10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 2,727 miles
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The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 01T001000, concerning the tires:tread/belt. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall. This caused the tire to blowout on the front passenger's side. When he contacted the dealership, they claimed the tire was not included due to the serial number. The tire has been replaced at consumer's expense.
- Emporia, VA, USA
While driving 60 mph passenger side rear tire tread separated.
- Sugar Land, TX, USA
Consumer stated while driving, the left rear tire experienced tread separation.(Firestone wilderness le P265/70R16).
- Austin, TX, USA
While traveling on highway and without prior warning driver's side tire experienced tread separation. Firestone, 16inch.
- Manhattan Beach, CA, USA
Consumer stated while driving, the left rear tire experienced tread separation.(Firestone wilderness le P265/70R16).
- Austin, TX, USA
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: Mexico tiresize: P265/70R16)
- Austin, TX, USA
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 I was informed that "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: Mexico tiresize: P265/70R16)
- Austin, TX, USA
Firestone, wilderness le, P265/70R16, dot V672wl11200, original equipment on a 2000, Chevrolet, Suburban with 22000 miles. While driving 65 mph rear passengers tire experienced tread separation.
- Mount Pleasant, SC, USA
PE 00 020/tread separation, while traveling at 65-70 mph left rear tire had a tread separation, and five rips/tears on sidewall with driver only in a 2000, Chevrolet, Suburban, original equipment; tire size P265/70R16; dot# V672wl1389. Firestone was not notified at this time. *akdotv672wl1389 Firestone wilderness le P265/70R16.
- Wilsonville, OR, USA
Consumer received recall C00093-S, however he had already replaced all Firestone tires except for the spare, dealer replaced spare and has been unable to refund consumer for the cost of replacing the tires prior to the recall, tire size LT265/75R16.
- El Paso, TX, USA
The Firestone tire company had issued a recall (01T-001) to the consumer, and the consumer contacted the manufacturer, the consumer was told an option of replacing the tires and getting cash refund from local dealer, the dealer refused to process cash refund stating that the recall did not include cash refund option and the consumer did not know what action to take.
- Tempe, AZ, USA
While driving, vehicle developed a vibration in the rear, upon inspection the consumer found a severe buldge and deformity in the tread area of the left rear tire, the consumer's tire was not included in recall(Firestone wilderness le P265/70R16). Nlm
- Tallahasse, FL, USA
Right rear Firestone wilderness le tire, P265/70R16, experienced tread separation, dot # V672wl11800, consumer replaced all tires, Firestone was only willing to prorate the faulty tire.
- Short Hills, NY, USA
Firestone wilderness left rear tire's P265/70R16, dot 8X72wli1600 belt broke causing vibration, consumer was albe to control vehicle and exit highway, Firestone replaced tire with an upgrade at a prorated discount.
- Saint Louis, MO, USA
Right rear Firestone wilderness (P235/75R16) tire tread separated from the main casing while driving, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
- Santa Fe, NM, USA
PE00 020; consume R was traveling about 65mph on the highway and vehicle started vibrating. She was able to pull over to the shoulders, and called her husband to change the tire. Right rear tire tread had separated. Tire was a Firestone, steeltex#,LT2457516 #dot vn, and the Firestone dealership was notified.
- Seguin, TX, USA
Major tread separation on the right rear of our new Suburban, at highway speed and near boise, Idaho. Fortunately the vehicle was removed from the freeway without loss of control. The boise, Idaho Firestone dealer refused to warrantee the tire, saying the cause was abuse. The tire is 6 months old and can be proved to be monitored regularly. The dealer required that we pay retail for the replacement tire, without any assistance. The tread failure is exactly like the description of the Wilderness AT failures. We want to bring this to your attention because of our traumatic experience and the fact that the le 16" tire is not on the recall list. We would also appreciate your assistance in getting the remaining three tires replaced, as we are not comfortable in driving our new vehicle any longer. We will next be in contact with the selling dealership, to see if the can help us.( dot number: Tire size: 265/70R16 )
- Bend, OR, USA
The tire developed severe tread displacement and disfigurement. Luckily, we noticed the vibration when it started and pulled off immediately. We had very little warning. It started all of a sudden. We were on the expressway, at 70 mph, with 5 people and a load of luggage. It was 98 degrees out at the time the tire failed. The tire was kept by the Chevrolet dealer in fernandina beach. Fl. their name is ron anderson Chevrolet, 904-261-5776. David dubose in service has the tires. They replaced all 4 of the wilderness tires on the vehicle.( dot number: N/a tire size: P265/70R16 )
- Tallahassee, FL, USA
2 weeks after getting the car I notice something wrong with tires, at 60 miles the car wants to break in pieces, , I believe that this tires are no diffrent that the others sizes and name in the recall from Firestone. Please check this tires too before someone get injury or kill. Thanks.( dot number: Tire size: P265/70/16 )
- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
- Friendswood, TX, USA