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1997 GMC Sierra: tire blowout or tread separation

5 of the 238 complaints about the 1997 GMC Sierra describe tire blowout or tread separation.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

Tire blowout or tread separation by model year

  • 2017
    3
  • 2015
    1
  • 2013
    1
  • 2005
    2
  • 2004
    3
  • 2003
    2
  • 2002
    3
  • 2001
    2
  • 2000
    8
  • 1999
    14
  • 1998
    3
  • 1997
    5
  • 1996
    1
  • 1995
    4
  • 1994
    1
  • 1992
    2
  • 1990
    1

What owners say

Filed Apr 16, 2001 · Tires · CA

After market tire dayton timberline at tire 31x10.5r15 size dot#: vd60tat319. Tread on rear passenger's tire separated at highway speeds, causing damage to vehicle. Firestone has been notified.*ak

Filed Nov 13, 2000 · Tires · NV

General ameri 550 as tire (p225 75 r16) experienced tread separation.

Filed Jul 4, 1998 · Brakes · WI

The brake failure was at 55 MPH. Driver braked for slowing traffic ahead, all 4 wheels locked up, vehicle went into a ditch, and right front tire blew out. Brakes still do not function properly and driver believes vehicle is unsafe to drive.

Filed Apr 29, 1997 · Tires · CO

Goodyear tire failure.

Filed Mar 1, 1997 · Tires · AZ

Original tires are 4-ply, which are insufficient for the off road vehicle resulting in premature tire failure.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1997 GMC Sierra tire blowout

Is tire blowout or tread separation a common problem on the 1997 GMC Sierra?

5 of 238 owner complaints about the 1997 GMC Sierra (2%) mention tire blowout or tread separation. The model year with the most reports is 1999.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 GMC Sierra?

There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.

Other symptoms on the 1997 GMC Sierra

Wipers 21Jerking 16ABS 13Fuel pump 10Brake failure 8Pulling 8Stalling 7Fire or smoke 6Transmission failure 5

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