1996 GMC Sierra Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 246 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 1996 GMC Sierra, 2% of the 246 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 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.
“Bridgestone, dueler at, DOT number ejfucfno88, tire size 33x12.50 r15, tires were replacements. Driver's side front tire blewout and completely shredded passenger's side rear tire deflated while driving.consumer stated steel belts were showing between tread, and there was some cracking.”
NHTSA complaint #892315, filed 2001-07“Vehicle was purchased with model tires lt245/75r16m general tire american 55oas. The rubber is flying off the tread of the tires. Also, the tires only have 7,500 miles on them. Consumer has yet to replace the tires. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #826684, filed 1998-08Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 10 | 4% |
| 2001 | 18 | 7% |
| 2000 | 30 | 7% |
| 1999 | 31 | 5% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 4% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 3 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 3 | 17% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1996 GMC Sierra
84 complaintsBrakes
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 GMC Sierra
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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