1999 GMC Sierra tires problems

Filed Jul 27, 2013 · Tires, Wheels · 64,000 miles · MD

Pirelli scorpion tires, size p255/70r16, bought 7/11/2007 from tirerack.com. At 21,000 miles, tires are showing severe weather cracking, very similar to what I experienced with my ford explorer during the firestone tire recall in 2000. Tire racks warranty specifically states tires with weather cracking which were purchased more than 4 years prior to presentation for adjustment are not covered by the warranty. Although there is ample tread life left, these tires are simply no longer safe.

Filed Nov 5, 2004 · Acceleration, Tires · 6,500 miles · NJ

While applying the accelerator pedal the pedal stuck, and vehicle failed to accelerate. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the accelerator pedal needed to be oiled. *ak. This was the same excuse given by nultiple dealerships and consumer's extended warranty company. Consumer claimed had many cars and never was there a need to oil the accelerator.

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 49,900 miles · OH

While driving at 30 MPH the consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer replaced the rotors and pads twice, however the problem recurred. *ak the vehicle also had tailgate and engine problems. The tires were replaced due to thread cracks.

Filed Nov 15, 2003 · Tires · VA

Sidewall of firestone wilderness at tire blew out while driving at low speed.

Filed Aug 22, 2002 · Tires · NM

Both front tires suffered tread separation, replacements developed side wall splits also requiring replacement.

Filed Jun 24, 2002 · Tires · MI

While traveling at speed, tread separation occurred on the left front tire. The air temperature was in the 90's today. My understanding is that this tire size was not included in the firestone recall.

Filed May 14, 2002 · Tires · NJ

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Oct 29, 2001 · Tires · AZ

I was traveling on a rural paved road in willcox arizona (rex allen dr.) I was traveling about 45 MPH when the right rear passenger side tire blew. I kept the tire and do have pictures of the tire and wheel well damage to my truck. Looking at the tire (what's left), it looks like the tire seperated causing the damage. Also, the aluminum wheel is scratched because it hit the pavement. It was a sunday and willcox, az is a small town. I drove to a local truck stop (rip griffen truck & travel center - about 5 miles away) that actually sold firestone/bridgestone, but not for regular trucks. I was afraid to drive without a spare (the spare was used) so I purchased a kumho tire of the same size (it is now the spare). I drove to tucson az (about 70 miles - closest large town) and didn't want to chance driving on these firestones so I went to one of the only sunday opened tire stores which was sam's club and purchased 4 new goodyear tires again of the same size as the firestones. I do have pictures of both the tire (only kept the damaged tire - the other 4 tires I checked the serial number and they all matched and left with the sams club) and the wheel well damage. The aluminum wheel is scrached pretty bad also. I also have all the receipts for replacing these 5 tires. I only estimated on the damage to the wheel well and aluminum wheel.*ak (dot number: w273wma059 tiresize: 265 75r 16)

Filed Jul 31, 2001 · Tires · TX

Steel belts separated across tire width. No known road hazards struck. *ak (dot number: w273wmb139 tiresize: p265-75r16)

Filed Jun 28, 2001 · Tires · TX

Original equipment on a 1999, gmc, sierra pickup, tire size p265/75r16, dot number w273wmb129, tires had 38 thousand miles on them, when driving 70 MPH consumer noticed a loud noise coming from vehicle when left rear tire blewout completely and tread separated. *ak firestone at tires.