2011 GMC Sierra 2500 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,116miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2011 GMC Sierra 2500, 5% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,116 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.
“We purchased a 2011 Gmc 2500 hd new truck. We had a tire separate on 4/2/2012 at 1232 miles. We had another tire separate on 3/30/2015 at 16,112 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10704491, filed 2015-04, 1,232 miles“While traveling at 65 mph the vehicle began to Vibrate and suddenly the tread separated and began banging against the side of the vehicle LT265/60R20E. I feel fortunate this was a rear tire and I was able to safely bring the vehicle to a stop. The tires were installed at 35333 miles so they only had about 26000 miles and are rated to 60000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11431869, filed 2021-09“The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra equipped with Nitto tires, Tire line: N/A, Tire size: 285/55r20, DOT number: 73BM, and Nitto tire Tire line: Ridge Grappler Tire size: 285/55r20 and DOT number 73 BM The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the contact noticed the vehicle would vibrate. An independent was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the tire failed due to the lump found on the front driver's tire. The tire was replaced. The contact stated the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11650441, filed 2025-03, 265,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251681Feb 2, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some owners of Heavy Duty Trucks and Utilities may ask if they can lower their tire…
- 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 | 2 | 14% |
| 2024 | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 9% |
| 2022 | 6 | 13% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 9% |
| 2016 | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 9% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 9% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 8% |
| 1997 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2011 GMC Sierra 2500
20 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 GMC Sierra 2500
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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