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2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, 4% of its 429 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 34,000 miles. There is 1 crash linked to this area and no related recalls.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
19
4% of 429
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
34,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Front and rear tires reportedly blow out or lose air suddenly while driving at moderate speed, in some cases on both sides of the vehicle.
  • Owners describe steering wheel and cabin vibration at highway speeds (65 mph and above) that dealers were sometimes unable to duplicate or fix.
  • Original-equipment tires are reported to peel, crack, or wear prematurely well before expected tire life.
  • Some owners report a ball joint failing suddenly, requiring tire, alignment, and suspension repair.
  • Wheel rims are reported to develop cracks that cause slow air loss and repeated tire pressure warnings.
  • Front suspension components are reported to rub against tires or make abnormal noise when turning at low speed.

When 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 2, 2017, latest May 4, 2026.

2017 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2017Feb 2018Feb 2019Oct 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Sep 2024Aug 2025
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to May 2026; peak Oct 2019 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2017 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 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 19 complaints in this area for the 2017 Sierra 1500, which is 4% of its 429 total complaints for the model year.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 34,000 miles.
Is there a recall for suspension, wheels, or tires on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500?
No, NHTSA does not list any related recalls for this problem area on the 2017 Sierra 1500.
Did any suspension or tire issues lead to a crash?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and no fires or injuries tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2017 Sierra 1500.
How does the 2017 Sierra 1500 compare to other model years for this problem area?
The 2017 Sierra 1500 had 19 complaints (4% share), lower than the 2014 model's 38 complaints and similar to 2016's 21 complaints and 2020's 20 complaints.

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.