Aspentaylor Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Hello to everyone again! I wish this was a good news thread. So anyone have this happen to them? I was driving down the road (nothing in the road) and my spare tire dislodged, flew into the median, across the other lanes of traffic and into the woods. Luckily there was no oncoming traffic. There is nothing left underneath my truck except a long black tube that is connected to the key hole. I am soooo pissed. Not even 52K miles. No warranty. What would you all do? I am going back tomorrow to attempt to find the tire. Anyone hear of this happening. All suggestions would be appreciated. Otherwise the SS is fine and is sporting brand new tires! well no spare....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rays B4U Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Holly Cow Taylor!, if it wasn't for bad luck you wouldn't have any luck at all with your SS! As far as my spare coming off or me even hearing of one coming off, I have not heard of that happening. Have you ever had your spare off before, if so maybe it wasn't put back up properly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ces63ss Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 I hear your pain. Way back when I had my s-10 dumped. my spare tire came loose and got caught between the raod and the bed of the truck. All I remember was feeling the ass end lift into the air and hearing a loud boom as the tire got ripped off the cable. I remember looking in my rear view and watching the spare roll down the road. I had to lmao. try looking in the for sale section or craigslist for the hole assy. I have seen them up for sale every once in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Silv Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Do you have a rollpan? Or is everything attached from the factory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rausche Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 I just took my spare tire assembly off in preparation for the rollpan... It's in perfect conditon. PM if you're looking for a replacement. I can't offer you the tire, but the winch at least is yours if you need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Well howdy stranger, sorry for your luck with the spare. Sounds like the cable snapped......I have seen the cables get jammed in the down position, but never snap like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitches040 Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) Damb Aspen ... That truck has caused you nothing but a headache ... Haven't heard of it happening before. But who knows, anything is possible nowadays. I just took my spare tire assembly off in preparation for the rollpan... PM if you're looking for a replacement. Nice way to step up Alex ... Edited August 4, 2008 by Stitches040 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpoSStor SS Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 This is a common problem with the crap design of the GM spare tire hoist. I had the spare fall off my 2001 S-10 in my driveway! I recommend that every GM pickup owner on this forum lower their spare and inspect the cable. I believe a new hoist for the S-10 cost me around 80 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspentaylor Posted August 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Thanks guys. I have no idea what is missing. When I find out-Rausche I will PM you. Everything is from the factory. After my two Chevys die I think I am moving on. My Equinox has been nothing but a pain in the ass too. The stabilitrak keeps coming on. I fix it. Then it comes on again. And of course every code is not connected. Buttheads. BMW here I come....they need to make a truck. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT13 Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 This is a common problem with the crap design of the GM spare tire hoist. I had the spare fall off my 2001 S-10 in my driveway! I recommend that every GM pickup owner on this forum lower their spare and inspect the cable. I believe a new hoist for the S-10 cost me around 80 bucks. I've had 4 Chevys now that have had this spare tire hoist and never had an issue. Each of them has gone over 90k miles and I live in a high winter road salt area. That being said, I agree that this should be one more thing to keep an eye on where there have been others with the same issue. Thanks for the heads up everyone!! Taylor, sorry to hear these problems just won't stop and go away!! Glad to hear that no one was hurt though! That must have freaked you out. Nice to see you back around. Just wish it was under better circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NashSS Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 I just take off my spare so I don't have to worry about it. My spare right now is sitting underneath my deck but I should put it in my bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSThunder Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 wow, that's just crazy. I'll have to check mine but it should be fine. I've lowered it and taken it off before at the track. Don't give up on your SS. These trucks are too much fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSR Mike Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 I had the opposite problem, there is a "device" (detailed in the Owners Manual) that locks the Tire in the up position. you have to wind the cable up tight, to release the catch, then the tire will drop down. If it doesn't then you put the jack under on top of the wheel stops, to push up and release the lock (see the manual). long story short, the idiots at a tire shop couldn't figure it out one day, till I showed them the manual. So it's completely amazing to me how you lost a spare..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspentaylor Posted August 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 I had the opposite problem, there is a "device" (detailed in the Owners Manual) that locks the Tire in the up position. you have to wind the cable up tight, to release the catch, then the tire will drop down. If it doesn't then you put the jack under on top of the wheel stops, to push up and release the lock (see the manual). long story short, the idiots at a tire shop couldn't figure it out one day, till I showed them the manual. So it's completely amazing to me how you lost a spare..... People are dumb! I figured out how to take it off and put it on my truck. The shop was the ones who put the spare back. I am not sure who to blame this on....going to look for my spare now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolBlueSS Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 I've sold quite a few spare tire hoists for that very same issue. The cable snaps off at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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