GMC Sierra Tires Problems
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the GMC Sierra across 18 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (31). The words owners use most often: “tire size” (18% of reports).
- 135tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 66%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 24 of 135 complaints (18%)
- P265 75R16: mentioned in 16 of 135 complaints (12%)
- Four tires: mentioned in 13 of 135 complaints (10%)
- Firestone wilderness: mentioned in 12 of 135 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 38 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 135 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury.
GMC Sierra tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 2 | 3% | 41,866 |
| 2014 Sierra | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2013 Sierra | 1 | 3% | 33,680 |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% | 33,000 |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% | 55,000 |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% | 21,000 |
| 2006 Sierra | 2 | 4% | 11,050 |
| 2005 Sierra | 4 | 3% | 2,700 |
| 2004 Sierra | 4 | 2% | 22,125 |
| 2003 Sierra | 5 | 2% | 43,403 |
| 2002 Sierra | 10 | 4% | 32,650 |
| 2001 Sierra | 18 | 7% | 42,082 |
| 2000 Sierra | 30 | 7% | 37,000 |
| 1999 Sierra | 31 | 5% | 49,900 |
| 1998 Sierra | 4 | 2% | — |
| 1997 Sierra | 9 | 4% | — |
| 1996 Sierra | 4 | 2% | 39,000 |
| 1995 Sierra | 6 | 2% | 143,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists tires for the GMC Sierra. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra equipped with Goodyear, Tire Line: Wrangler SRA, Tire Size: 275/55/R30, DOT Number not available: The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the passengerâs side front tires experienced blowout. The contact was able to pull over safely and replace the tire. The…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC SIERRA EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CROSSCONTACT LX TIRES, SIZE: 275/552/0352 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES FLATTENED. THE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES AND THEY LOST AIR IMMEDIATELY. DIAMOND AUTO GROUP (768 WASHINGTON ST RT. 20, AUBURN, MA 01501, [redacted])…
First incident -bfgoodrich mud terrain km2 tire tread separated from tire causing damage to running board on right front. Was on interstate going about 55 mph. Second incident- 1 of original set of 4 is now on back again on interstate going approximately 65 mph tire separated and caused damage to…
THREE OUT OF FOUR TIRES HAD SEPARATION. THE TIRES ARE GOODYEAR [redacted]/ 60R20E1. TWO TIRES WERE REPLACED ON 2/21/2014 DUE TO SEPARATION OF LEFT REAR TIRE. WE CHOSE TO REPLACE BOTH REAR TIRES. ON A RECENT VACATION TO FLORIDA FROM TEXAS, THE FRONT LEFT TIRE, SAME GOODYEAR TYPE TIRE, SEPARATED. OUR…
2014 gmc sierra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical panel froze while driving. *smd also, the power steering locked up, the headlights did not work properly and the alarm sometimes sounded after the was removed from the ignition. Also, the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Sierras have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 135 owner complaints about tires for the GMC Sierra. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the GMC Sierra tires?
No recall currently lists tires for this vehicle.
What do owners say about tires problems on the GMC Sierra?
The most frequent phrase is “tire size”, in 24 of 135 complaints, followed by “p265 75r16” (16).
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- Electrical System problems (241)
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