GMC Sierra 2500 tire blowout problems

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Tires · 47,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 2500 equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Wrangler Trail Runner, Tire Size: LT275/65R/20, DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a loud booming sound coming from the driver’s side and the TPMS warning light was illuminated. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, tread separation was discovered on the rear driver’s side tire, but the tire remained fully inflated. The spare tire was mounted onto the vehicle, and the vehicle was driven from the scene. During the failure, the vehicle sustained damages to the driver’s side, bumper, and rear fender. The fully inflated tire was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the tire was sent to the manufacturer for inspection. The contact was later informed by the manufacturer that no assistance would be provided, and the failure was caused by road hazard, causing the tire to lose air pressure. The contact stated that after the failure, the tire had not lost air pressure and the tire was fully inflated when taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was 47,000.

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · Tires · AZ

33X12.50R22LT The tire treadmill has separated from the belting causing large bubbles on the contact surface. Tires are available for inspection any time and will be retained to avoid being resold to an unknowing individual. There is an extreme safety risk associated with this concern as a blowout at highway speed or while towing could cause a motor vehicle collision or accident resulting in fatalities. Fault has been confirmed by a certified facility. Yes the components have been inspected and ruled faulty. The only warning you will receive is upon operation the ride quality will get substantially worse authentic tire wears or heats up, similar to the feeling of an unbalanced tire.

Filed Sep 11, 2026 · Tires · AR

Complete Tread/belt separation originating inside the tire. I have the complete tire and the complete tread. This happened at highway speed. I'm going to the dealer to get an inspection. The only symptom was a bad vibration before the tread separation. LT275/65R20E

Filed Aug 19, 2026 · Tires · 146,500 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2012 GMC Sierra 2500 equipped with Armstrong Tires, Tire Line: Tru Trac HT, Tire Size: 245/75/17, DOT Number: 1E6DAE022625. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a routine tire rotation but was informed there were massive bubbles on the tires, and on one tire, there was a bulge the size of an apple on the sidewall of the tire. The contact replaced the tires. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and declined to accept the mileage claim and requested photos of the tires. The tire failure mileage was approximately 27,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 146,500.

Filed Jul 30, 2026 · Wheels · FL

While driving at highway speed, the left rear OEM Goodyear Wrangler 275/65R20 tire experienced a sudden tread separation and catastrophic failure. The tire pressure was correct, there were no TPMS warnings or other vehicle alerts, and the vehicle did not strike any road debris or other object prior to the failure. The truck was purchased new in December 2022 and has approximately 14,500 miles. The tread separation caused extensive damage to the truck, including the bedside, bumper, taillight, wheel opening trim, and other components. The body shop repairing the vehicle advised that they have seen numerous similar failures, and I have also found multiple reports from other owners of the same OEM Goodyear Wrangler 275/65R20 tires experiencing tread separations. I am reporting this incident due to concerns about a potential defect in these tires.

Filed Dec 5, 2025 · Tires · NV

I had taken our GMC Sierra 2500 with LT275/R20 Goodyear Wrangler tires into Henderson Chevrolet for maintenance and to have the tires checked. The technician stated that the front tires were showing tread separation. I was shocked because the tires only had around 20,000 miles. The truck is not used for towing and is kept in the garage away from the sun. I asked the technician to double check the rear tires for separation and he stated they were fine. A couple of weeks later, I was driving to California and there was a loud bang on the rear driver side. The truck indicated the the tire was losing pressure. I pulled over to the side of the busy road as soon as possible. The entire tread was missing form the tire and when it came off it damaged the wheel well and the rear bumper and taillight.There was a lot of traffic on the highway and not much shoulder it was a pretty scary and unsafe situation I but got the tire changed with the spare. About an hour later the passenger side tire blew up, there was way more damage on this side including bent exhaust and damage to the fender. I had to get roadside assistance to change the tire so I changed both rear tires so i could have a spare.When I took the car back to Henderson Chevrolet they told me this is a common problem they have had 10 in the last 6 months. Boulder Autobody said they had seen 7 in the last 6 months. Henderson Chevrolet sent both tires to Goodyear to be examined and they conveniently lost one of them and stated that the tires were not defective. Thank goodness no one was hurt, this could have easily killed someone.

Filed Oct 27, 2025 · Tires · OK

LT275/65R20 is tire size. On 26 August 2025 the tread separated from the left front tire completely, but the tire did not go flat. Traveling in Texas near Christoval, TX at 75 mph on smooth roads. The vehicle had 26,000+ miles and tread depth was over 4/32nd. Front tires were replaced. On 21 October 2025 the tread separated from the left rear tire 90 percent of circumference and the tire ripped open. Vehicle had 27,600+ miles on it. Traveling near McLoud, OK on Hwy 102? at about 50 mph on smooth road. Rear two tires replaced on 23 October. These two tires are in my possession for inspection, tread depth was 4/32nd and 5/32nd. Claims have been submitted to insurance. Picture of 2nd incident attached. These two incidents indicate to me that these tires are defective and should be recalled. Failure has been verified by GMC dealer and Walmart. There were no warning lights either time.

Filed Oct 9, 2025 · Tires · OH

Driving the speed limit of 55 on a paved road, no weather conditions and the rear driver side tire exploded. When this happened the truck slid across the road into the other lane. Luckily no one was coming in the other lane and I was able to get the truck under control. The tire was fine, tire pressure was correct but the entire tread of the tire flew/blew off and caused extreme damage to the rear driver side tire wheel well and back body panel of the truck. The tire is still full of air at the correct pressure to this day. The tire size is lt 275/70 r 18 125/122 r load range e

Filed Aug 28, 2025 · Tires · TX

LT295/60 R20. The tread on the tire separated and a 1"x2" chunk of it fell off in the middle of the tread. Other smaller pieces of tread also fell off. Both front tires have subsequently been replaced. Smaller chunks are now missing from rear tires.

Filed Mar 25, 2025 · Tires · 265,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra equipped with Nitto tires, Tire line: N/A, Tire size: 285/55r20, DOT number: 73BM, and Nitto tire Tire line: Ridge Grappler Tire size: 285/55r20 and DOT number 73 BM The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the contact noticed the vehicle would vibrate. An independent was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the tire failed due to the lump found on the front driver's tire. The tire was replaced. The contact stated the failure recurred. The contact inspected the tire and the rear passenger tire also experienced the same failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 265, 000 and tire failure mileage was not included.