Wheel Related Problems of the 1999 GMC Sierra

Table 1 shows four common wheel related problems of the 1999 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel cover/hubcaps (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel bolts (two problems).

Table 1. Wheel related problems of GMC Sierra


Recently reported Wheel problems of the 1999 GMC Sierra

The Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem

Experienced many occurrences of brake problems to which dealer could not diagnose. At 49,000 miles, dealer informed that right wheel hub/abs unit faulty. Replaced at $387 cost. Vehicle currently has 62,000 miles. Abs pump ran continously until disconnected. Dealer informed ecbm failure.   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

Nut that holds wheel and bearing onto axle became loose, resulting in loss of bearing and wheel almost fell off.   Read details...

The Wheel problem

Pirelli scorpion tires, size p255/70r16, bought 7/11/2007 from tirerack. Com. At 21,000 miles, tires are showing severe weather cracking, very similar to what I experienced with my Ford explorer during the firestone tire recall in 2000.   Read details...


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