Table 1 shows one common tire related problems of the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems |
The contact owns a 2001 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with sigma stampede tires, size 265/75/16. The contact stated that while driving approximately 72 mph, a loud noise emitted outside the vehicle as it spun around and traveled onto a ditch before crashing into a fence. The vehicle came to a stop after traveling onto a nearby road. There were no personal injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact noticed that the rear driver's side tire slightly exploded with severe tire separation. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire center where both rear driver and passenger's tire were replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN and dot number was unavailable. The mileage of the tire was unavailable.
The contact owns a set of cooper master craft courser a/t 2 tires on a 2001 GMC sierra. While driving between 25-55 mph the vehicle started drifting to the left. Upon further inspection he noticed that the tread on the tires were separating. He had three sets of tires replaced. However the manufacturer will not assume responsibility for the fourth set. A representative concluded that the tires are separating because of stone drilling on the roads. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 115,000. Updated 10/27/09 the consumer stated he replaced three of the tires. The fourth tire is splitting in the center with wires coming through the center of the tire. Updated 10/29/09.