Suspension Problems of GMC Sierra 3500

GMC Sierra 3500 owners have reported 8 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of GMC Sierra 3500


Recently reported Suspension problems of GMC Sierra 3500

The Suspension problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that when driving approximately 55 mph or higher they would experience the death wobble. The contact stated the vehicle's transmission failure warning light would illuminate stating that they had approximately 60 miles left to drive   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

Consumer states while driving at highway speed the vehicle pulls violently to the right.   Read details...

The Suspension Torsion Bar problem

While driving a GMC 3500 denali hd 4x4 equipped with the diesel engine and automatic transmission, with less than 90 miles on it, the rear adjustment bracket for the left side torsion bar broke and fell off the vehicle while going over a speed bump at less than 20mph.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Hub problem

Took my truck in for state safety inspection. I was told that my right front hub & bearing assembly had excessive play. I now have 69,587 miles, at 32,000 miles the same problem arose with the left front hub & bearing assembly which was covered by warranty under gm's 36,000 mile 3 years   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 3500. After the contact's spouse had driven the vehicle for several hours, it would no longer move. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that the driver's side rear axle separated from the differential and the shock and leaf spring were the only parts   Read details...




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