Tire Related Problems of the 1998 GMC Savana

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 1998 GMC Savana. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire (one problem).

Table 1. Tire related problems of GMC Savana

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire Tread/belt problems
3
Tire problems
1
Spare Tire problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 1998 GMC Savana

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Firestone, tire size lt245/75r16 dot vn11b1a108. Tread separated on three tires. Equipment for a 1998, GMC, 15 passenger van. Dealer contacted.   Read details...

The Tire problem

Vehicle came equipped with standard tires which hold about 2300 pounds instead of exload tires which hold 7200 pounds. This was causing a loss of control and premature wear of the tires. Also, label on the driver's door was incorrect.   Read details...

The Spare Tire problem

The cable which controlled the side passenger door broke. . Three months later the cable which held the spare tire broke.   Read details...


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