1998 Chevrolet Silverado tires problems

16 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 6%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Tread/belt
6
Sidewall
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Silverado tires problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado tires

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Tire blowout 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Chevrolet Silverado owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 19, 2012 · Tires · 144,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet silverado 1500. The vehicle was equipped with cooper discoverer h/t tires, tire size 235/75/15. The dot number was 3dhlc5u0607. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an excessive vibration and the vehicle began to sway across the road. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the rear driver's side tire tread was completely separated and the steel was visible. The tire was replaced with a spare tire. The vehicle was then taken to four different independent mechanics. The defective tire had not been replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and there were no resolutions. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2003 · Tires · CA

While vehicle was parked at the garage and rear right tire blew out. Michelin eps radial. Size# 235/8516, dot# unknown.

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Tires · NC

While traveling about 40mph on the highway, without prior warning the driver side tire tread separated. Please fill in any additional information. Dealer was made aware of the problem. The tire is p2657516 firestone wilderness #at.

Filed Jul 1, 2002 · Fuel system, Tires · NY

While driving, vehicle broke down due to electronic transfer module malfunction, it would not allow the rear fuel tank to kick in, dealer has replaced the fuel sender, balance pump control and transfer pump, consumer later received service bulletin regarding the inoperative fuel transfer pump.

Filed Mar 9, 2002 · Tires · CO

Severe tread separation over ten inches of inside right front tire nearly causing loss of control in i70 canyon. Dealer will do absolutely nothing . Replaced at my full cost with a goodyear tire (which owns kelly?). Any help here?*ak (dot number: 91532697 tiresize: lt21585r16)

Filed Aug 9, 2001 · Tires · OH

Was driving 55mph, pulling a trailer when vehicle started pulling right. Heard a noise. Maintained control of vehicle and was able to stop. Checked tires and noticed right front sidewall had separated all around from casing. Tire was still inflated. Firestone, steel tex at, lt245/75r16. Original equipment on vehicle.

Filed Mar 13, 2001 · Tires · IN

Truck vibration problem-tire barn agreed to replace one out of 4 bad tires - they said dry rotten. *ak (dot number: 32009 uu tiresize: 265/75r16l)

Filed Oct 18, 2000 · Tires · NE

Pe20020; original firestone tires on a chevrolet silverado 1500 1998,lt24575r16. Both front tires are coupling in middle, and excessive wear in edges of tires, also along edge its coupling in every other space.*ak dot#vn11bab497.

Filed Oct 4, 2000 · Tires · OK

Tires were taken to be balanced. Dealer informed consumer that tread was coming off the passenger's rear. It wasn't visible. Rotating machine diagnosed the problem. Consumer has a 1998, chevrolet, silverado with original tires. Tire size lt245/75r16, dot# unknown.

Filed Sep 29, 2000 · Tires · OK

The consumer will fill information concerning tire tread separation.

Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado tires

Does the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado have tires problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Silverado tires problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado tires?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Silverado have bad tires?

The Chevrolet Silverado model years with the most tires complaints are 1999 (90 complaints), 2000 (70 complaints) and 2001 (56 complaints).