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2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, about 7% of its 321 total complaints for the year. The typical failure showed up at a median 28,000 miles, and one complaint involved a crash. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
23
7% of 321
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
28,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report persistent vibration or shaking at highway speeds and even at idle, with dealers unable to resolve it after multiple tire balances and replacements.
  • Front suspension ball joints have separated from the control arm, causing sudden front-end collapse while driving.
  • Factory tires, including OEM Bridgestone and Goodyear models, have developed sidewall bubbles, bulges, or premature cracking near the bead.
  • Some owners describe factory wheels losing grip during acceleration or braking, leading to fishtailing or spinning tires.
  • Rear axle or rear-end noise has been reported when turning, braking, or when weight is added to the truck bed.
  • One owner noted a rattling sensation over smooth roads that occurs intermittently rather than constantly.

When 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 6, 2018, latest Sep 16, 2026.

2018 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2018Jun 2020Dec 2021Sep 2022Sep 2023Jun 2024May 2026
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2018 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2018 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2018 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, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 23 complaints in this category for the 2018 Sierra 1500, which is about 7% of the 321 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2018 Sierra 1500?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2018 Sierra 1500.
At what mileage do suspension or tire problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 28,000 miles.
Did any suspension or tire complaints involve a crash?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash linked to a Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaint on the 2018 Sierra 1500, with no fires or injuries 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.