Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact's husband owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 30 mph, the upper control arm fractured. The power steering warning light illuminated. The driver continued driving to his destination. The contact called a dealer and made an appointment however, upon arrival the contact was informed that the dealer was closed. The driver drove the vehicle home and made an appointment with another dealer, Parkway Chevrolet (25500 TX-249, Tomball, TX 77375). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a defective upper control arm however, the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V256000 (Suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
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 later one of my tires sort of was ruptured from the side of the tire and had to change tire. I put the spare and it is when I notice the bushing on both arms that hold the front wheels was loose. Looked for recalls and this model Chevrolet 1500 has a recall for front suspension arm bushing giving out and it is exactly what happened to my truck. …
Truck pulls to one side unexpectedly. Stabilitrack, 4WD and engine light sensors come on when this happens. Door locks activate when this happens as well. Truck pulls more when going through pot holes and it brakes unexpectedly when pulling. Ongoing since the summer.
Sudden loss of steering including front end shake and braking problem.vehicle only has 6000 miles and both country club motors and Chevrolet corp.have denied and fault of there's.I am a auto tech of 26 years and ase certified in steering and suspension believe that defective front suspension parts are very much to blame but I am getting the run around from all ends.I believe this issue is a cover up and really needs attention
Issue since new: only 100 miles. Leaf springs on 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 lt 4x4 truck is defective. Have taken it in for service on multiple occasions. All they will do is place grease packs on leaf springs, quieting (masking) the real issue. This temporary "fix" last only approx. 7 days and the loud banging and bouncing of bed is back. The vibration that is causes in cab along with the bouncing gives passengers headaches and is also responsible for terrible wear of tires. Trucks tires from factory are also bad and unsafe. In for service and did nothing. Was stated that they were 100,000 miles tires.... All tires cupped and worn to 40% and truck only had 24,000 miles. Called dealer to have issue addressed multiple times - they blamed the owners. We drive back and forth to work (mainly highway), keep it clean... Maintain it to perfection and no off road driving of any sort. …
Purchased brand new Chevy Silverado 1500 in 2016, noticed significant shaking of vehicle 11 months into owning. This vehicle is solely used for a daily to and from office job commute, consuming approximately 45 miles a day, mostly highway. The vehicle upon reaching 70 MPH shakes terribly, enough to shake my coffe out of the cup. At the same time I also began to notice the quick wearing and feathering/warping of my tires on the inside tread area. Took the vehicle to the dealership and was told I needed new tires, mind you at under 19,000 miles and the shaking "should" stop. Had the tires replaced along with an alignment and the issue still remains. The dealership has been consistent with giving me the run around. Spoke with several Silverado owners whom have the issues, some earlier in ownership while others sometime later. Apparently this issue has been given a name "Chevy shakes". …
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving between 60-75 MPH, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (jim butler Chevrolet, 759 gravois bluffs blvd, fenton, mo 63026) who replaced the tires and rotated and balanced the wheels, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 38,800. * consumer stated I had the dealer reinstall the original wheels and tire and the again road force balance tires and wheels the vibration was the same. When I bought this truck used in galesburg, il yemm Chevrolet 248 miles north of where I live, I had a clean carfax check given to me by the dealer noticed that it had a vibration so I put a new set of wheels and tires GM (factory wheels) the truck had the same vibrations after 6 times getting the wheels tire balanced (road forced) I was told the 5th time …
I purchased my truck in August 2016. I noticed a vibration from 70-80 MPH. Very noticeable in the steering wheel and more recently in the driver seat. It's been to the dealer twice. They picoscoped (service tool) to isolate the vibration. Performed lots of balancing, new tires, drive shaft, differential (ring & pinion). Vibration more noticeable than ever. But they claim it's within spec. They have a field service engineer meeting my car at the dealer on Wednesday 11/09/2016, but the dealer is already setting me up for disappointment. This prompted me to search on line today where I found "Chevy shakes". The stories match my experience completely. I love everything about my truck until I hit 75, then I become so infuriated that my $50K truck with 2,700 miles apparently isn't going to be fixable from what I've read. …
While taking off from a stop my truck is making a clunking scratch noise. Also while backing out of a parking space it also makes this noise or if I have to turn the wheel it makes a popping noise. The front driver's side tire is more worn on the outside than the inside. I'm told by the dealer that every time they do the oil change they are rotating my tires. This driver's side tire worn heavily on the outside and no other tires even appear to look this way. I noticed a recall on the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks, but was told by GM that my vehicle was not in that recall, but my truck is having the same issues as the trucks that were involved in the recall. I need this looked into. GM recall number for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was 42190. …
Steady driving between 35 and 65 MPH, the truck shudders and the RPM tach needle jumps. It does not do it while shifting but when running at a steady speed. My 4th time at the dealership and they are only focused on the vibration of the truck and are now replacing the third tire. I agree the vibration is bad but the shuddering is ridiculous. There is a technical bulletin for the Silverado with the 6.2 transmission with the exact same issues. I called the service tech who has my truck and he said "your truck doesn't have that transmission." I said "I realize that rich...however it is the same issue." he said as soon as they get the new tire in they are going to test drive it some more. Did I mention they have had it five days this time and they still don't have a tire. Also...according to the technical bulletin #pip5337d, the shudder is torque converter.
Related recalls
Suspension › Front › Control arm
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016.
Suspension complaints in other Silverado 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 4% of the model year's 797 complaints. The component named most often is rear (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 16V-256 (control arm, Apr 28, 2016). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 10,000 miles, and 64% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to suspension problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.