One problem related to tire tread/belt has been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet K2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tread separation and blowout on firestone steeltex tire. The tire was totally destroyed and could have caused a rollover if my travel trailer had not been attached. I was driving 60 mph on the interstate when a vibration started. I slowed down to 35 mph. The tread separated and blowout occured before I could find a safe place to stop. The tire was exchanged at a firestone dealer under warranty because the tire wasn't on the recall list. The damage to this tire was more than that of the Ford explorer tire tread separations that I have seen in reports. I have digital photos of the tire damage.