2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 Tirestreadbelt Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Tirestreadbelt Issues in the 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
5 tirestreadbelt complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tirestreadbelt Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO ROAD VENTURES A/T TIRS, SIZE 245/75 R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THERE WAS A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT DECREASED THE SPEED TO 10 MPH AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW UP. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW UP. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 184,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE STEEL TEX A/T RADIAL TIRES, SIZE L245/75/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND INSPECTED. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXHIBITED COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE WAS CHANGED AND REPLACED WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE DOT NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04T0003000. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 49,000. UPDATED 6/22/09 *CN UPDATED 06/25/09.*JB
STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRE FIRESTONE STEEL TX RADIAL A/T LT245/75R16 SEPARATED AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65 MPH. DRIVER MAINTAINED CONTROL OF VEHICLE BUT TRUCK WHEEL WELL AND BUMPER AND BODY OF TRUCK ARE DAMAGED. DRIVER RECOVERED STEEL BELT FRAGMENTS FROM FREEWAY AND TIRE IS AVAILABLE. FIRESTONE HAS REQUESTED WE SEND TIRE TO THEM. FIVE NEW TIRES WILL BE PURCHASED TO AVOID ADDITIONAL INCIDENTS. *JB
CHEVROLET K2500 2002, BRIDGESTONE DUELLER A/T TIRE DAMAGED THE VEHICLE. *BF *JB
BLOWOUT OF BRIDGESTONE DUELLER AT 693, LT285/75R/16, DOT NO.EJLFCCB2501 CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND $4,000.00 DAMAGE TO TRUCK. NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAUSING VEHICLE TO LEAVE ROADWAY.*AK *MR
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Service Brakes
88 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
81 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
26 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
20 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
11 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Electrical System
8 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
4 complaints
Parking Brake
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
4 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint