to dealership and diagnosed with a bad tire on the front left side, resulting in wear on other tire, consumer took vehicle back to original dealership and Firestone co. For repairs, but did not receive repairs to tire, no specific tire information was given.

- Elgin, TX, USA

problem #41

Aug 202001

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Popping and cracking noise coming from the tires on my truck.

- Narrows , VA, USA

problem #40

May 012001

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
Tires cupping on the outside and inside also pieces of tores coming off.

- Ossipee, NH, USA

problem #39

Sep 192001

(reported on)

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
At 2000 miles front tires started to show noticeable wear, dealer said front end out of alignment could have cause the tire wear, rotated the back tires to the front and realigned the front end, same wear appeared at 5000 miles. Goodyear said low inflation cause permanent damaged. The pressure is 35lbs on all four tires, although the labels says 28lbs on front and 35lbs on the rear.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #38

May 102001

Silverado

  • miles
I`ve replaced the tires 3 times in 2001. I`ve had tires balanced numerous times. I`V E replaced all 4 shocks in 2001. (tiresize: 16)

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #37

Jul 012001

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
Brought truck into auto dealership and Firestone dealership, and both told me that my tire is delaminating. Both told me this is from driving with a flat tire. This tire has never been flat, nor has it ever been low. This is the second issue I have had with the Firestone tires on this truck. (tiresize: P265/75R)

- Andover, MN, USA

problem #36

Aug 022001

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
Slight to heavy vibration occurs at highway speeds of beginning at 64mph to 78mph. Pickup has been do dealer 4 times since purchased new on 07/28/01 regarding vibration. Dealer keeps rebalancing the tires and this does not correct the problem. The pickup will be in the dealer's shop again this week, only this time they are looking for drivetrain problems. The vibration at highway speeds appears to be a reoccuring problem with the Silverado since introduction based on other consumer complaints.

- Canon, CO, USA

problem #35

Aug 022001

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
Pickup has been to dealer 4 times since purchased new 7/28/01 for vibration which appears to be out of balanced tires. Tires found out of balance by dealer, but problem is not corrected. Vibration occurrs between 60mph to 77mph. (dot number: 24575R16 tiresize: LT245/75R/)

- Canon City, CO, USA

problem #34

May 302001

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
I was in the Idaho mountains on a day trip when both rear Firestone at tires went flat. I changed the most flat of the two and made it into a town on the spare and a flat tire. I put air in the flat tire and made it home. I contacted GM and they told me that the Firestone at tires on their trucks were different than on Ford and that their's were safe (yea right). I went to a tire retailer in my area and had all the Firestone Wilderness AT tires (including the spare) removed from my truck and new tires (not Firestone) installed. The tire installer verified that the problem was tread separation. I just wanted to ask you to please recall these killer tires. I was lucky and didn't kill myself and my family on our outing because of them. All it cost me was $500 for new tires to replace the garbage Firestone Wilderness AT tires that Chevrolet installed on my truck. (tiresize: P26575R16)

- Idaho Falls, ID, USA

problem #33

Jul 122001

Silverado

  • miles
While driving on the freeway at 75miles per hour the left rear tire had a blowout, the tire completely peeled apart. It took my husband about 1mile to come to a stop, during which time the tire caused damage to the paint, wheel well, tore off a mud flap, and bent the steel rim. The vehicle is a work truck so my husband purchased 4 new tires immediately the truck was vibrating because of the bent rim so he also purchased new rims. Please let me know if anything that I might collect from Firestone. I know his tires are not on the recall"?"but it came apart just like all the tires you see on tv and the internet...thanx in advance jo lachance. (dot number: Vn11bfc tiresize: LT245/75R1)

- Desert Hills, AZ, USA

problem #32

Aug 162000

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
I had a Firestone Wilderness AT tire in the size of P265/75R16 blow the entire sidewall out at a speed of aprox 55 with about 2000 miles on the tire. The auto was a Chevrolet Silverado, the tire looked lik it was cut around the sidewall just like the tires I saw on the recall of 15 inch. (tiresize: P265/75R16)( dot number: Tire size: P265/75R16 )

- Milford, UT, USA

problem #31

Sep 202000

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
Tire walls separated due to partial deflation from slow leaking puncture/ tire was not driven on the sidewalls complete deflation occurred while parked....tire experts and insurance agent examined and agreed that the tire was not driven on sidewalls and rim....the tire developed severe bulges on sidewalls and in tread upon reinflation......tire is still in my possession for examination. (tiresize: P265/75R16)( dot number: Tire size: P265/75R16 )

- Lander, WY, USA

problem #30

Jun 112000

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
Despite repeated alignments and balancings, the tires vibrate, the vehicle pulls, and wet and snow performance is poor compared to other oe tires GM has used in the past, I.e. Goodyear. I have discussed this problem with national tire and battery, and they are of the opinion that all Wilderness AT tires are defective and should be recalled. I have found many other owners of Chevy trucks will similar experiences, and there are many people on the internet that have documented blowouts. It is time to act and get Wilderness AT tires off the road with a complete recall. Thank you for investigating this matter. James cilecek, md. Cjaimesw@hotmail.com. (tiresize: 265 75 16)( dot number: Tire size: 265 75 16 )

- Fairfax, VA, USA

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