Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1996 GMC Safari

Two problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 1996 GMC Safari. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2004

Dunlop rover tire failed at 17000 miles. Tire a complete loss . Tire replaced blamed on poor workmanship. Old tire keep at place of purchase.

2 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 10/21/1997

While driving on freeway, whole steel top of left front tire came off, hit runner, runner came off, bent left fender, no crash, driver pulled to side of road to avoid crash, vehicle with dealer for inspection/repairs.


Other Tire related problems of the 1996 GMC Safari

Tire Tread/belt problems
2
Tire problems
2


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