2001 GMC Sierra tires problems

Filed Jun 25, 2007 · Tires · 32,910 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra. While driving 60 MPH, the rear passenger side tire blew out. The tread separated from the sidewall. The tires are the vehicle's original tires. The purchase date and tire information were unknown. The current mileage is 32,960 and failure mileage was 32,910.

Filed Jan 11, 2006 · Acceleration, Body · 49,274 miles · ME

Many problems: 4 wheel drive sensor, front end suspension, parking brake, service brakes, anti-lock brakes, speed sensors, radio, center console, engine noise rapping when starting, tailgate cables, anti-theft sensor, and now the battery voltage gauge needle excess dropping when stopping, engine idling to low when stopping. Dealer says problem is normal. Let's test drive a new truck and show me it is normal. This truck is a lemon in my eyes!

Filed Apr 26, 2005 · Tires · 68,000 miles · TX

I own a 2001 gmc sierra, I was driving from one job to the other when a person driving next to me flagged me down saying that I dropped my spare tire. I stopped and looked under my truck, I was missing my tire and the cable that was holding the spare tire was busted. Luckily the incident happened after school and speed limits were at 20mph. No one got hurt but if this would of happened while I was driving in a congested high speed road this could of caused a serious accident. The safty of all people are at risk of this happening as I experienced it myself. A 2001 vehicle should not have a part that can bust and drop a tire on the road. I took this report to champion gmc located in corpus christi texas. The man that attended me mel did nothing but give me a 200.00 estimate for parts and labor repair. I believe that this part should be under recall before it causes a problem or death.

Filed Apr 12, 2005 · Tires · 380,000 miles · CA

A firestone wilderness a/t tire size p265/75r16 suffered a catastrophic failure where the tread completely delaminated at highway speed, causing $1,000 body damage to my vehicle.

Filed May 17, 2004 · Tires · 34,889 miles · AZ

While driving at 60 MPH left rear tire tread separated. This resulted in the fender and bumper bending. *ak firestone said that consumer hit a pot hole that caused damage to the tire. However, consumer denied hitting a pot hole while driving.

Filed Feb 22, 2004 · Tires · 62,000 miles · SC

I have a gmc sierra 1550hd truck. Purchased in 2001. It currently has 62,000 miles. It came with firestone 245x75x16 tires. Since I have had this vehicle both rear tires of the same description has had failures within months of each other. The tires developed large humps on the tread area while driving at highway speed causing the vehicle to shudder drastically and become unstable. This is of particular concern to me since in both cases I had my family with me which includes a baby and a 10 year old in the vehicle. What can be done about my complaint and is there concern for other consumers who may be riding on this particular tire as well?

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Engine · 7,250 miles · CA

Engine uses to much oil, knocks, smokes body- truck bed sides are rippeling because the metal is to thin,& can not handel the weight of a lumber rack, front bumper is dented on both sides but in differant places, was like this at delivery, all the trucks were like this but all of them in differant places.manufacture defect exhaust- loose parts inside of muffler, exhaust rattels from mounting hardware, muffler retains water and leaks at the seams. Paint-rust on the top of cab seatbelt- driver side belt will not recoil,broken seat belt bracket.(this is a safty issue) tires-below 1/32 tread left at 23,000 miles(this is also a safty issue) transmission-makes a cluncking noise at low speeds,takes a long time to shift when running the A/C also makes a howling noise,transmission slips.

Filed Jan 14, 2004 · Tires · CA

While driving on the freeway, rear end body started making noise. The dealership showed the consumer the damage on tires, but could not repair under warranty. Mediation services representative writing on behalf of consumer. *la *sc

Filed Jul 30, 2003 · Tires · OH

Large chunks of rubber is coming off vehicle's tires. The dealership indicated this is caused by vehicle being driven over a gravel surface.

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Tires · TN

Tires on a 3500 gmc sierra were not the correct tires for the consumer's vehicle.*mr *ph