NHTSA Complaint #11693333 — 2019 GMC SIERRA 1500

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that occasionally, while driving approximately 57 MPH, the vehicle violently shuddered, causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn in either direction. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was determined that the driver’s and passenger’s side front tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.