2000 Saturn LS Tires Problems

“While driving at 50 MPH, steering wheel started to vibrate then had a jerking movement due to the tires cupping and wearing. Dealer contacted. Please provide additional information. Ts”

“I have contacted Saturn about the tire problems associated with the LS series, which I currently own the car of the first launch year, 2000. I am now on my third set of tires. They tell me that it is the tires, but I am also on the third brand of tire. I know that I am not alone in this problem. While at the garage with this last set of tires, another consumer had to replace their tires at 5000 miles. I have asked Saturn to look into a possible design flaw with regards to the way the car's chassis is styled. They refuse to listen to what I have to say. …”

“The contact stated while driving 70 MPH something was noticed through the rear view mirror coming off the vehicle. It was pulled over and upon inspection the right rear tire had separated. The spare tire was put on the vehicle then it was taken to a repair shop for inspection. The mechanic noticed the left rear tire was also separating and the left rear tire was replaced. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 05/04/06”

“First incident was reported on 6/22/00. Vehicle was noisy. On a vist on 8/01/2000 had an occasion to borrow a vehicle of the same kind. Came back and informed them that I wanted someone to drive my car. Upon driving and investigating noise, first incident of tires cupping. Two tires were replaced. Noticed tires noise again at approx. 35,730 miles, again tires were cupped and two replaced. Asked at that time if this was occurring in other 2000 l series saturns, was told yes. Asked what the problem was, and they didn't know. Noise occurred again in 8/15/01, again cupping of tires, replaced two. …”

“Tire delaminated at highway speed, less than 8 hours and 250 miles after being checked by my neighborhood firestone store. I know of atb least 1 other Saturn ls2 owner who had a similar delamination. I am now concerned about the safety of these tires, as the problem is like the explorer problem. I was just lucky not to loose control of my car. Don't know if these tires came from the decator plant but this could be a problem similar to the explorer problen. Fortuniately the lower center of gravity probably keeps the Saturn from flipping over.( DOT number: ? Tire size: p205, 65r1 )”