Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
Spare tire will not lower as described in the owner's manual, dealers are unable to correct the problem, which could lead to being stranded on the road in adverse weather.
While driving 50 mph. With out notice, the front passenger tire exploded. Checking the tire shows in middle of tread the tires steel belt just blew and popped out of the tread. Tho there is high mileage on the tires the tread wear is still very good. No damage to side wall and nothing was hit on roadway. Tire just exploded with out notice. The gap is accross the entire width of tread approx 6 inces.