2019 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Several months ago while having my truck serviced, I asked the repair shop to inspect the ball joints on the passenger side because they would make a popping noise when turning the wheel. The shop inspected them and said that was a normal sound due tot he factory lift. Recently I was driving home…”
filed Aug 21, 2026
“While driving 13-15mph down the road the front right upper control arm ball bearing sheared off causing the tire to lean in rubbing the wheel well, forcing my truck to veer to the left across the other lane of traffic. Luckily there wasn't any car next to me.”
filed Feb 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 0% |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 1% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 18 | 4% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 10 | 3% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 15 | 4% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 17 | 2% |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 24 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.