GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension Problems
- 77
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 17
- Years with records
- 1999–2017
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 77 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- Rear · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 29 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Suspension
Now while a trip to which i rolled over 39000 miles, i have a ball joint explode putting my family in danger and causing me to now need that repaired, new tire, and full alignment. I called the local dealership i have used for years and am told to bad at 36031 miles you are on your own as warranty is over and have had to take to firestone due to safety emergency as it was the closest repair center to where i was and…
ODI 11269158
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 gmc sierra 1500. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that it failed inspection for having defective ball joints on both sides, which needed to be replaced. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 46,000.
ODI 11255969
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc sierra 1500. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for service, the technician noticed a fracture on the leaf spring and half of the leaf spring was missing on the rear passenger side. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called an unknown gmc dealer and was informed that the vin was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not…
ODI 11244956
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 75-80 mph, the vehicle vibrated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
ODI 11240568
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
161131 miles frame rusted real bad body looks great for the year i just bought the truck looked real clean inside and out from origanal owner put it on a lift and the frame is so rusted out did some googleing and found that most all these trucks were built to rot out in 3 years
ODI 11197051
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I went underneath my sierra today and found the entire frame is extremely rusted. Upon closer examination i found a 3 inch by 3/4 inch hole rusted through. This truck just turned 6 years old and has 100000 miles . This is a saftey issue because with the truck being able to tow heavy loads.
ODI 11194762
Suspension
I was underneath my truck for a minor sensor repair around the end of march. I found a significant hole rusted through the left frame rail. I made contact with general motors about the severity of rust in and on my frame. They had a local dealership evaluate the frame. After several people and many weeks. The best gm is willing to do is offer a $100.00 service voucher. This a a truck ,that hauls ,tows and carries…
ODI 11231947
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
On 3/4/2018 i took my truck in for a broken leaf spring. When the mechanic was replacing the springs, he notes holes rusting in the trucks frame. I did buy the truck used from a chevrolet dealer on 3/12 2016 with @49,000 miles on it. With in 6-8 months of owning the truck, it started to rust on the fender wells, and had some rust on the frame. When i talked to the dealer they said there is nothing they can do for me…
ODI 11196575