| Issue ID | 819253 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10357928 |
| Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 20/11/09 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe lt. The vehicle has general grabber uhp tires, line size 275/55/r20. The contact stated that the front passenger tire rim was fractured. The dealer advised that the vehicle was safe to drive. Within two months, the tire exploded while the contact was driving 60 mph. The dealer replaced the tire at the contact's expense. The vehicle was later inspected and the contact was advised that the front driver side tire exhibited extreme tread wear. The tire was replaced at the contact's expense. On a later date while attempting a turn, the contact unexpectantly drove over the curb. Later, he noticed the tire was cracked in the same as the front passenger tire was previously. The rear tires were not replaced. The tire dot number and the vin was not available. The failure mileage was 6,000 and the current was 16,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SILVERDALE, WA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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