2001 Chevrolet Silverado Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 56about this part
- Share
- 6%of 877 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, 6% of the 877 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving normally, down my driveway, at approximately 3 MPH, and my spare tire detached and fell off the undercarriage of my truck while the vehicle was in motion. The cable holding the tire in place broke. Nothing has been done to correct this problem. My spare tire is no longer able to be attached to my vehicle. If this happened on a highway, someone could have been killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10357203, filed 2010-09, 109,893 miles“On august 15, 2003, the right rear firestone steeltex r4s tire on my 2001 chevy Silverado suffered complete tread separation, commonly referred to as capping , on the interstate. I filed a claim with GM since the truck was still under mfr warranty. Gm referred me to firestone and I filed a claim with them, incident report #826379. Sent the tire to firestone for evaluation per their instructions. Firestone refused to honor my claim stating the tire was underinflated for some period of time before the failure . …”
NHTSA complaint #10056692, filed 2004-02, 30,150 miles“While driving north on hwy 89 to paulden, az. At about 70 MPH I noticed a severe vibration coming from my front end. I drive a 2001 chevy 2500 Silverado which had firestone steeltex r4s tires all the way around with approximately 32000, miles on them. The tread life looked like maybe 10000 more miles. Before I had a chance to pull over, my front left tire blew. I swerved into the south bound lane and luckily no oncoming traffic was coming and I was able to slow down and stop on the north bound shoulder. The tread had separated from my tire causing a blow out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10168589, filed 2006-09, 32,000 miles“The vehicle started shaking uncontrollably without warning,the driver was able to pull over. The driver noticed that the right side tire sidewall exploded. The driver was able to change the tire. The driver drove to the dealer for inspection. Firestone steeltex at 245/75r16 #DOT yn11bab. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10107387, filed 2005-02, 16,549 miles“(1)high vibration felt especially at slower speeds. Steering pulling firmly to the right.(2)tread very bumpy aroung all four tires. Thumping on tread ,causes hollow sound in various places around circumference of tires. (3) due to the history of firestone tires and reported failures of these tires, I had them replaced before catastrophic failure occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10082744, filed 2004-07, 43,170 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112655Dec 12, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10012161Sep 1, 200520 inch wheels and tires available through gmspo.
- 10012160Jun 1, 2004Use of correct installation procedure for loose hubcap assembly. This service bulletin replaces 030310002.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 | 5 | 7% |
| 2010 | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 | 14 | 4% |
| 2004 | 21 | 3% |
| 2003 | 27 | 4% |
| 2002 | 27 | 4% |
| 2001 | 56 | 6% |
| 2000 | 70 | 5% |
| 1999 | 90 | 5% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 8 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 12% |
| 1989 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado
418 complaintsEngine cooling
91 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
64 complaintsBody and structure
53 complaintsAir bags
48 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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