Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 12% | — |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% | 21,000 miles |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% | 24,000 miles |
| 2016 | 2 | 4% | 50,000 miles |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% | 65,000 miles |
| 2012 | 6 | 26% | 43,000 miles |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% | 125,000 miles |
| 2006 | 6 | 12% | 48,000 miles |
| 2005 | 5 | 11% | 78,000 miles |
| 2003 | 2 | 5% | 120,000 miles |
| 2002 | 6 | 12% | 87,000 miles |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2000 | 22 | 28% | 40,000 miles |
| 1999 | 5 | 11% | — |
| 1998 | 12 | 18% | 71,000 miles |
| 1997 | 7 | 11% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Tire size LT275 65 R20. Driving on Interstate Sunday September 24, 2023 the driver's side back tire blew out causing damage to the rim and side panel of the truck and bumper. We were pulling a 35 foot fifth wheel. We were able to successfully pull over to shoulder but had to wait over an hour for help. The blow out did do some damage to the fifth wheel also. Felt very unsafe until Georgia Champs arrived behind our camper. Our truck had about 16,000 miles on it and the tires. Last October the passenger side rear went flat (12,000 miles on the tires) and were able to pull over before a blowout. …
Goodyear Wrangler Trail Runner AT LT275/65R20 126/123S I had been traveling at 55 mph when I started noticing a vibration in the steering wheel and front wheels. It started getting a little more noticeable, so I pulled over and checked out the front tires. I checked the lug nuts, looking for missing wheel balance weights, and checked the tires for any bulges. Everything seemed to be ok. Started driving again and the vibration was still there. As I was slowing down for a traffic light, the tire tread separated, and I pulled over. The tire remained inflated so I didn't hurt the rim. I changed the tire and after I get home the tire blew out.
TIRE - 265/70 R18 Failure: Tire caused vehicle damage - Tire is at Goodyear Tire - Akron, Ohio Pulled off the road to change tire - was helped by someone that saw incident and lived close by. Yes - Filed a claim with insurance -see attached-and Property Damage Claim Team - Goodyear Tire- PDCT re [email] - Claim # 000645055. Claim was denied. Provided proof that tires were maintained properly by periodic rotation and inspection and requested Goodyear findings twice and still have not received. Claim denied again. Last request to Goodyear was 10/2 requesting their documentation. Waiting for tire to be returned and response to our request. Warning -the vehicle started vibrating
Tire - 265/70 r18 Cooper Could have been a very bad accident. Tire blew out. The tire was inspected by Goodyear PCA-Visual only -recvd below response after several requests. All Internal Goodyear visual Inspection procedures & methodologies are confidential and/or proprietary information of The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Goodyear's findings in this claim are final, and we have closed our file with no further action.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at a low rate of speed, the contact heard an abnormal, thud-like noise emitted from the vehicle. The contact pulled into an independent tire shop and inspected the tires. The contact found no defect with the tires and chose to proceed with driving the vehicle. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the front passenger-side tire detached from the vehicle without warning. Due to the failure, the vehicle crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and the contact sought medical attention for pain in her back. The contact was diagnosed with a sprain to the right side of her neck and right side of her back. …
On 7/22/09 we purchased 2 new tires and had them installed on the front of our 2006 Chevy 3500 crew cab dually. These were purchased because we were taking a 2000+ mile trip on 7/24. On 7/24 one of these new Michelin tires lt 215/8516 ltz ms blew out - a complete tire failure, while we were on I-44 at high speed. No injuries and no other vehicles involved, but we report this in case it indicates a safety-related defect trend exists.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While driving 5 MPH, the power steering fails. The failure becomes more severe after the vehicle has been running for some time or during warm weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer over ten times and they replaced the power steering pump and steering gear box. The contact was finally informed that the tires had insufficient air. The failures have not been corrected. The engine also overheats when driving uphill, pulling a trailer, and during warm weather. The dealer replaced the cooling fan and the intake system. The contact stated that there was a TSB (1980030) regarding the engine overheating. The current mileage was 21,500 and failure mileage was 1,613. Updated 3/4/08 updated 03/04/08
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 with Michelin uniroyal tires, line size 265/75/r16. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH when the tread separated from the rear passenger tire. The failure caused damages to the rear passenger side quarter panel. The contact was advised by the manufacturer to report the failure to his insurance company. The tire was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The failed tire was a replacement tire. The failure mileage was 78,347 and the approximate current mileage was 80,000.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Silverado 3500 years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2000 (22), 1998 (12), 1997 (7), 2002 (6) and 2006 (6) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 28% of all complaints for the 2000.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Silverado 3500 wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for any Chevrolet Silverado 3500 model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Silverado 3500 wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 62,000 miles; 60% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the tread/belt (27 mentions), followed by the sidewall (7).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.