2002 Pontiac Montana Tires Problems

“Upon washing my 2002 Pontiac Montana minivan today, I noticed that the right front tire (general xp2000 gt - p215/70r15) has approximately 14 inches of sidewall separation. I commute 2 hours to work each day on the interstate and would not have noticed this if I had not been washing my tires. My husband inspects the tread and air frequently. I shutter to think what may have happened to me or any of my four children had this gone undetected. I bought this vehicle last fall from a used car dealership. …”

“The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Montana. The contact stated that the head gasket and the intake gasket had corroded from a cooling leak. She also experienced overheating and the only coolant that the dealer is telling her to use is dex cool. The contact stated that this type of coolant has been known to cause failures and that there should be some other type of coolant to use. …”

“The contact stated while driving 65mph, on newly purchased snow tires, road debris was noticed. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road for inspection and all four tires showed tread separation on the sidewall. After replacing the tires with the same brand, the vehicle began to operate roughly. While the vehicle was traveling 50mph, it rode as if the tires were uneven. At the local repair shop, the mechanic noticed bubbles on all four tires. The tires were returned to the tire dealer where the tires were traded for a different brand. …”