Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire problems |
Tl the contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 equipped with original firestone transforce h/t tires, size: 245/75/r17 (na). Upon inspection, the contact discovered that all four tires had experienced sidewall bubbling. The unused spare tire also experienced the failure. The vehicle was taken to griffin motor company (2500 west roosevelt blvd, monroe, nc) to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. The tires were examined at the firestone tire center and the contact was informed that the tires were defective. The tire manufacturer was also notified. The vehicle and tire failure mileage was 8,000.
Lt265 60 r20 goodyear wrangler sr-a tire experienced a tread separation while traveling at 68 mph. This resulted in significant vibration in the steering. This tire was inspected at a tire shop and the tread separation was confirmed. The tire still had 7/32 of tread left at the time of the failure. There were no prior indications of the eminent failure of the tire. This was the first of two goodyear wrangler tire failures for tread separation within 300 mile of each other.