Wheel Problems of GMC Sierra 1500

GMC Sierra 1500 owners have reported 85 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (79 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel cover/hubcaps (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of GMC Sierra 1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
79
Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems
5
Wheel Rim problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of GMC Sierra 1500

The Wheel problem

In early June 2026 I discovered a sheared pin on the front control arm of my 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 at4x (VIN [xxx]), sold to me new by parks GMC, kernersville nc, with a dealer-installed performance package modifying the factory suspension. I delivered the truck to parks GMC for warranty repair.   Read details...

The Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem

~tl the contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving 65 mph, the contact looked through the passenger side rearview mirror and noticed that the bottom of the trailer was coming apart. The cap on the front passenger wheel detached and was damaged.   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the wheels on the vehicle were not what was listed in the description of the vehicle. The vehicles installed on the vehicle were 17-inch wheels instead of the 18-inch wheels listed as the original equipment for the vehicle.   Read details...




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