1996 Chevrolet K1500 tires problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1996 Chevrolet K1500 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Uniroyal laredo p245-r16 tires have dry-rot cracks next to tread blocks after less than five years and 24,000 miles on vehicle. *tr”
filed May 31, 2014
“While traveling on the highway at approx. 70mph, the tread on the rear driver side tire separated rapidly, resulting in complete destruction of the tire. After installing the spare and returning home, I inspected the other three tires which all have distinct cracks forming at the tread/sidewall…”
filed Aug 19, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other K1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 K1500 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 K1500 | 6 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet K1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.