| Issue ID | 550491 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10128481 |
| Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 11/07/05 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: on july 11, 2005 the consumer's rear tire blew out. A part of the sidewall and a part of the tire tread come off, about 2 inches long on the side and about 1 inch in the tread. The tread peeled back from the tire while the consumer was driving 15-25 mph. The tire only had only 2,286 miles on it. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2286 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | JANESVILLE, WI |
| VIN pattern | 1GNEK13T15RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 22/04/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | FAGAN CHERVOLET |
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