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2002 GMC Silverado Tires Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
22%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
20,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2002 GMC Silverado, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2002 Gmc Silverado 2500. The vehicle has telstar weatherizer tires, size 265/75/r16. The contact heard a loud noise coming from his garage. He noticed that the passenger side rear tire blew out. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed bulges on the exterior sidewall of the tire. The contact took the vehicle to a tire dealer and had a tire replaced. Two days later, the passenger side rear tire blew out without warning. He replaced the tire but, the technician could not identify the cause of the failure. The DOT number and VIN were unknown. …”

NHTSA complaint #10240122, filed 2008-08, 20,000 miles

“While driving 30 MPH a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the rear. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer noticed that the right rear passenger side tire blew out. Consumer was able to change the tire, and drive to goodyear. Mechanic informed the driver the cause could not be determined. Goodyear, wrangler, p235/75r16 r.”

NHTSA complaint #10081406, filed 2004-07

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002222%

Other parts of the 2002 GMC Silverado

Air bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 GMC Silverado

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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