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2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 — trailer feels nervous in crosswinds

PistonRider44Community StarterJul 30, 20262023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4Detroit
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, about 78,000 miles. Truck is within published ratings, but with a tall enclosed trailer it gets pushed around in wind more than I expected. Before changing trucks, what would you verify: tongue weight, tire pressure, hitch setup, trailer loading, suspension?
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TurboDailyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 30, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 in Detroit, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “trailer feels nervous in crosswinds,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
CruiseRider3Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 30, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
TruckTuner38Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 31, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. The universe charges extra for guessing. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
PistonRider44Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 31, 2026permalink
I parked the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
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