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2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500, about 3% of all 570 complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 37,470. Two related recalls (21V985000 and 20V684000) cover spare tire and tire compatibility issues.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
18
3% of 570
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
37,470 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Wheel separation from the vehicle while driving, in one case tied directly to a NHTSA recall campaign.
  • Tire pressure sensors failing to display accurate readings, with dealers unable to find a fault despite repeat visits.
  • Sudden tire blowouts at low speed accompanied by an illuminated low tire pressure warning light.
  • Abnormal clunking noise from the rear suspension that returned after dealer repair.
  • Steering system popping, creaking, and clicking noises during turns and over bumps, described by dealers as a common but unfixed issue.
  • Upper ball joints wearing out and breaking while driving, causing loss of steering control.

When 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 26, 2021, latest Sep 18, 2026.

2021 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2021Aug 2022Nov 2023Dec 2024Feb 2025Jun 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2022 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  1. 200522 (7%)
  2. 200632 (16%)
  3. 200723 (7%)
  4. 200812 (3%)
  5. 20099 (3%)
  6. 20105 (2%)
  7. 201119 (5%)
  8. 201211 (8%)
  9. 201314 (9%)
  10. 201438 (4%)
  11. 201527 (3%)
  12. 201621 (6%)
  13. 201719 (4%)
  14. 201823 (7%)
  15. 201922 (3%)
  16. 202020 (4%)
  17. 202118 (3%)
  18. 20222 (0%)
  19. 20235 (1%)
  20. 20245 (1%)
  21. 20254 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels, and tires complaints does the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this category for the 2021 Sierra 1500, which is 3% of the 570 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or tire problems on the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500?
Yes. Recall 21V985000 addresses an incompatible 17-inch spare tire and wheel assembly, and recall 20V684000 covers certain tires with defective DOT production mold numbers.
At what mileage do suspension and tire problems typically show up?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 37,470 for this problem area on the 2021 Sierra 1500.
Did any suspension or wheel complaints result in crashes?
Yes, NHTSA records 2 crashes linked to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2021 Sierra 1500, with no reported fires or injuries.

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.