Tire Problems of GMC Sonoma

GMC Sonoma owners have reported 19 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's spare tire (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of GMC Sonoma


Recently reported Tire problems of GMC Sonoma

The Spare Tire problem

I took my vehicle to amreican tire depot on 5/23/18. I had two flat tires and a bent rim, I explained what I needed and they confirmed. Daniel who assisted me informed me he had to sell me four times because my tires were worn. I said that was fine although my tires were not that bad.   Read details...

The Tire problem

I lost the tread on one of my toyo tires as I was driving down the freeway. It completely separated from the tire! it was the passenger front tire. Thankfully, I was able to steer to the emergency lane and call for help.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sonoma equipped with cooper cobra radial g/t tires, size: p255/60r15 (na). While independently performing routine service on the vehicle, the contact noticed that all the tires developed cracks on the inner part of their respective sidewalls.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

P235/ssr16 gdy bw eag g/a 96t 45k tire defect: tread separation from inner core. Original equipment truck. Defect occurred at less than 38,000 miles on vehicle/tire. Noted thumping noise while driving and severe shaking of front end.   Read details...




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