2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 284 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,354miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500, 1% of the 284 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,354 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Oem tires have extremely poor wet pavement traction. First incident occurred less than 30 days after purchasing the vehicle. It had rained heavily for an extended time that day and continuing moderately into the evening. Approaching the intersection where I intended to make a turn onto a side street, I began slowing to what I considered a safe and prudent speed given the road conditions. Upon applying the brakes the vehicle could not be stopped resulting in sliding completely straight through the intersection, luckily on a green signal light, and with no other traffic in my path. …”
NHTSA complaint #10383333, filed 2011-02, 1,150 miles“While driving 50 MPH. With out notice, the front passenger tire exploded. Checking the tire shows in middle of tread the tires steel belt just blew and popped out of the tread. Tho there is high mileage on the tires the tread wear is still very good. No damage to side wall and nothing was hit on roadway. Tire just exploded with out notice. The gap is across the entire width of tread approx 6 inches.”
NHTSA complaint #10706016, filed 2015-04, 55,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10231519Jan 31, 2023This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
- 10231518Jan 31, 2023This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 20% |
| 1994 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500
113 complaintsOther or unknown
73 complaintsBody and structure
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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