2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 596 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500, 1% of the 596 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“4 months after bring my truck back to the dealership for a body valve issue on the 10 speed transmission. The truck went into limp mode while I was driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11713162, filed 2026-01“I was driving approximately 25-30 mph coming over an overpass moving into the right hand lane when my truck right front end failed. The steering and brakes locked up for approximately 50’ until I hit the curb for the sidewalk and stopped. I safely exited the vehicle checked the left side of my truck for damage and didn’t find anything. I walked around the back of my truck and came to the passenger side where I found my right front wheel and tire completely broken away from both upper and lower control arms, the ball joint broke and failed as well as the brake line. …”
NHTSA complaint #11658813, filed 2025-05“5 days after purchasing and While driving down the interstate at 80 mph, there was a loud clunk at the same time the back wheels locked up for a split second, long enough to burn the tires and throw everyone in the vehicle forward then the vehicle continued on. It happened three more times, we trailered it and brought it to the dealer. They said nothing is wrong with it. However, I was able to locate the previous owners who stated they'd been bringing it to several dealerships to have it taken care of for the past six months and every dealer said that nothing is wrong with it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11557188, filed 2023-11“Le Moteur Le 13 décembre 2024 le véhicule arrêté subitement je tente de le redémarrer et ne demarre plus à plusieurs reprises je branche un obd2 et cela indique crank sensor j'envoie le véhicule au dealer et me dise qu'il y a quelque chose dans la base et aujourd'hui ils y est encore Les pneus Certains Flan de pneu de ce véhicule sont fissures tous le tour des roues”
NHTSA complaint #11638438, filed 2025-01“• The airbag system failed to deploy during a collision that resulted in the total loss of the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle was operating with a 17” spare tire (undersized compared to the standard 20” wheels), which may have contributed to the accident. The vehicle has been totaled and is currently in the possession of the insurance company, but may be available for inspection upon request. • Despite the severity of the collision, none of the airbags deployed, which could have resulted in serious injury if the circumstances were different. …”
NHTSA complaint #11664456, filed 2025-06Related 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.
- 11013639Jan 23, 2025This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Trailer Tire Pressure Only Reading Up To 100 PSI, New Parts To Increase To 147 PSI.
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 2021 GMC Sierra 1500
322 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
144 complaintsElectrical system
76 complaintsEngine cooling
49 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsFuel system
42 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsLane departure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology