1996 GMC Suburban Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 10%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,007miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the tires of the 1996 GMC Suburban, 10% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,007 miles. 2 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.
“Traveling up from va, the right rear firestone tire which is a lt245/75r16 mounted on a 1996 2500 Suburban load range e tire rated at max 80 PSI, was inflated to 65 PSI. I felt a bobbling then the tread came off the casing, damaging the side of my Suburban, ripping off the mud flap and damage the paint as it flopped around and just ripped itself off. Fortunately the tire did not go flat but lost the entire tread portion. This set of four was purchase and was exact replacement from oem tire when new. There is about 80% tread on tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10183227, filed 2007-02, 83,332 miles“I had a firestone tire on the front passenger side of my Suburban. I was on the freeway when without warning the tire separated from the steel belt and caused major damage to my Suburban. My Suburban is currently being repaired by my insurance company but the rental coverage has already been exceeded. I am legally disabled and I cannot afford to pay for the additional rental cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10138580, filed 2005-10“Tread completely separated from rest of tire causing damage to right rear of vehicle. Tire has been sent to firestone for inspection & they determined there were no defects. I would like to have another opinion as to what the cause of the tire failure was. I would also like to know more details on pe 00040 on these specific tires. I notice that the pe was closed april 2002 but I have not found any details on the investigation of these tires.”
NHTSA complaint #762155, filed 2002-05“While driving about 72 MPH on the highway and without warning right rear tire tread separated from tire, causing a collision firestone, steel tex at, lt245/75r16. Driver was transported by ambulance to the hospital for injuries he sustained from the accident. However, there were no fatalities.”
NHTSA complaint #10042232, filed 2003-10“The first tire failure involved the tread coming completely off the vehicle. This cause significant body damage to the Suburban (about $3000). We were towing a 30' trailer with both instance. The tire pressure were checked prior to departure. The second incident involved a bubble forming on the tire tread. These were the original tires that came with the vehicle.( DOT number: )”
NHTSA complaint #729200, filed 2000-08Related service bulletins
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 20% |
| 2002 | 2 | 29% |
| 2001 | 1 | 20% |
| 2000 | 3 | 20% |
| 1999 | 28 | 10% |
| 1998 | 11 | 11% |
| 1997 | 16 | 8% |
| 1996 | 18 | 10% |
| 1995 | 18 | 8% |
| 1994 | 17 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 12% |
| 1988 | 1 | 13% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1984 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 1996 GMC Suburban
62 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 GMC Suburban
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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