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2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 27 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500, about 3% of its 793 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 13,080. One crash is linked to this area, and no related recalls have been issued.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
27
3% of 793
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
13,081 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report tread separating or chunks detaching from the tires, sometimes requiring dealer replacement.
  • Drivers describe a vibration in the cabin at highway speeds around 60 mph traced to worn rear suspension and tire wear.
  • Some report tires slipping off the rims at 65 mph, with repeated tire replacements failing to fix the problem.
  • A pulsing vibration between 45 and 68 mph is reported starting around 3,000 miles and worsening over time.
  • Owners describe persistent shaking at highway speed that continued even after tire replacement and road force balancing.
  • One complaint describes squeaking and shaking traced to dirt and debris built up between the leaf springs.

When 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 25, 2015, latest Mar 23, 2026.

2015 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2015Jul 2016Nov 2016Jun 2017Mar 2018Sep 2021Feb 2024Mar 2026
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2015 to Mar 2026; peak Mar 2017 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20105 (2%)
  2. 201119 (5%)
  3. 201211 (8%)
  4. 201314 (9%)
  5. 201438 (4%)
  6. 201527 (3%)
  7. 201621 (6%)
  8. 201719 (4%)
  9. 201823 (7%)
  10. 201922 (3%)
  11. 202020 (4%)
  12. 202118 (3%)
  13. 20222 (0%)
  14. 20235 (1%)
  15. 20245 (1%)
  16. 20254 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 27 complaints in this category for the 2015 Sierra 1500, which is about 3% of its 793 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or tire problems on the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for this model year.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 13,080 miles.
Did any suspension or tire issues lead to a crash?
NHTSA data shows one crash associated with this problem area for the 2015 Sierra 1500. No fires or injuries were reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.