Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| PIT4316 | 02/01/2008 | PIT4316A | 10024281 | Check low tire / aftermarket wheels / tire pressure monitor / fmvss 138 with (rpo uj6). *nj | 04/01/2008 |
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||||
| 4261 | 12/01/2007 | 4261A | 10021081 | Tire sidewall irregularities. *kb updated 1/30/08. *nj | 03/01/2007 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 03/22/2008 | 2500 | 1 | 01/29/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 gmc yukon xl 1500. the contact ordered a vehicle that was specifically designed to tow a trailer. the vehicle came equipped with goodyear passenger tires, size p26570r17. while driving between 55-60 mph, he noticed that the vehicle swayed from right to left. the contact almost lost control of the vehicle. he believed that the passenger tires on the vehicle were insufficient for towing a trailer. a representative from the dealer stated that the tires were standard for that model. they also suggested that the trailer was overloaded; however, the vehicle tows up to 8,100 lbs. the failure mileage was 2,500. updated 05/19/08 *bf the consumer stated he experienced severe swaying problems while towing his trailer. the consumer believed the factory installed tires were designed with soft sidewalls for a smooth ride in a passenger car and not for the trailer towing which required tires with stiff sidewalls to discourage swaying. the consumer stated the vehicle should have light truck tires. update 05/20/08. *jb | |||