2021 GMC SIERRA 1500 Suspension Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500
5 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the rear suspension. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rear suspension. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred 4,000 miles later. The contact stated that while reversing, the contact heard an abnormal clunking sound coming from the rear suspension. The contact also stated that there was also a strong antifreeze odor permeating the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 38,000.
Front upper control arm ball joint separated from socket.
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the front driver's side wheel separated and fell underneath the front end of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to veer towards oncoming traffic. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road, where the vehicle was awaiting to be towed. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V718000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,470.
I took my truck to the dealership because of my issues and they said they had many trucks going in with the same issue but there was no fix to it. The issues Popping Noise Heard On Hard Turns and/or Going Over Speed Bumps, Creaking Noise While Turning Wheel Left and/or Right, Clicking Noise Heard On Slow Sharp Turns.Also when you go over a bump the truck makes a spring loud noise to the point that the whole truck bounces. shifter is also very hard when you try to change gears.
On 22 December 2020, I received a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT X31 Truck. The day that I drove it I notice that the Truck was riding as though it had a low Tire issue. It was riding bouncy. I had no low tire light. I checked the Tire Pressure and they all was over inflated. I brought the pressure back to range, but the Truck was riding the same over rough and bumpy roads that the rear end of the Vehicle was shifting from side too side when you hit a bumpy or on rough roads. it felt like the rear end was coming off the ground very frighten. I called GM they assigned a case number and I took the Truck to Three dealership with the same answer that all bolts were tighten to Spec. Ok I get that, but did not address the problem that the truck...
Other 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500 Problem Areas
Engine
220 complaints
Power Train
98 complaints
Electrical System
53 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
37 complaints
Unknown Or Other
29 complaints
Steering
25 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
21 complaints
Service Brakes
21 complaints
Air Bags
6 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
6 complaints
Visibilitywiper
6 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
5 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Lane Departure Warning
4 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
2 complaints
Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginecrankcamshaft Position Sensor
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalshaftoutput
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint