1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Tires Problems
9 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
9 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
9
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DISCOVERER H/T TIRES, TIRE SIZE 235/75/15. THE DOT NUMBER WAS 3DHLC5U0607. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY ACROSS THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD WAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED AND THE STEEL WAS VISIBLE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO FOUR DIFFERENT INDEPENDENT MECHANICS. THE DEFECTIVE TIRE HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THERE WERE NO RESOLUTIONS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE GARAGE AND REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT. MICHELIN EPS RADIAL. SIZE# 235/8516, DOT# UNKNOWN.*AK
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PASSENGER SIDE INNER DULLIE TIRE WENT FLAT, NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. *SLC
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TRUCK VIBRATION PROBLEM-TIRE BARN AGREED TO REPLACE ONE OUT OF 4 BAD TIRES - THEY SAID DRY ROTTEN. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 32009 UU TIRESIZE: 265/75R16L)
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ONE FIREST WILDERNESS TIRE JUST BUBBLED UP ON THE SIDE, AND THEN WENT FLAT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 40MPH AND WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE A TIRE BLEW OUT, RESULTING IN A CRASH. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, NOR DID THE SEAT BELTS HELP TO SECURE THE PASSENGER & DRIVER AT THE TIME OF IMPACT. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED 3 TIMES. *AK *ML
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REAR TIRES INCORRECTLY INSTALLED SO THAT THE TIRE VALVE STEM WAS ON THE INNER TIRE RATHER THAN THE OUTSIDE CAUSING FLAKING ON THE BRAKE DRUM. MJS
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TIRE FAILURE (UNIROYAL 235 75 R15). *YC
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RIGHT FRONT TIRE IS RUBBING AGAINST THE "A" FRAME WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
61 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
18 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
15 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Electrical System
6 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
6 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
6 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
5 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
5 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
2 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint