Tire Problems of Chevrolet K1500

Chevrolet K1500 owners have reported 28 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Chevrolet K1500


Recently reported Tire problems of Chevrolet K1500

The Tire problem

Uniroyal laredo p245-r16 tires have dry-rot cracks next to tread blocks after less than five years and 24,000 miles on vehicle.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

: the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the rear tire on the driver side separated. There was a vibration and a loud noise seconds prior to the tire separation. Also, the truck skidded sideways, however control of the vehicle was regained and it was pulled to the shoulder of the road.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

Tire blow out caused accident on 09/26/2000 - caused loss of consciousness and serious spine injury. Lucky to be alive and that my 2 little girls were not with me at the time. (tiresize: lt225/75r1)( dot number: tire size: lt225/75r1 )   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Goodyear wrangler rt/s tire (p265 75 r16) experienced sidewall failure, the dealer stated that all tires needed to be replaced since the consumer used them off road, the consumer feels since this truck is 4-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive tires should have came equipped with the vehicle when it was   Read details...

The Tire Marking problem

Vehicle was parked in driveway and noticed markings on the lower a frame. Also, noticed rubbed marks on the inner tire. Contacted the dealer to have it serviced. If turning right, left tire would be coming inwards. But instead of stopping at a certain point it keeps rubbing the frame.   Read details...




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