Tire Problems of GMC Sierra 3500

GMC Sierra 3500 owners have reported 28 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of GMC Sierra 3500


Recently reported Tire problems of GMC Sierra 3500

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Lt275/65r20. We were traveling about 74 mph on hwy 90 going westbound, when suddenly we heard an explosion and noticed pieces of the passenger rear tires coming apart. It was about 90 degrees when we were on the road, and I had checked the tire pressure earlier that day, and it was at the   Read details...

The Tire problem

Catastrophic failure of drivers side rear tire. Complete delamination of tire causing severe vehicle damage. Tire and vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Tire exploded causing serious risk to passengers at highway speeds.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

I am reporting a potential safety defect involving goodyear wrangler trailrunner at tires size lt275/65r20. I purchased a new 2025 GMC Sierra 3500hd in August 2025. By the time the vehicle reached approximately 1,800 miles, noticeable sidewall bulges appeared on both rear tires.   Read details...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System problem

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and hauling a 2023 merhow horse trailer, the tpms became inoperable and could not read the trailer tire pressure.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

Going south on i77, cruise set on 70 mph, noticed slight vibration and continued about 4 miles when the left rear tire blew out. Taped the brake, got off on burm ASAP and turned on hazard lights. Had to continue for another mile or so I could clear the interstate.   Read details...




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