1998 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 15%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 15% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,100 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at 60 MPH the vehicle suddenly started to vibrate violently and pulled very hard to the right. Upon inspection the consumer noticed that the front right tire tread had separated from the sidewall (tire size lt 22575r16 DOT number ad1d7a1697. ) please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10040642, filed 2003-09, 21,000 miles“Problems with all six firestone steeltex tires on dual axle pickup truck. The consumer had to replace all six of the tires, because of a blow out. Several days later the consumer noticed that tread had separated from on one of tires on the vehicle. The consumer felt that he deserves compensation for the tires. The first tire had blown out at 71200k miles, then on the second tire the tread separated at 71427k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10037866, filed 2003-08, 71,200 miles“While traveling 65mph on the highway. Without prior warning the consumer heard a noise. He was able to pull over to the shoulder. And both front tires trend separted. The tires are general tires lt245/75r16 m/s/120/116r. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8004039, filed 2002-02“Original equipment on a 1998, c3500, lt245/75r16 size. Tread on all four tires separated at highway speeds, causing damage to vehicle. Consumer states the left rear tire's tread completely separated and did not go flat, other 3 tires tread was twisted.”
NHTSA complaint #875450, filed 2000-11“Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and heard a noise. He was able to pull vehicle over to shoulders . Left rear driver's side tire tread had separated from tire. Firestone, steeltes r4s, lt245/75r16. There were no injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #875100, filed 2000-11Related service bulletins
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 12% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 26% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 7% |
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 6 | 12% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 17 | 21% |
| 1999 | 3 | 6% |
| 1998 | 10 | 15% |
| 1997 | 7 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
24 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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