2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 20 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500, 4% of its 477 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 17,000. Three related recalls cover tire and wheel compatibility issues, and owners separately describe ball joint and control arm failures.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 20
- 4% of 477
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 17,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners report front upper control arm ball joints wearing out and shearing, causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle while driving.
- Some drivers describe a sudden clunking or grinding noise near the front wheel followed by the wheel hanging loose or breaking away entirely, including at low speed near a driveway or parking lot.
- Tires reportedly lose air pressure or fail to hold pressure, requiring dealer inspection and gas refills.
- One owner describes a rear tire tread separating at highway speed, causing a wobble and impact that damaged the fender and bumper.
- Owners describe a persistent clunking noise over small bumps or when backing out of a driveway, later traced to worn bushings or spacer components.
- A leaf spring was reported to show signs of possible overloading, with a suggestion to add support to level the truck.
When 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 14, 2020, latest Jul 17, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2020 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 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.
- NHTSA 20V684000Nov 5, 2020Suspension, Wheels & Tires7,516 vehicles
Tires
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.
Risk: Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020. 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 N202319030.
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, and tire complaints does the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 20 complaints in this area for the 2020 Sierra 1500, which is 4% of its 477 total complaints for the model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension or wheels?
- Yes. Three recalls tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires apply to the 2020 Sierra 1500, covering spare tire compatibility, tire inspection/replacement, and a separate tire production issue.
- At what mileage do suspension or wheel problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 17,000 miles for complaints in this area.
- Did any 2020 Sierra 1500 suspension complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 20 complaints in this category.
- What kind of suspension failures do owners describe?
- Owners describe ball joint and control arm failures leading to wheel separation, clunking noises from bushings, tire pressure loss, and a rear tire tread separation at highway speed.