Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2018 | 1 | 6% | 26,000 miles |
| 2017 | 4 | 5% | 34,000 miles |
| 2016 | 2 | 6% | 45,000 miles |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% | 50,000 miles |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% | 34,000 miles |
| 2012 | 2 | 5% | 29,000 miles |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% | 33,000 miles |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% | 55,000 miles |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% | 30,000 miles |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% | 79,000 miles |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% | 103,000 miles |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% | 20,000 miles |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% | 3,000 miles |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% | 30,000 miles |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% | 59,000 miles |
| 2002 | 13 | 5% | 34,000 miles |
| 2001 | 19 | 7% | 35,000 miles |
| 2000 | 36 | 8% | 60,000 miles |
| 1999 | 37 | 6% | 61,000 miles |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% | — |
| 1997 | 10 | 4% | — |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% | 39,000 miles |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% | 143,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
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 passenger's side front tires experienced blowout. The contact was able to pull over safely and replace the tire. The failure reoccurred and the front driver side tire blowout causing the contact to sideswipe another vehicle and crashing into a building. The airbags deployed but no injury and a police report were filed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
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, [phone]) was contacted, but they did not want to repair or change the tires. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle failure mileage was 33,731 and the tire failure mileage was 73,000. The VIN was unknown.
Three out of four tires had separation. The tires are Goodyear wranglerlt265/ 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 spare replaced the front left tire. On the return trip from florida back to texas (same vacation), the front right tire began separating when we were on the east side of louisiana. We were unable to locate an open tire store, as it was a Sunday. So, we drove home slowly the remainder of the trip. After returning home, discount tires (where we purchased the two new rear tires in feb. 2014) ordered us two new front tires. The tires were shipped from chicago, due to the unusual size of the tire (we were told). …
This is the point at which I discovered that I have bad tires. The tires have be come badly chipped and pieces of rubber tread began coming from tread area. The sidewalls discolored and began cracking. The tires started to loose air and had to be reinflatted all the time to present. Tire has same symptoms as re-called tires but Michelin and GM would do nothing to help.
Tl contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra equipped with Goodyear wrangler tires, size pooh/70/rae. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic to have the tires rotated when the mechanic suggested the contact take the vehicle to the dealership because all four tires were wearing more than they should for the low mileage on the vehicle. The dealer stated that the vehicle was needed to be aligned, the tires were wearing from the inside and the outside was fine. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000. The current mileage was 21,394.
The rear end went out and fenders are coming loose universal joints are going out replaced them, radio went out, front bumper fell out of place, fuel relay switch went out , what happened to GMC top of the line trucks and I've had GMC before and never had this problem and had them for years part store does not have right numbers for universal joint.
Dt: the contact states while driving under normal conditions at various speeds he experienced an ongoing issue with tire failure. He does not believe this is related to any road hazards. He has experienced complete tread separation on all four tires. He has been consulting with the dealer and the manufacture regarding this ongoing problem. He has replaced the tires with a different brand of tires at his own expense. The dealer replaced one of the tires. However at this time the manufacturer is unwilling to offer any further assistance. The tires are general ameri trac p245/70r17.
Dt:the contact stated while driving heard a noise and the vehicle fish tailed in the rear. He immediately pulled over and inspected the vehicle. The tread along the sidewall of the tire on the rear driver's side separated. A black powder substance was on the inside of the damaged tire. There were no obvious road hazards. The vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. Bridgestone dueler at, p265/70r17 .
Related recalls (1)
Wheels › Rim
Certain sport utility vehicles and trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles have an incomplete tire rim designation on the certification/tire label located on the driver's door edge.
Remedy: A label that will correct the label originally installed will be mailed to consumers along with installation instructions. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label.
Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Sierra years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1999 (37), 2000 (36), 2001 (19), 2002 (13) and 1997 (10) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 6% of all complaints for the 1999.
Is there a recall for GMC Sierra wheel & tire problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 06V-307 (rim, Aug 11, 2006). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do GMC Sierra wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 42,000 miles; 70% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the tread/belt (42 mentions), followed by the hub (9).
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.