# 2001 GMC PICKUP — TIRES:SIDEWALL
> NHTSA complaint `370319` · 2002-08-23 · General Motors, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** GMC
- **Model:** PICKUP
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** General Motors, LLC
- **Component:** TIRES:SIDEWALL
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT REAR TIRE CAME OFF THE RIM, CAUSING A CRASH.  CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SIDEWALL IS TOO THIN FOR THE HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT, POLICE OFFICER STATED ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY TIRE FAILURE, FIRESTONE, 24575R16.   *SLC
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