Tire Related Problems of the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500

Table 1 shows one common tire related problems of the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500.

Table 1. Tire related problems of GMC Sierra 2500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
2

Tire problem #1

The contact owns a 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 with firestone steeltex a/t tires, line size lt245 75/r16, dot number vn11bac1403. The contact stated that the tread separated on the rear driver side tire. In addition, the tread was also exhibiting signs of premature tread separation on the remaining three tires. The manufacturer advised that the tires were not on recall and would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 45,000.

Tire problem #2

Cooper tires came apart and caused damage to my truck and 5th wheel travel trailer. I'm being jacked around by crawford company. Don't return phone calls still trying to get truck fixed. The blow out nearly tore the front bumper off. Tore out the wheel well liner then went under truck and damaged my 5th wheel trailer. Incident occurred same day of company recall.


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