Suspension complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 1% | 48,000 miles |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% | 40,000 miles |
| 2021 | 10 | 2% | 38,000 miles |
| 2020 | 18 | 4% | 41,000 miles |
| 2019 | 10 | 2% | 70,000 miles |
| 2018 | 11 | 4% | 50,000 miles |
| 2017 | 8 | 2% | 39,000 miles |
| 2016 | 15 | 4% | 33,000 miles |
| 2015 | 17 | 2% | 12,000 miles |
| 2014 | 24 | 3% | 40,000 miles |
| 2013 | 10 | 9% | 100,000 miles |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% | 43,000 miles |
| 2011 | 9 | 3% | 35,000 miles |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% | 87,000 miles |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% | 100,000 miles |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% | 77,000 miles |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% | 65,000 miles |
| 2006 | 11 | 8% | 28,000 miles |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% | 86,000 miles |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% | 36,000 miles |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% | 104,000 miles |
| 2002 | 9 | 5% | 72,000 miles |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% | 25,000 miles |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% | 107,000 miles |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% | 150,000 miles |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 1997 | 6 | 7% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle rolled over a bump in the highway, and the message to "Slow Down" was displayed on the instrument cluster. The contact heard an abnormal metal-on-metal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the supports for the differential and the rear axles had been improperly attached and had become loose. The contact had asked the dealer if the repair could be covered under warranty, and was advised that the repairs were not covered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
Purchased 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Pro 2/28/2024 with 6 miles on it. Drove vehicle home (20 miles). Picked up and dropped off Grand Daughter from school. Proceeded to my Mom's house and took her for a ride then came home. Next afternoon went to take out garbage and noticed puddle by passenger rear tire. Got under truck and found shock to be completely wet. Called Dealer and made appointment to bring truck in next morning. Brought truck in next day and Dealer confirmed that shock was blown. Shock is not in stock but was ordered. Currently waiting for delivery to set up appointment to replace shock (Only the one that is blown of course). Truck now has 108 miles. 60 of those miles are driving from, back to and back home from the dealer. Now it sits with cardboard under it and once repaired, I have the bonus of scrubbing multiple oil slicks off of my driveway. …
Leaking Diesel fuel, Leaking oil from the rear of the transfer case, making a claunking noise at the rear suspension, My safety is at risk for a possible fire and a crash from the Leaking oil. The vehicle was diagnosed with this problems on [redacted] at Caguas Chevrolet & GMC, also called United Collection Auto. parts were ordered on that date but not arrived.
There is a clunking and popping noise on the rear suspension or spring leaf when going between 5-20 mph, there is no active recalls for this but there is a lot of people complaining about this problem and the dealer does not wants to take responsibility for this issue need help. They are forums online all over the country complaining about this issue.
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while her son was driving 55 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to slow down as intended. The driver attempted to use the parking brake to slow the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to slow down. The message "Braking System Failure" was displayed. The driver pulled over to the side of the road, and the passenger's side front wheel detached and started leaning to the right before the vehicle came to a stop. The driver exited to inspect the vehicle and became aware that the front passenger's side wheel was lying on the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed. …
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the rear suspension. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rear suspension. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred 4,000 miles later. The contact stated that while reversing, the contact heard an abnormal clunking sound coming from the rear suspension. The contact also stated that there was also a strong antifreeze odor permeating the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 38,000.
The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the horn failed to function as intended. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the right lane sensor stopped working as intended. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving 60 MPH in the rain or on rough asphalt, the rear suspension caused the vehicle to fishtail to the right. The contact turned to the left to control the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle returned to normal functionality after the failure. The low transmission fluid warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with an electrical systems failure. …
The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started pulling to the left, and the vehicle ended up in the next lane. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer six times because of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 17,000.
Related recalls (3)
Suspension › Front › Control arm
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016.
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and GMC canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon xl vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners May contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the…
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac escalade ext, Chevrolet avalanche, silverado ld and GMC sierra ld vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners May contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the…
Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Sierra 1500 years have suspension problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2014 (24), 2020 (18), 2015 (17), 2016 (15) and 2006 (11) model years. Suspension complaints make up 3% of all complaints for the 2014.
Is there a recall for GMC Sierra 1500 suspension problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 16V-256 (control arm, Apr 28, 2016); 11V-007 (spindle, Jan 6, 2011); 10V-643 (spindle, Dec 17, 2010). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do GMC Sierra 1500 suspension problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 55,000 miles; 51% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the rear (10 mentions), followed by the front (9).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.