1. GMC Sierra 1500
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GMC Sierra 1500 Sidewall Problems

8
Owner complaint records in our dataset
5
Years with records
1999–2007
Stored years

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Complaints by year

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi2
60–100k mi1

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • January 31, 2014

    Sidewall · Tires

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 1500 equipped with hankook dynapro tires size lt 265/70 r17. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that there was a bulge in the passenger rear tire's sidewall. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the tire needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 96,800. The dot number…

    ODI 10562415

    2006 records in this system

  • February 21, 2013 · 89,919 miles

    Sidewall · Tires

    On feb 21,2013 my wife was on the interstate when a left rear tire exploded,she was to able to get off the road and she called me where i called for roadside assistance,,i then drove the 40 miles to where she was and helped change the tire ,where we determined the sidewall let loose,the tire was a goodyear wrangler p265/70r17 113s ats tire,after reading some of the complaints on this page,this tire should be…

    ODI 10499769

    2007 records in this system

  • January 9, 2013 · 157,000 miles

    Sidewall · Tires

    Tl- the contact wanted to use the complaint that was sent via email. Jo i purchased this used gmc sierra p/u it had goodyear wangler ats tires. I was driving on our highway 3 in iowa and i was passing a bus, at about 70mph the tire sidewall exploded i have a picture to send you if you want to see it. Left front tire. There were plenty of tread and the air was at proper numbers. I won't buy another wangler but think…

    ODI 10492866

    2005 records in this system

  • July 10, 2011

    Sidewall · Tires

    Just purchased set of uniroyals liberator tires from and a small hole developed on inner side wall of the tire. It was a pin hole size during tire inspection nothing was taken out of the tire like a nail etc. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *tt

    ODI 10411920

    2003 records in this system

  • November 22, 2010

    Sidewall · Tires

    ETIRE OTHER SIDE WALL SEPARATION (100%). *TR

    ODI 10371774

    2007 records in this system

  • August 6, 2008 · 171,000 miles

    Sidewall · Tires

    I noticed the sidewall separating while my truck was in the driveway. I haven't driven the vehicle since. *tr

    ODI 10265527

    1999 records in this system

  • June 23, 2007

    Sidewall

    This concerns an general tire p245/70r17. This tire was on my gmc sierra pick-up truck. These tires came with the truck. Within a month of owning this truck the tread tore away from the tire leaving large holes the dealership replaced those tires in 2006. This incident happened june 23, 2007. The passenger rear tire exploded while driving 65 mph. It only had 17600 miles on the tire. The incident led me to loss of…

    ODI 10195361

    2006 records in this system

  • October 27, 2004

    Sidewall

    On jan.15,2003, i purchased five ( 5 ) dunlop rover a/t bsl tires for my 1999 chev suburban from just tires [redacted]. Cherry hill, nj 08034 and paid cash for same. At the end of october 2004, my wife had a flat to the right rear of her vehicle, aaa responded and changed the tire for her, when she took the tire to a garage for repairs, she was advised that said tire could not be repaired due to sever cracking of…

    ODI 10104076

    1999 records in this system