2000 GMC Sierra Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 7%of 443 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the tires of the 2000 GMC Sierra, 7% of the 443 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 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.
“Firestone steeltex a/t, lt245/75r16, load range c, original equipment installed on 2000 Gmc Sierra 1/2 ton, 4wd, pickup, purchased new by me, april 2000. On aug 14, 2004, approx 12:00noon, I was driving about 30mph , pulling a boat/trailer on a state maintained gravel road in lewis & clark county, mt., when the right front tire suddenly went flat with no sound of blow-out. After immediately stopping, I noticed the tire was comletely shredded. The entire outer sidewall had separated from the tread area by about 95%. The wheel was slightly bent. No other damage. No injuries. …”
NHTSA complaint #10086875, filed 2004-08, 34,040 miles“Three weeks ago vehicle was taken to the dealer because pieces of steel were sticking out of the rear driver's side tire. Dealer said, the tires were fine . Presently, while driving at highway speed consumer heard a loud explosion. Rear driver's side tire had separated.”
NHTSA complaint #10044224, filed 2003-10, 34,000 miles“While driving steering wheel pulled in either direction. Consumer managed to pull over, and saw that both front tire treads separated. Firestone tires size p265/75r16.”
NHTSA complaint #10044642, filed 2003-10, 37,000 miles“There are two differant DOT # on four tires .I am almost certain that the dealer will replace the tires for me. But firestone dealer was contacted and refused to even look at the tires. Gmc dealer says there are belts that are separated in the tires. Dot on two tires are vn73 the other two are w273. (DOT number: vn73-w273 tiresize: 265/75r/16)”
NHTSA complaint #737942, filed 2000-12“I have firestone wilderness at 265/75 r16 tires on my pick-up. I am a disabled person and I am very concerned about the firestone tires that came on my Gmc truck. It is my understanding that the have been problems with the 16 tires along with the 15 tires wich firestone has been recalling. I urge you to make firestone tire co. Recall the 16 tires also. Because of these tire problems I do not feel secure in driving on these existing firestone tires. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #727672, filed 2000-08Related 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…
- 10012149Jan 1, 2005Spare tire is different size than other tires. This service bulletin replaces 020310001. *eh update.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2000 GMC Sierra
228 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 GMC Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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