2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension Problems
- 10
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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 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
Suspension
Front end upper control arms and struts are broken causing a grinding popping sound. My vehicle has never been off roading, all highway miles. Nhtsa shows a recall article on this particular mechanical issue (see attachment) as a recall for 2016 models. My vehicle has not reached the three year warranty, but is over the 36,000 mile warranty. Since it has been a recall issue, i am requesting a recall that gm should…
ODI 11203126
Suspension
Suspension issue, random vibration at speeds over 65 mph that come and go. Same situation as what occurs in this youtube video. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7r85u1rama
ODI 11141276
Suspension · Wheels
Recall# 42190 upper control arm broke on my gmc sierra 1500. I was driving out of a church parking lot and made a left turn on to a city street and my right front passenger tire fell off. I contacted gm warranty department and got it towed to dalton motors in marianna, ar. The technician stated that i had been in an accident. That wasn't true. He called sunrise gmc in memphis, tn off covington pike and told them all…
ODI 11047554
Steering · Suspension
I purchased my 2016 gmc sierra sle double cab on 9/13/2016. My truck begins to vibrate/shake at 40 mph and gets progressively worse to 70 mph. The shake can be felt in the drivers seat and floor. The center console shakes and shudders making me feel nauseous and dizzy while driving at hwy speeds. I returned the truck to the dealer within the first 500 miles. The wheels and tires where forced balanced with no relief…
ODI 10924155
Power Train · Suspension · Wheels
8 speed transmission bucks, hesitates, lurches forward, clunks, while in drive. The continental tires are cupping, which gm says is characteristic of the brand. The truck vibrates while at 25mph, around 50mphm and 65-75mph. While in awd/4wd at 30 and 50mph, the driveline makes a whining noise and vibrates sometimes.
ODI 10983568
Suspension · Wheels
The 2016 gmc sierra has a constant vibration which is felt through the seats and the steering wheel. The condition is identical to those submitted for the 2014 and 2015 gmc and chevrolet models
ODI 10908659
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I purchased a new gmc sierra from royal automotive gmc in vestavia, al on may 12, 2016. Since the time of purchase, there has been a vibration present, and noticeable at speeds above 60 mph. I have taken the vehicle in to royal three times and they have yet to remedy this issue. While obviously annoying, the issue causes me headaches, and i question whether it could lead to safety issues. I'm currently working…
ODI 10893169
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
This vehicle suffers from the notorious chevy shakes that is aflicting 2014/2015/2016 gm 1500s. I returned truck one business day after buying it for shaking problems. The shaking/vibrating was felt in the steering wheel, gas pedal, and seat of your pants. They said tires were out of balance. Picked up truck to find it still did it the next time out at high way speeds 55-70 mph. 2nd trip to the dealer for shaking…
ODI 10896801