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TiresPart report

1997 GMC Sierra Tires Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
4%of 238 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 1997 GMC Sierra, 4% of the 238 complaints for this model year.

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.

“After market tire dayton timberline at tire 31x10.5r15 size DOT#: vd60tat319. Tread on rear passenger's tire separated at highway speeds, causing damage to vehicle. Firestone has been notified.”

NHTSA complaint #885990, filed 2001-04

“Two tires blew three hours apart causing almost $4000 damage to the truck. According to the tire tech, the third tire was not far from blowing out. (DOT number: chw8 tiresize: 265/75/16)”

NHTSA complaint #753752, filed 2001-10

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201723%
201411%
201313%
201112%
201013%
200723%
200624%
200543%
200442%
200352%
2002104%
2001187%
2000307%
1999315%
199842%
199794%
199642%
199562%
199432%
199334%
1992310%
199118%
1990317%
198916%
1988233%

Other parts of the 1997 GMC Sierra

Brakes
67 complaints
Steering
63 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
28 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaints
Engine cooling
15 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 GMC Sierra

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology