Tire Problems of GMC Jimmy

GMC Jimmy owners have reported 28 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's spare tire (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of GMC Jimmy


Recently reported Tire problems of GMC Jimmy

The Tire problem

Started out with a wable on the tire then my ball joints upper and lower left and right front along with my tie rods inner and outer left and right my left ball barring hub was replaced on the left side front also I still have to replace the stabilizing front bar which I will be purchasing this   Read details...

The Spare Tire problem

The contact owns a 1998 GMC Jimmy. While driving approximately 25 mph the spare tire detached from the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the hoist that held the spare tire in place underneath the vehicle was corroded and caused the spare tire to disengage.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

P245/70r15 hwy 301 south waldorf MD stealing wheel started bumping then heard noise from passenger side front. Started losing control of vehicle. Made it to the shoulder. Inspected tire, tire failure tread had separated from cord. Changed to spare tire which was baled.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

My 2000 GMC Jimmy uniroyal laredo tire blew out while traveling at 60 mph, no one was injured. But the company rep at discount tire says it had to be low on air. I do not agree I had checked all my tires just the week before and they all had the same pressure of 32 psi, the tire split horizontally   Read details...

The Tire Bead problem

Tire exploded while the jimmie was sitting in the driveway, 15 minutes after a 3 mile trip. An 8 inch tear resulted between the bead and sidewall. Frayed tire cord was seen on both sides of the tear. Tire was properly inflated to 32 lbs. Tire was on driver's front side of jimmie.   Read details...




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