2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 Tiressidewall Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Tiressidewall Issues in the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
3 tiressidewall complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Tiressidewall Complaints
2001 CHEVROLET 2500 EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S TIRES LEFT DRIVER REAR TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. *MR THE TREAD WAS INTACT AND IN PERFECT CONDITION AFTER THE SIDEWALL FAILURE. *SC *JB
OUR 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD TRUCK, WHICH IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, WAS PRESENTED TO FIRESTONE ON SATURDAY APRIL 10, 2004 AT 10AM TO SHOW THEM EXCESSIVE CRACKS SURROUNDING SIDEWALLS CONSISTENTLY ON ALL FOUR ORIGINAL TIRES. THEY GAVE US A REPORT OF THE TREAD WEAR ON THE BOTTOMS WHICH WAS NOT THE CONCERN WE HAD AND OFFERED US A PRO-RATED RATE OF 45% OFF OF THE MANUFACTURES SUGGESTED RETAIL WHICH WOULD COME TO $489 WITH COSTS. WE EXPLAINED THAT THE TIRES WERE DRY ROTTING AND DAVE, THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE GREENSBURG, PA FIRESTONE TIRE & SERVICE CENTER EXPLAINED THAT CLIFF FROM FIRESTONE'S ENGINEERING DEPT, THE REGIONAL MANAGER HAD TOLD HIM THAT THERE ARE THREE STAGES OF DRY ROT AND IF THE TIRES WERE DRY ROT YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO FIT A PENNY INTO THE CRACKS. THIS IS WHERE WE LEFT OFF AS OF TODAY AND WILL BE COMMUNICATING FURTHER...
I HAVE MY CHEVY 2500HD IN TO CHECK ALL 4 FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT OEM TIRES BECAUSE OF SIDEWALL SEPARATION CONCERN. I HAVE 26,000 MILES ON THESE TIRES AND ALL ARE CONSISTENT MAYBE BECAUSE OF RECOMMENDED TIRE ROTATIONS. I HOPE I DON'T HAVE TO FOLLOW UP ON THIS PROBLEM FOR A RESOLUTION AFTER THE VISIT TO THE DEALER TODAY.
Other 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 Problem Areas
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Engine
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Electrical System
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Tirestreadbelt
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Steering
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Tires
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Power Train
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
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Fuelpropulsion System
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
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Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
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Fuel System Gasoline
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Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
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Service Brakes Electric
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
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Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Equipment
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Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Wheelsrim
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulic
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint