NHTSA Complaint #11696047 — 2022 GMC SIERRA 2500

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Wrangler Trail Runner A/T, Tire Size: LT275/65/R20, DOT Number: 1PJOTJB1B3221. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an explosion, and the entire tread width of the front driver side tire delaminated and wrapped around the axle. The contact stated that the tire did not deflate, and the radial belts were visible. No warning light illuminated. The contact stated that two months later, with the second set of tires on the vehicle, the failure reoccurred with the driver’s side rear tire. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the two front tires were replaced. The contact stated that with the second set of four tires, the failure had occurred twice. The tires were the original equipment. The contact stated that the tires had a tread depth of 4/32. The contact attempted to notify the manufacturer, but the call was disconnected. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.