1998 GMC SUBURBAN Tires Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 1998 GMC SUBURBAN
3 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 GMC SUBURBAN. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 5 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries
1
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
THE TIRES THAT FAILED THE FIRST TIME HAD BEEN REPLACED WITH THE SAME FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT TIRES. THESE NEW TIRES ARE A YEAR OLD AND ALREADY ARE FALLING APART AND ALL CRACKED. I WANT FIRESTONE TO RECALL THESE TIRES BEFORE I GET INTO ANOTHER ACCIDENT. *AK (TIRESIZE: 16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 )
VEHICLE 1998 GMC SUBURBAN: WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65-70 MPH ONE REAR FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL/ COLLISION WHICH RESULTED IN ONE FATALITY. TIRE SIZE R4SLT245/75R16, DOT NUMBER V611B1A377. *AK
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WHEN MAKING ANY KIND OF TURN BETWEEN 90 DEGREES OR SMALLER THE FRONT WHEELS LOCK UP. DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL CONDITION WHEN DRIVING IN 4- WHEEL DRIVE. OWNER WAS DRIVING IN 2- WHEEL DRIVE AT THE TIME. THE SUBURBAN IS BEING REPAIRED BY DEALERSHIP. STEERING REPAIRED, BUT VEHICLE STILL VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS BECAUSE TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED. OWNER BELIEVES TIRES SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN 21,000 MILES. *ML
Other 1998 GMC SUBURBAN Problem Areas
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
15 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
10 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
10 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
9 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint