1997 Buick LeSabre

NHTSA — Tires: Tread/Belt Problems

5.8

fairly significant

Crashes / Fires:: 0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:: 0 / 0
Average Mileage:: 14,205 miles

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problem #6

Jan 032006

LeSabre 6-cyl

Automatic transmission
85,232 miles

Hearing a thumbing sound while driving the car, I went to investigate the were abouts of the noise. I could not see the problem but, when my wife said that there was a loud thumbing noise that occurs only while driving. Two days later the right rear tire was flat. I took the tire off the car and noticed that the tire was separated from the tire and a piece was missing. Approx 6-8 inches of rubber was gone. Firestone tire P205-70R15 95S. Can you explain the circumstance of this tire? this is my third set of tires at 85232 original miles on the 1997 Buick Lesabre custom car. Can you help.

- Hayward , CA, USA

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problem #5

Jan 132003

(reported on)

LeSabre

miles

While driving 65mph vehicle experienced tread separation on front right tire. Please provide any additional information...

- Grove City, OH, USA

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problem #4

Apr 012002

LeSabre

Automatic transmission
miles

While driving at 70 mph, the left front tire separated. There was a minimal damage to the vehicle. Mounted on a 1997, Buick Lesabre, 30000 miles, original equipment.. consumer was also informed that the remaining tires needed to be replaced as well.

- Pharr, TX, USA

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problem #3

Feb 011999

(reported on)