2016 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the steering wheel failed to turn into the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was 15 meters from center. Additionally, the contact stated that the…”
filed Jun 30, 2025
“My 2016 gmc Sierra transmission going out again first time locked up and researched everyone I know that owns gmc says they have same issue replaced front drive train busted also and noticed the weld on the frame around steering box and frame has one weld pass very thin rusting away already I've…”
filed Feb 11, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushingCampaign 16V256000 · Apr 28, 2016
Suspension problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 0% |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 18 | 4% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 10 | 3% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 17 | 2% |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 24 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.