2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 logged 21 suspension, wheels & tires complaints, about 6% of its 377 total complaints. A related recall (16V256000) covers front upper control arm replacement, and owners reported vibration, control arm and ball joint failures around a median 33,128 miles.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 21
- 6% of 377
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 33,128 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Steering wheel, seat, and floor vibration that appears at highway speeds above 60 mph and worsens as speed increases.
- Front upper control arms breaking or cracking, in some cases causing a front wheel to detach while driving.
- Front suspension struts and shock seals leaking grease, producing a rough ride and noise over bumps.
- Ball joints wearing out on both sides of the front suspension, found during independent inspection.
- Steering and suspension feeling loose or momentarily locking up at low speed, addressed by a dealer software update.
- Tire cupping on continental tires paired with driveline vibration and whining noise in four-wheel drive.
When 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 4, 2016, latest Aug 29, 2025.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
- NHTSA 16V256000Apr 28, 2016Suspension, Wheels & Tires3,738 vehiclesDo Not Drive
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.
Risk: Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Sierra 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 have a suspension recall?
- Yes. Recall 16V256000 covers 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and related GM trucks, including the 2016 GMC Sierra, for front upper control arm replacement and realignment.
- How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does NHTSA list for the 2016 Sierra 1500?
- NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area, about 6% of the 377 total complaints filed for the 2016 Sierra 1500.
- At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2016 Sierra 1500?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 33,128 miles.
- Did the suspension issue cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash linked to suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2016 Sierra 1500, with no fires or injuries reported.