2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 343 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,814miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 1% of the 343 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,814 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recall# 42190 upper control arm broke on my Gmc SIERRA 1500. I was driving out of a church parking lot and made a left turn on to a city street and my right front passenger tire fell off. I contacted GM warranty department and got it towed to dalton motors in marianna, ar. The technician stated that I had been in an accident. That wasn't true. He called sunrise Gmc in memphis, tn off covington pike and told them all types of lies and to not fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11047554, filed 2017-11, 33,128 miles“The 2016 Gmc sierra has a constant vibration which is felt through the seats and the steering wheel. The condition is identical to those submitted for the 2014 and 2015 Gmc and chevrolet models”
NHTSA complaint #10908659, filed 2016-09, 500 miles“I purchased a new Gmc sierra from royal automotive Gmc in vestavia, al on may 12, 2016. Since the time of purchase, there has been a vibration present, and noticeable at speeds above 60 MPH. I have taken the vehicle in to royal three times and they have yet to remedy this issue. While obviously annoying, the issue causes me headaches, and I question whether it could lead to safety issues. I'm currently working directly with GM on the issue, but there is still no resolution.”
NHTSA complaint #10893169, filed 2016-08“8 speed transmission bucks, hesitates, lurches forward, clunks, while in drive. The continental tires are cupping, which GM says is characteristic of the brand. The truck vibrates while at 25mph, around 50mphm and 65-75mph. While in awd/4wd at 30 and 50mph, the driveline makes a whining noise and vibrates sometimes.”
NHTSA complaint #10983568, filed 2017-05Related service bulletins
- 11026104Jun 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
- 11017016Mar 14, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss…
- 11015409Feb 25, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11006282Jul 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
- 11000599May 6, 2024This service bulletin provides information for cleaning brake dust off of aluminum or chrome wheels.
- 10253770Apr 18, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
- 10253526Apr 8, 2024This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 9 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
106 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
84 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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