Amortecedores e Telescópios para GMC Sierra 1500

GMC Sierra 1500 Shocks and Struts

The GMC Sierra 1500 pickup is equally suitable for work or play. Having the right shocks and struts ensures a comfortable ride and dependable performance. If the suspension on your Sierra is worn, original-equipment-manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket parts offer options to suit your lifestyle.

Shock absorbers and struts are components of the suspension system of the GMC Sierra 1500. The shock absorber is the simpler part. As its name suggests, it absorbs shocks. The strut does this as well, and it helps support the weight of the chassis by incorporating a coil spring.

Each wheel of a vehicle has either a shock absorber or a strut assembly. Sometimes all four wheels have shocks. Sometimes two have shocks and two have struts. The configuration of your GMC Sierra 1500 will depend on its year of manufacture. Model years before 2008 likely have four shock absorbers, while those after 2008 likely have struts on the front and shocks on the rear.

There are several signs that it’s time to replace struts and shock absorbers on your GMC Sierra 1500. Because they affect the way your GMC handles, this isn’t a repair that you should delay for long. Some signs that your suspension or shocks might need to be replaced include:

• You can feel every bump and pothole.
• The truck is sitting lower on one corner or end.
• The tires are wearing unevenly.
• The truck swerves or the nose dives when you brake.
• You feel excessive vibration in the steering wheel.
• You hear unusual rattling or creaking from the area near the wheels.

You may want to replace the shock absorbers and struts on your truck with the exact factory parts, or you may want an aftermarket option that’s specialized for the way you use your vehicle. Always replace these components in pairs. The following list includes a few of the available options.

• Magnetic ride control: If your truck was made after 2015 and you chose a premium options package, it may have come with magnetic ride control. Suspension components with this feature are filled with fluid that contains iron particles. When exposed to a magnetic field, the fluid becomes stiffer. The magnetic ride control system provides a luxury-class ride by responding almost instantly to changes in the road surface. You may choose to replace worn shock absorbers with this magnetic type or a standard option.
• Gas charged: Monotube and dual-tube gas-charged shock absorbers are available for the GMC Sierra 1500. The dual-tube type is usually the factory installation. The monotube option is an upgrade that promises better handling and stability.
• Load adjusting: If you frequently use your Sierra GMC 1500 for hauling or towing, you may want to consider load-adjusting shocks. These are designed to keep the truck level even when the back end is weighed down with a load.
• Standard or lifted: If you like the look of a lifted vehicle, there are components designed to work with the added height. Otherwise, shocks and struts are intended to function on trucks at a standard height.