Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||||
| 3425 | 3425A | 10021075 | Unable to program tire size in ebcm/vses. *kb | 03/01/2007 | |
| 3562 | 3562C | 10021010 | Bridgestone dueler product information update. *kb | 02/22/2007 | |
| 4193 | 12/01/2007 | 4193D | 10021022 | P245/70r17 general ameritrac tire wear vibration. *kb updated 12/13/07. *nj updated 1/30/08. *nj | 02/22/2007 |
| 4223 | 10021020 | Bridgestone duravis tire chip and tear issue. *kb | 02/22/2007 | ||
| 3562A | 10016866 | Bridgestone dueler product information update. *tt *sc | 10/13/2005 | ||
| 030310002 | 06/01/2004 | 10012160 | Use of correct installation procedure for loose hubcap assembly. this service bulletin replaces 030310002. *eh | 02/16/2005 | |
| 030310006D | 09/01/2005 | 030310006E | 10012161 | 20 inch wheels and tires available through gmspo. *eh *tt | 02/16/2005 |
| 3235 | 10010654 | 20 inch wheels stop sell on 1500 crew cab with 5'8' bed. *eh | 12/03/2004 | ||
| 3132A | 3132B | 10010024 | Nvg149 np3 transfer case may exhibit a bind or shudder on turns. *tc | 11/03/2004 | |
| 3157 | 01/01/2004 | 10010018 | Excessive tire spin setting diagnostic trouble code c0543. *tc | 11/03/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 08/30/2010 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado. the vehicle was equipped with general tires, size p245/70r17. the contact stated that he had a flat tire and purchased some pennzoil fix a flat s455, 16 oz to repair the drivers size front tire. he stated that while fixing the flat the hose disconnected from the can since the plastic ring was cracked. he stated that all of the chemicals from the can released in his face. he stated that the can was labeled incorrectly regarding using sun glasses, glasses or goggles while using the product. he referenced recall 99e007000, tires. the contact sustained injuries to his lungs, both eyes, and a burn on his face. the contact was unable to provide a vin. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 54,000. | |||
| 03/30/2006 | 15800 | 1 | 07/30/2005 |
| Tire blow out, side wall failure. this occurred at 70 mph. no indication of tire problem until failure. *jb | |||
| 10/06/2005 | 1000 | 2 | 06/25/2005 |
| Dt: the contact started having problems at 1,000 miles with the tires. the tires started feathering on the outside edges. at 2,700 miles the dealer replaced the front tires on 10-6-05. the rear tires also started to feather. the dealership refused to replace the rear tires under warranty. the front end alignment was performed at that time. in regard to the alignment, the camber, caster, toe in, and toe out were all determined out of adjustment on all four sides from the factory. this was determined by the dealership. after the new tires and the front end alignment was done the vehicle still pulled to the left extremely hard. *ak | |||
| 04/30/2005 | 4685 | 1 | |
| Dt: the tires are out of round and they make the vehicle shimmy. the gm dealers replaced two of the four tires already, but was, suppose to replace all four of the tires. now the vehicle shimmies again. the dealer had the consumer come in on three different occasions to get information off the tires. noticed happened on april 30, 2005, and it only has 4685 miles on it. *ak | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| 2005 silverado, had to replace tires. sides were worn out. dealership that we purchased from would not replace. went to my pontiac dealer and they prorated the amount for new tires (bridgestone tires). *nm | |||
| 01/02/2006 | 3100 | 1 | 11/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 50 mph on a highway a hissing noise was heard as if there was air leaking, followed by the rear end of the vehicle swaying. the contact pulled over, and the contact discovered the left rear tire blew out along the sidewall area. there were no obvious road hazards. the tire indicator warning lights did not illuminate, and the contact had not experienced any prior problems with the tires. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer collected the tire, and a manufacturer representative inspected the tire. under the representatively instruction the dealer replaced the tire. the manufacturers recommended tire pressure to be 35 psi; however, the contact kept the pressure at 40 psi. the contact believed the tires on the vehicle were incorrect, but the manufacturer had the exact same tires listed on the recommendation sticker on the vehicle itself. the tires are general ameri-trac p245/70/r17 and were the original tires at purchase. *ak the contact's father owns a 2003, chevrolet impala which is still under warranty and had the same exact failure on two occasions. the first time the dealer, service chevrolet, replaced the computer. the second time the car had to be towed to the dealership and the ignition switch was replaced. the problem with these vehicles can lead to a very dangerous situation if heat is needed in the car during the winter, but it will not start. contact maintains that there should be a recall. *ak | |||
| 10/28/2005 | 2500 | 1 | |
| Rt front tire blew out on my 2005 silverado while driving. tire only had 2500 miles on it. it was a bridgestone dueller a/t tire. i am going to contact the dealer on oct 31 to find out if my tire will be replaced along with the rim. caused loss of vehicle control and could have caused major damage or death if failure happened at speed or on crowded road. *nm | |||
| TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||
| 02/22/2005 | 1 | ||
| Pickup came with 17 inch tires. ordered 3 new 17 inch tires and was planning on using the spare as the 4th tire. the spare was a 16 inch tire instead on a 17 inch. dealership claims no damage wil come to vehicle or lost of driving control when using the 16 inch tire. gm web site clearly states mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. dealership showed me bulleting from gm stating the size difference will not cause concern. who do i believe?*ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 10/20/2005 | 5000 | 1 | 06/01/2005 |
| Dt: the contact stated while driving the tire separated from the tread. he felt a vibration in the rear of the vehicle. several moments later, the tire blew. the manufacturer was contacted , and they offered no free remedy. the tire line was 245/70r17. *ak updated 12/7/2005 - general tire. *nm | |||
| 09/18/2005 | 1 | 04/30/2005 | |
| Dt: had a tire blow out on the passengers side. this happened on september 18, 2005. contacted the manufacturer of trailer, and they repaired it. however, the insurance company paid for it. took the tire to the mechanic at dealership, and he saw no reason why this happened. the tire was not dry rotted and | |||
| 08/20/2005 | 8500 | 1 | 06/11/2005 |
| I purchased a new 2005 chevrolet silverado vin 1gchk23225f933277 - my tires are falling apart - the rubber is falling off. - i called the dealer able chevrolet, i took it to a local dealer and was told - too bad. this is a serious issue with the bridgestone/firestone tire. i cannot reach a firestone representative - *nm | |||