Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tires Problems
Owners have filed 215 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 across 29 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (29). The words owners use most often: “tire size” (13% of reports).
- 215tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 63%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Tire size: mentioned in 28 of 215 complaints (13%)
- Goodyear wrangler: mentioned in 14 of 215 complaints (7%)
- Firestone wilderness: mentioned in 14 of 215 complaints (7%)
- Four tires: mentioned in 13 of 215 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 104 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 215 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 10 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 50,000 |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 0% | — |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 5 | 0% | 26,423 |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 2% | 37,619 |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 1% | 27,000 |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 5 | 1% | 345 |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 0% | 33,000 |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 1% | 28,950 |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 68,000 |
| 2012 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2011 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 1% | 89,000 |
| 2010 Silverado 1500 | 6 | 2% | 16,939 |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | 6 | 1% | 27,700 |
| 2008 Silverado 1500 | 5 | 1% | 2,825 |
| 2007 Silverado 1500 | 13 | 2% | 14,000 |
| 2006 Silverado 1500 | 16 | 4% | 2,700 |
| 2005 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 1% | 35,500 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 1% | 25,110 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 1% | 69,000 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 2% | 45,600 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 | 20 | 4% | 113,000 |
| 2000 Silverado 1500 | 29 | 5% | 83,274 |
| 1999 Silverado 1500 | 12 | 2% | 48,160 |
| 1998 Silverado 1500 | 12 | 3% | 107,562 |
| 1997 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
Problem: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.
Risk: An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.
Tires:sidewall
Model years: 2019
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212336230.
Tires
Model years: 2019, 2020
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
Tires
Model years: 2020, 2021
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.
Risk: Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202319030.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I purchased four tires for my truck from Firestone, each rated for 60,000 miles. After approximately 30,000 miles, all four tires developed microcracking and visible damage. I suspect the issue may be related to the quality or composition of the materials used. I contacted the Firestone location…
Severe cracks down the sidewall of the tire & into the tread which is obviously a manufacturing flaw. After seeing a recent like issue of this same issue w/ the same brand tire I feel a replacement of all tires on the vehicle should be replaced before another issue occurs to another & causes a…
the General Grabber HTS 255/70 R17 off a 2026 Chevy 1500 truck from factory with only 17k miles, has had multiple leaks from what appear to be the rubber itself cracking and no objects seem to be making the punctures. (this tire itself the main reason for this report has been repaired 4 times and…
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with Dextero Tires, Tire Line: DHT2, Tire Size: LT245/75/R16, DOT Number: [redacted]. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle was shaking abnormally, and the doors were rattling. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
A tire purchased new as part of a complete set failed on June 29, 2026, approximately 58 days after purchase. The vehicle was being driven on a smooth road surface under normal driving conditions when the tire suddenly failed. There was no known impact with a pothole, curb, road debris, or other…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Silverado 1500s have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 215 owner complaints about tires for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tires?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list tires. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “tire size”, in 28 of 215 complaints, followed by “goodyear wrangler” (14).
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