2005 GMC Sierra Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2005 GMC Sierra, 3% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,700 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.
“Dt:the contact stated while driving heard a noise and the vehicle fish tailed in the rear. He immediately pulled over and inspected the vehicle. The tread along the sidewall of the tire on the rear driver's side separated. A black powder substance was on the inside of the damaged tire. There were no obvious road hazards. The vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. Bridgestone dueler at, p265/70r17 .”
NHTSA complaint #10145185, filed 2005-12, 3,884 miles“Dt: a new tire had a tread separation. Gmc truck that is only 4 months old. The tire failed, and there was a separation of tread. The failure occurred on the outside tread.”
NHTSA complaint #10122248, filed 2005-06, 2,700 miles“Dt: the contact states while driving under normal conditions at various speeds he experienced an ongoing issue with tire failure. He does not believe this is related to any road hazards. He has experienced complete tread separation on all four tires. He has been consulting with the dealer and the manufacture regarding this ongoing problem. He has replaced the tires with a different brand of tires at his own expense. The dealer replaced one of the tires. However at this time the manufacturer is unwilling to offer any further assistance. The tires are general ameri trac p245/70r17.”
NHTSA complaint #10142717, filed 2005-11, 500 miles“Returned to dealer 4 times for: brakes going out (4 new sets installed) abnormal wear on tires (f) valves chattering at 10-65 MPH returned to dealer 3 times for: steering sector knocking front axle making warping noise transmission clunking when shifting up or down returned to dealer 2 times for: various electrical/light problems smoking in passing gear or hard take off all of the above problems are still on-going and have not been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10229729, filed 2008-06Related service bulletins
- 10114352Jan 15, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10113483Aug 5, 2013This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.
- 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…
- 10021022Nov 1, 2010P245/70r17 general ameritrac tire wear vibration. *kb updated 12/13/07. *nj updated 1/30/08. *nj updated 5/25/11.
- 10021075Mar 1, 2007Unable to program tire size in ebcm/vses.
- 10021020Feb 22, 2007Bridgestone duravis tire chip and tear issue.
- 10021010Feb 22, 2007Bridgestone dueler product information update.
- 10017310Nov 2, 2005Service tire pressure monitoring system diagnostics codes.
- 10016866Oct 13, 2005Bridgestone dueler product information update.
- 10012161Sep 1, 200520 inch wheels and tires available through gmspo.
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 2005 GMC Sierra
37 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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.
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