This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2010 Chevrolet Silverado tires problems
severe Owners of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado have filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the tires at roughly $150 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See tires across all vehicles →
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$150
| Model year | tires complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 Silverado | 34 |
| 2007 Silverado | 12 |
| 2008 Silverado | 7 |
| 2009 Silverado | 8 |
| 2010 Silverado (this page) | 10 |
| 2012 Silverado | 7 |
| 2013 Silverado | 4 |
| 2014 Silverado | 9 |
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Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering tires on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program and Global Warranty Management (GWM) Submission Information.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not affect durability, reliability or performance of the tires. Dealer should communicate to the customer that slight sidewall indentations are a common characteristic of radial tire construction.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2010 Chevrolet Silverados report multiple distinct tire issues, most involving bulges, separations, or sudden failure that creates safety hazards.
Bulging and delamination: Four owners report tread bulges, bubbles, or sidewall separation on Goodyear Wrangler (P265/70R17) and Michelin tires at relatively low mileage (12k–25k miles). A Goodyear technician attributed one bulge to pothole strike and refused warranty coverage; the owner disputed this and suspected manufacturing defect. Another owner found both Wrangler tires bulging in the tread with visible separation of the outer and inner rubber layers.
Rapid tread wear: One owner with General Ameritrac tires (P245/70R17) at 13,600 miles reported hunks and pieces of tread missing from all four tires, describing them as looking "almost like retreads." The dealership agreed to comp the tires but the owner noted this pattern affects many fleet Silverados.
Sidewall failure and blowouts: Three owners experienced catastrophic sidewall failures or blowouts, including one with no identifiable penetration object, another where the sidewall blew out after first appearing firm to touch, and a third that caused the driver to veer into a semi truck. One owner discovered a sidewall perforation on a Michelin tire at 82k total miles (12k driven since 2015 purchase).
Hydroplaning: Two complaints cite Goodyear light-duty truck tires hydroplaning on wet roads.
Spare tire mismatch: One owner notes the OEM spare is 17 inches while all other tires are 18 inches, and the manual prohibits using 4WD with the spare installed."
Same Chevrolet Silverado tires reports on nearby years: 2007
Failure modes owners describe
Tread Bulging and Delamination
Owners report bulges or bubbles appearing in tire treads, with visible separation of outer rubber from inner layers. Occurred at low mileage. Goodyear technician attributed one case to pothole impact and denied warranty, though owner suspected manufacturing defect.
When: 1 year old, 12k–25k miles
Symptoms owners cite: Single or multiple bulges in tire tread; Bubbles visible in tread center; Separation of outer and inner rubber layers; Steering wobble at highway speed
Repairs/costs cited: Owner brought truck to Goodyear Auto Service; technician refused warranty. Owner planned to replace with non-Goodyear tires. Another owner pursued replacement at tire shop.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Goodyear technician blamed external impact (pothole/curb); no warranty coverage offered.
Rapid Tread Separation and Wear
General Ameritrac tires developed chunking and missing tread pieces across all four tires at very low mileage, appearing similar to retreads. Dealership agreed to replace them.
When: 13,600 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Hunks and pieces of tread missing from all four tires; Tread appearance similar to retreads
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership compensated owner for tire replacement.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealership agreed to cover cost.
Sidewall Perforation and Failure
Owners experienced sidewall perforations, tears, and catastrophic blowouts without evidence of external penetration objects or striking bumps/potholes. One blowout caused driver to veer into oncoming semi truck.
When: 12k miles since purchase (82k total); 42,344 miles; unspecified
Symptoms owners cite: Tire pressure monitor light activation; Sudden sidewall blowout while touching or inspecting tire; Sidewall perforation with no visible penetration object; Catastrophic failure causing loss of vehicle control; Internal sidewall damage visible after failure
Repairs/costs cited: Tire could not be repaired; full replacement required. One owner bent OEM jack attempting recovery.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Michelin recall issued in 2013 for X-Radial sidewall perforations, but did not cover P245/70R17 size that failed.
Hydroplaning
Two separate complaints report Goodyear light-duty truck tires hydroplaning on wet road conditions.
When: Unspecified mileage
Symptoms owners cite: Hydroplaning on wet roads
Rim Cracking (Tire-Related)
Owner reported a crack in the rim of Nitto Dune Grappler tires with no history of striking major bumps or potholes to explain it.
When: 42,344 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Crack visible in tire rim
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Neither dealer nor manufacturer notified.
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the tires problem on the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado?
It's a meaningful issue. 10 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $150.
At what mileage does the tires typically fail?
Based on the 10 complaints filed, tires issues most often appear around 34,004 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $150 for tires repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to tires?
No active recalls currently cover tires issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Chevrolet/Silverado.
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