2004 Chevrolet Suburban Tires Problems

“We were driving southbound on us hwy 131 just north of kalamazoo, mi. Our wilderness at p255/70r16 shredded and almost caused us to roll over. The damage done to the vehicle was approximately $2400 plus $197 for two tires. We bought Suburban from a ford dealer in wi in december 2011. The tires were on the vehicle. We found out that they were recalled and also were 14 years old. We went to the ford dealer to see about being reimbursed for the two tires that they knowingly put on the Suburban. …”

“I had a flat tire on a 2004 chevy Suburban. After about 1 hour of trying, I was not able to release the spare tire hoist on the vehicle. Since I could not access the spare tire, I had to call for a tow truck. The tow truck driver also could not get the spare tire to release from the vehicle. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer had to replace the bad hoist. This was the first time I tried to use the spare hoist since the vehicle was purchased. The dealer said that this is a common failure and the tow truck driver agreed. …”

“Incidents regarding bridgestone p265/70r17 dueller h/t tires 113s m&s. Tires have premature wear and tear where my vehicle only has 11,000 miles. Had an alignment done and the mechanic states alignment fine after having to spend $80 but feels this particular vehicle has issues with the bridgestone tires and should be recalled or covered by warranty.”

“Dt: contact stated when he took the vehicle to the dealer for routine services the mechanic found that 2 front tires were worn out because the idler arm and the pitman shaft needed to be replaced .the vehicle was repaired at no cost to consumer because the vehicle was still under warranty. Updated 12/27/05.”

“I purchase a new Chevrolet Suburban in june 2004 from priority Chevrolet in chesapeake virginia. At about 4000 miles I noticed the inside edges (about 1 inch wide) on the front tires were wearing more than the rest of the tire surface, I called the service department of the dealership and they told that while they are aware of the problem with uneven tire wear on suburbans that it is not a warranty covered item. I took the vehicle to firestone and they told me the cambers needed to be adjusted. …”