2002 Chevrolet Silverado Tires Problems

“I was driving on a wet road in a 2002 chevy Silverado when the vehicle started to hydroplane out of control off the road. I was driving about 55 MPH at the time. Have there been any studies on the perofrmace of vehicles under slick road conditions? Are trucks more likely to hydroplane than other types of automobile? Since this incident I am concerned about the safety of driving my vehicle in poor weather conditions.”

“08/14/2005 traveling from atlanta, ga on I-95 and noticed a vibration coming from the left front of vehicle started slowing down then the truck started shaking so bad it was almost hard to control. Stopped vehicle safely and inspected front end and found that the left front tire had separated at the radial belt. Found a back country store and had a tire install (used all that was avail). Tire cost 150.00 boy was I taken. Still have tire in my possession.”

“I purchased new, a 2002 Chevrolet 2500 hd crew cab 4x4 from ed morse sawgrass Chevrolet. In 2004, after noticing signs of cracking on the sidewalls and area where the sidewall meets the treads on all four tires, I brought the truck to maroone Chevrolet service center for inspection. I explained that I was concerned that the tires, having approximately 24,000 miles on them, should not be cracking that it might be dangerous. The supervisor inspected them and told me that it was normal and I had nothing to worry about. I asked for something in writing and he refused to give me anything. …”

“Firestone steeltex radial tire [lt245/75r16] [load range e m/s] tread separated [driver side rear of 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton heavy duty pick up] while towing a fifth wheel trailer at 65 miles per on interstate I-75 in kentucky. It sounded like driving on the grooves used to warn drivers they are going off the road. Then the rear of the truck began to move slightly left/right. We were just starting up a long, steep hill in the slow lane and were able to pull over onto the shoulder in a good spot where people could see us. Many drivers came close, but we were not injured. …”

“Goodyear wrangler rts tires developing sidewall bulges and bumps. Out of concern for safety, the consumer had the tires pulled at about 8,000 miles, and the winter tires installed. All sounds, vibrations, and noises went away after the tire change (DOT number of the four faulty tires 306r DOT md70-d5wr 4903, 308l DOT md70-d5wr 5003, 403l DOT md70-d5wr 5003, 233l DOT md70-d5wr 4803).”