MyCarTSB

2013 Chevrolet Volt Wheels Problems

1 owner-reported wheels complaint from NHTSA data

1
Complaints
Dec 2015Dec 2015
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (1)

mediumWHEELS
Filed: Dec 2015

MY VOLT WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH THE GOODYEAR ASSURANCE FUEL MAX TIRES. AT ONLY 17,000 MILES, I EXPERIENCED A BLOW-OUT AND COMPLETE FLATTENING OF A REAR TIRE WHILE GENTLY SLOWING TO ONLY 25 MPH IN A STRAIGHT LINE ON A LOCAL SUBURBAN STREET . THERE WAS NO DEBRIS IN THE ROAD. THE BLOW-OUT LEFT THE TIRE WITH A HOLE THE SIZE OF A PENCIL. CONSEQUENTLY, IT WAS NOT REPARABLE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. THIS TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER BUT OF COURSE, WAS NOT. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THESE TIRES.

NHTSA #: 10809883

Other 2013 Chevrolet Volt Issues