Tire Related Problems of the 2002 GMC Sierra

Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 2002 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (three problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of GMC Sierra


Recently reported Tire problems of the 2002 GMC Sierra

The Tire problem

Tires warping. Making truck bounce while driving.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

I have a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 extended cab truck with firestone wilderness at tires which came with the vehicle. About 12:15 am I was driving eastbound on I-70 just west of junction city when I heard a loud sound from the rear of my truck, and was barely able to maintain control.   Read details...

The Spare Tire problem

See attached memorandum date June 3, 2005 memo #06032005-1 for items (1), (2), and (3) for item (3) parts on GMC truck still exist and are currently secured only by a tightened wire held in position by turn style torque system. Defective spare tire assembly bracket hold down and release system.   Read details...


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