Chevrolet Silverado Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 393 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Chevrolet Silverado across 20 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (107). The words owners use most often: “front end” (13% of reports).
- 393suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 21mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 41%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 end: mentioned in 51 of 393 complaints (13%)
- Wheel bearing: mentioned in 20 of 393 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 162 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 393 complaints, 21 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 3 | 2% | 300 |
| 2015 Silverado | 5 | 7% | 2,000 |
| 2014 Silverado | 12 | 10% | 1,481 |
| 2012 Silverado | 4 | 6% | 20,482 |
| 2011 Silverado | 3 | 4% | 15,000 |
| 2010 Silverado | 2 | 3% | 116,000 |
| 2008 Silverado | 2 | 1% | 36,185 |
| 2007 Silverado | 3 | 2% | 70,000 |
| 2006 Silverado | 15 | 8% | 36,000 |
| 2005 Silverado | 19 | 6% | 1,000 |
| 2004 Silverado | 21 | 3% | 15,000 |
| 2003 Silverado | 28 | 4% | 14,301 |
| 2002 Silverado | 29 | 4% | 37,647 |
| 2001 Silverado | 24 | 3% | 43,000 |
| 2000 Silverado | 78 | 6% | 49,994 |
| 1999 Silverado | 107 | 6% | 78,850 |
| 1998 Silverado | 11 | 4% | — |
| 1997 Silverado | 19 | 7% | 25,000 |
| 1996 Silverado | 2 | 1% | — |
| 1995 Silverado | 6 | 2% | 291,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the Chevrolet Silverado. 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.
I bought my 2017 chevrolet silverado on october 2017. Not even one month after purchased i had to bring back the vehicle due to loud clunking noises and jerking. I had to bring the truck in at least 3-4 times a year due to the same problem.
I purchased a new (175 miles) 2017 chevrolet silverado ls 4x4 from a dealership on 2/10/2017. I noticed the ride was a bit bumpy on the 80 mile ride home from the dealership, but thought nothing of it. The next time i drove it was 2 weeks later (i was on business travel in between and let the truck…
Just bought a new 2017 black edition. Reg cab short bed. 5.3. Shakes from new over 73+ mph. Took it to dealer at 648 miles on 01/19/2018. Purchased new 12/28/2017. They rebalanced all 4 wheels. Still shakes. They put a new driveshaft in and said it was fixed. I picked it up today. Nope. It's worse…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet silverado. While driving approximately 25 mph, the rear of the vehicle vibrated without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the tires needed to be replaced. The contact replaced the tires, but the failure recurred. The…
The trucks have a vibration that is felt in the steering wheel, floor, seats, accelerator and brake pedals etc. While driving. The major consensus it that the worst speed it 76 mph, yet it is felt to a lesser degree at any speeds, with some being worse than others. There are a large number of…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Silverados have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 393 owner complaints about suspension for the Chevrolet Silverado. 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 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Chevrolet Silverado?
The most frequent phrase is “front end”, in 51 of 393 complaints, followed by “wheel bearing” (20).
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