Tire Problems of GMC Sierra - part 1

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra equipped with falken tires, tire line: wild peak at3w, tire size: lt285/55/r20. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the front passenger tire had a flat and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was made aware that the driver's side tire had dry cracking on the inside sidewall and the front passenger and both rear passenger tires had bead separation. The tires were not replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000. The dot number was not available.  .

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The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra ld equipped with 22” GMC tires but the spare tires are 17”. The contact stated that general motors (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (abs) to not function properly under certain conditions. As a result, the contact was concerned that the abs could potentially fail on his vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the concern and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA hotline. The contact had not experienced a failure.

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The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra equipped with goodyear, tire line: wrangler sra, tire size: 275/55/r30, dot number not available: the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the passenger’s side front tires experienced blowout. The contact was able to pull over safely and replace the tire. The failure reoccurred and the front driver side tire blowout causing the contact to sideswipe another vehicle and crashing into a building. The airbags deployed but no injury and a police report were filed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra equipped with continental crosscontact lx tires, size: 275/552/0352 (na). The contact stated that the tires flattened. The tires were the original tires and they lost air immediately. Diamond auto group (768 washington st rt. 20, auburn, MA 01501, (508) 635-4207) was contacted, but they did not want to repair or change the tires. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle failure mileage was 33,731 and the tire failure mileage was 73,000. The VIN was unknown.

First incident -bfgoodrich mud terrain km2 tire tread separated from tire causing damage to running board on right front. Was on interstate going about 55 mph. Second incident- 1 of original set of 4 is now on back again on interstate going approximately 65 mph tire separated and caused damage to to right fender.

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The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra equipped with goodyear wrangler tires, size pooh/70/rae. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic to have the tires rotated when the mechanic suggested the contact take the vehicle to the dealership because all four tires were wearing more than they should for the low mileage on the vehicle. The dealer stated that the vehicle was needed to be aligned, the tires were wearing from the inside and the outside was fine. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000. The current mileage was 21,394.

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Over the past week, I noticed that my GMC denali truck was pulling to the left so I had to oversteer to the right. Each day, the effect became more pronounced so I had the local GMC dealer check out the truck. The problem was that the cords in the front goodyear wrangler hp tire had separated--it was a blowout waiting to happen. I did not hit anything with my truck to have caused the separation, the tread wear was even on all tires, they were regularly checked for inflation, and most of the tread was left since I have put low mileage on this tires. A number of deaths have been reported due to failure of this type of tire. I had both front tires replaced and over the next few months, I will replace the remaining two tires. I cannot chance a death or injury. Please recall these tires. How many people need to die.

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On August 6, 2007 my husband and I purchased a set of used 265/75/r e firestone steeltex from myers tires in morgan city ,la. We did buy them used. The owner told us that they just took them off of a Ford pickup a few days before. So we had him put them on our 2000 GMC siera stepside pickup truck. On Saturday August 11,2007 my husband and I along with my 11 year old son was on hwy 90 going to houma la from patterson la the tire that was on the rear driver side tore apart and destroyed the driver side of the bed of our truck and we could not open the drivers side back door and it almost fliped us on the highway. We let the owner know what happen and he is not helping us with nothing. I asked him if he can pay for damages done and replace the other 3 tires and he refused. He told me to get an attorney. No one was injured but now I can barly get my 11 year old son in the truck and I am scared to even drive it. We now have 4000. 00 in damages to our truck.

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Tires warping. Making truck bounce while driving.

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The contact stated the rear passenger brake was out of control. The vehicle was taken to the dealership , and they determined there was a problem with the rear tires. There have been no repairs made to the vehicle. Updated 1/4/2006 - the steering intermediate shaft was knocking and had to be replaced.

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Vehicle vibration an shaking in steering wheel. The consumber had the tires balance and some of the vibration stopped.

By looking at the front/rear tires consumer can see that they are wearing out prematurely. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Refund request for the purchase of michelin tire equipment that replaced the vehicle's original steel tex tires. The consumer was concerned when he found that the vehicle was equipped with firestone steeltex tires.

While driving at 30 mph the consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer replaced the rotors and pads twice, however the problem recurred. The vehicle also had tailgate and engine problems. The tires were replaced due to thread cracks.

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I have a GMC Sierra 1550hd truck. Purchased in 2001. It currently has 62,000 miles. It came with firestone 245x75x16 tires. Since I have had this vehicle both rear tires of the same description has had failures within months of each other. The tires developed large humps on the tread area while driving at highway speed causing the vehicle to shudder drastically and become unstable. This is of particular concern to me since in both cases I had my family with me which includes a baby and a 10 year old in the vehicle. What can be done about my complaint and is there concern for other consumers who may be riding on this particular tire as well?.

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While driving on the freeway, rear end body started making noise. The dealership showed the consumer the damage on tires, but could not repair under warranty. Mediation services representative writing on behalf of consumer.

I am the owner of a 2001 GMC (4-door) extended cab pick up (short bed). The truck came equipped with goodyear wrangler tires. The dot code for the tires is as follows: dot m63d ekwr 4200 (tires 0715, 0801, 1131, 1132). The tires have approximately 18,500 miles on them. They have been regularly serviced - air pressure checks and rotation. The subject tires have very very poor wet weather traction. I considered them dangerous so they were replaced. It seems to be rather common knowledge that these tires have poor wet traction. I draw this conclusion by my conversation with a goodyear dealer and postings on the internet at tirerack. Com and discounttire. Com (where people comment. ) gm and/or goodyear should consider having better wet weather traction for the application.

I was driving at the posted speed limit on I-40 appox. 130 miles east of bastow claif. It was 1030am temp. Was less than 90 degrees. The truck suddenly started shaking violently and then the right front tire seemed to explode and the truck went in to the median. I was lucky enough to not roll or die. When I inspected the front tire tread was 3/4 gone (separated from the tire) but the tire still held air. That was the only saving grace. I tow a 17000lb 5th wheel trailer; had I been towing the trailer I do not believe I would be writing you now. There was also several hundred dollars of damage to the wheel well area of the truck from the tire tread slapping it. I spent $700. Today replacing all the dangerous tires encluding the spare. Something should be done to safeguard the public from this dangerous reality.

Consumer noticed massive tire undulation on three of the four tires on the ground. Vehicle was taken to a firestone dealer, who only adjusted the tires with the tires that would be the same as the failed tires. Consumer had purchased a new set of tires by another brand. Consumer states the dealer had shown them a letter stating the firestone tires are built to gm specifications. Model/steel tex tire 245/75r16 e.

While traveling at speed, tread separation occurred on the left front tire. The air temperature was in the 90's today. My understanding is that this tire size was not included in the firestone recall.

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Dealer has replaced general, ameri-tech tires size 25570r16, three times because they would not balance. The consumer stated that there was still vibration of tires after they were replaced and balanced because the tires were poor quality.

Tire experienced belt to belt separation. (dot number: w273 tiresize: p26575r16).

Vibration in drive train before and after replacement of driveshaft,noise in front end,possible defective tires.

Initially patched the tire in the center of the tread, the next problem was at least two to three inches away and was bursting on the internal wall of the tire.

Tire split on the inside & outside surfaces. General tire-amer1550, lt245/75r16m+r dot adttdoa030.

Engine uses to much oil, knocks, smokes body- truck bed sides are rippeling because the metal is to thin,& can not handel the weight of a lumber rack, front bumper is dented on both sides but in differant places, was like this at delivery, all the trucks were like this but all of them in differant places. Manufacture defect exhaust- loose parts inside of muffler, exhaust rattels from mounting hardware, muffler retains water and leaks at the seams. Paint-rust on the top of cab seatbelt- driver side belt will not recoil,broken seat belt bracket. (this is a safty issue) tires-below 1/32 tread left at 23,000 miles(this is also a safty issue) transmission-makes a cluncking noise at low speeds,takes a long time to shift when running the a/c also makes a howling noise,transmission slips.

Automatic transmission makes gear noise in 1st and 4th gears. At purchase, vehicle had bad vibration problem. Dealer balanced wheels, which did not eliminate problem. Dealer tested tires and found one defective tire. . . The other three had to be "indexed" on the wheels. Driveshaft, suspension components/hardware and parts of the chassis have significant rust. (tiresize: p235/75r16).

Consumer was dissatified with recall and called it fraud if tires are over inflated/ under inflated, or cold pressure .

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.

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I hurt my neck and left arm and shoulder,all I want is 5 new tires they want to pro rate them , no way. I didnt hit anything could have been killed when I lost control. I'm disabled and I need good tires. Bought the truck new, and I think they new of this tire being bad. Dont trust goodyear now thankyou for your attention sincerely albert majewski (tiresize: 16)( dot number: tire size: 16 ).

I hurt my neck and left arm and shoulder,all I want is 5 new tires they want to pro rate them , no way. I didnt hit anything could have been killed when I lost control. I'm disabled and I need good tires. Bought the truck new, and I think they new of this tire being bad. Dont trust goodyear now thankyou for your attention sincerely albert majewski. (tiresize: 16)( dot number: tire size: 16 ).

While travelling on the highway. I had a blowout on the front driver side. The blowout caused me to crash into the highway. Divider. I was the only occupant and the only vehicle involved. I was not transported to a hospital but was severley sore and bruised. I did miss one day of work. The tire was a replacement tire bought in November 1999. The tires had approx. 15,000 miles. At the time of the accident I was travelling approx. 65 mph. The accident occured about 1:00 a. M. I do have pictures of the tire and of the truck. I also still have the tire. (dot number: w273wma349 tiresize: p265/75r16).

Looks like the belt broke or tread separated, there is no heat damage like if it had been run low or lost air, air pressure was 40 psi the day before. (tiresize: 265/75r16)( dot number: tire size: 265/75r16 ).

No summary listed for above vehicle. (tiresize: lt24575r16)( dot number: tire size: lt24575r16 ).