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1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Tires Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Tires Issues in the 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

8 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Tires Complaints

#10038335 |
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND. THEN, LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ALMOST COLLIDED WITH A UTILITY POLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION CONSUMER NOTICED A BASEBALL SIZED HOLE IN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, AND TREAD SEPARATION FROM THE TIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES INVOLVED WITH THIS INCIDENT. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOTIFIED.*AK
#10021572 |
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES. THE TIRES ARE FIRESTONE. MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED.*AK
#564048 |
WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO CHANGE LANES, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WOBBLE DUE TO THE FRONT LEFT TIRE HAD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-90-543) *YH
#564048 |
WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO CHANGE LANES, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WOBBLE DUE TO THE FRONT LEFT TIRE HAD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-90-543) *YH
#749166 |
CRACKING NEAR THE RIM ALL THE WAY AROUND WITH SIGNS OF SEPARATION AT THE SIDEWALL/TREAD AREA.*AK (TIRESIZE: LT225/75R1)
#555729 |
LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT WITHOUT WARNING AND VIOLENTLY SLID TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD (FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL LT245/75R16 6 PLY)
#733384 |
IN EARLY MAY 2000, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT GOING 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULL INTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE TO REPLACE IT. THE TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT TIRE WHICH WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON MY CHEN CK1500 WITH APPROX 60,000 MILES. THERE IS STILL ADEQUATE TREAD ON THE TIRES. IT LOOKS LIKE A SIDEWALL BLOWOUT. (DOT NUMBER: VN11BAB157 TIRESIZE: LT24575R16)
#827446 |
WHEN MAKING A SHARP LEFT TURN, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE RUBS AGAINST THE FRAME AND THE SWAY BAR, WHICH EATS UP THE TIRE. DEALER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NORMAL AND THERE IS NO REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER STATES THE SAME. *AK

Other 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 37 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 29 complaints Steering 21 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 19 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 17 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 11 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 9 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Suspensionfront 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 7 complaints Seats 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 5 complaints Unknown Or Other 5 complaints Wheels 5 complaints Electrical System 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 4 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints Air Bags 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 2 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint
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