2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 22 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, 3% of its 671 total complaints for the year, with 2 crashes and a median failure mileage of 31,586 miles. Three related recalls cover incompatible spare tires, over-cured tires, and tire inspection.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 22
- 3% of 671
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 31,586 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Front upper control arm ball joints separate, causing the wheel to collapse or detach while turning or driving on the highway.
- Rear tires suffer sudden sidewall blowouts with large holes and no dashboard warning before failure.
- Rear driveshaft assembly comes apart at low speed, damaging the wheel, rim, and flange.
- Vehicles equipped with 22-inch accessory wheels are shipped with an incompatible 17-inch spare tire, matching a related recall.
- Owners report repeat ball joint failures on both the driver and passenger side of the same vehicle, sometimes after the factory warranty has expired.
When 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 8, 2019, latest Aug 21, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500
- NHTSA 21V985000Dec 16, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires626 vehicles
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.
Risk: An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.
- NHTSA 21V423000Jun 3, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires896 vehicles
Tires:sidewall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212336230.
- NHTSA 21V115000Feb 25, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires33,838 vehicles
Tires
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
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
- How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2019 Sierra 1500, which is 3% of the 671 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for suspension or wheel issues on the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: campaign 21V985000 for incompatible 17-inch spare tires, 21V423000 for tires cured too long during production, and 21V115000 for tire inspection.
- At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tire complaints on the 2019 Sierra 1500 is 31,586 miles.
- Did any suspension or wheel failures cause crashes?
- NHTSA complaint data lists 2 crashes tied to suspension, wheels & tires issues on the 2019 Sierra 1500, with no reported fires or injuries.