Issue ID | 1088740 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10611414 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | TERRAIN |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 09/07/14 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving @ 55 center lane freeway indicator lights showed loss of tire pressure on passenger rear tire. Moved to shoulder of freeway and saw rear tire had numerous cracks on both interior and exterior side walls of tire covering total circumference of tire; tire had begun smoking. Assisted by state safety patrol and technician made comments as to have "never seen a tire shred in this manner". Tread had begun to separate from tires edge and cracks were approx.. 3 inch's apart and about 2 inches in length. Tire taken to dealership for review and replacement; dealership also commented on the damage as being extremely unusual. Vehicle is 2011, single driver with approx. 31000 miles. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WAHIAWA, HI |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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