Tire Related Problems of the 1997 GMC Sierra

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 1997 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire blowout (one problem).

Table 1. Tire related problems of GMC Sierra

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
8
Tire Blowout problems
1
Tire Tread/belt problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 1997 GMC Sierra

The Tire problem

After market tire dayton timberline at tire 31x10. 5r15 size dot#: vd60tat319. Tread on rear passenger's tire separated at highway speeds, causing damage to vehicle. Firestone has been notified.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

Two tires blew three hours apart causing almost $4000 damage to the truck. According to the tire tech, the third tire was not far from blowing out. (dot number: chw8 tiresize: 265/75/16)   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

General ameri 550 as tire (p225 75 r16) experienced tread separation.   Read details...


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