Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 211 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 across 30 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (21). The words owners use most often: “front wheel” (8% of reports).
- 211wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 16mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 47%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Front wheel: mentioned in 17 of 211 complaints (8%)
- Spare tire: mentioned in 14 of 211 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 134 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 211 complaints, 16 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 8 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 8 | 1% | 1,100 |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 14 | 2% | 10,800 |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 12 | 1% | 53,000 |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 2% | 14,952 |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 1% | 16,628 |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 21 | 3% | 8,637 |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 21 | 2% | 13,030 |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 16 | 1% | 30,400 |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 1% | 48,000 |
| 2012 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 70,000 |
| 2011 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 1% | 22,500 |
| 2010 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 1% | 48,400 |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | 5 | 1% | 65,000 |
| 2008 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 1% | 38,280 |
| 2007 Silverado 1500 | 11 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Silverado 1500 | 13 | 4% | 40,000 |
| 2005 Silverado 1500 | 12 | 2% | 98,500 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 | 9 | 1% | 57,152 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 0% | 128,330 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 1% | 85,595 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 2% | 108,516 |
| 2000 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 0% | 160,000 |
| 1999 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 0% | — |
| 1998 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 1% | 102,000 |
| 1997 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 0% | — |
| 1996 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 14% | 150,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists wheels for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
1) The vehicle experienced a rear axle/rear-wheel lock-up after the recall-related repair was performed and the same diagnostic codes associated with the initial repair reportedly returned. 2)The rear axle/rear wheels locked while the vehicle was being driven on the highway, creating a significant…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 6 MPH, the rear wheels unexpectedly seized, requiring the driver to pull over and turn off the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle resumed normal operation after restarting the following…
While driving at highway speed, my vehicle developed a serious transmission problem. At approximately 75 mph, it suddenly lost the ability to maintain speed and dropped to about 55 mph despite throttle input. Engine RPM increased significantly and the vehicle had greatly reduced propulsion. Normal…
This truck is a 1500 Silverado custom with extended tail. There was a loud sound as if something happened , I moved to the shoulder and there was nothing visibly wrong. All tires had air in them, continued driving but did noticed a difference when I would back or turned to the right. Then days…
On XXX I leased this 2026 Silverado and I have discovered that this truck tramlines, basically rocks side to side on roads with longitudinal grooves in the concrete, meaning lines that go the same way you're driving, the truck will violently swag side to side. I have been pushed into oncoming…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Silverado 1500s have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 211 owner complaints about wheels for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 wheels?
No recall currently lists wheels for this vehicle.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “front wheel”, in 17 of 211 complaints, followed by “spare tire” (14).
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
- Service Brakes problems (2,959)
- Electrical System problems (2,694)
- Engine problems (2,656)
- Power Train problems (2,508)
- Air Bags problems (2,409)
- Steering problems (1,526)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (1,525)
- Structure problems (933)
See all Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems.