Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
| Front Suspension Hub problems |
Noticed a noise in the front suspension/drive train. An alignment shop checked the front end and they found that the front sealed wheel bearings were about to have a catastrophic failure. Vehicle has 65,000 miles and has never been subjected to harsh environments. Was told that the vehicle could not be driven safely. Sealed bearings have no maintenance options and can create an accident. Learned of other GMC front wheel bearing issues while meeting with the shop to arrange for repairs.
My 2005 GMC 2500 hd, has 154,000 miles now and I have had to change out the front hub bearings 3 times. I do not know why they keep going bad. My dealership tells me it is because I have a lift and oversized tires on truck, but all my trucks have had lifts and over sized tires and I have never had any problems like this before.