Suspension complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% | 4,000 miles |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 1% | 59,000 miles |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% | 23,000 miles |
| 2022 | 6 | 1% | 25,000 miles |
| 2021 | 18 | 2% | 8,000 miles |
| 2020 | 20 | 3% | 25,000 miles |
| 2019 | 22 | 2% | 13,000 miles |
| 2018 | 32 | 6% | 15,000 miles |
| 2017 | 15 | 2% | 14,000 miles |
| 2016 | 30 | 4% | 10,000 miles |
| 2015 | 22 | 2% | 12,000 miles |
| 2014 | 47 | 3% | 18,000 miles |
| 2013 | 21 | 7% | 99,000 miles |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% | 126,000 miles |
| 2011 | 18 | 3% | 7,000 miles |
| 2010 | 9 | 2% | 40,000 miles |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% | 48,000 miles |
| 2008 | 18 | 2% | 110,000 miles |
| 2007 | 16 | 2% | 70,000 miles |
| 2006 | 29 | 8% | 46,000 miles |
| 2005 | 21 | 4% | 63,000 miles |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% | 72,000 miles |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% | 78,000 miles |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% | 90,000 miles |
| 2001 | 10 | 2% | 100,000 miles |
| 2000 | 23 | 4% | 140,000 miles |
| 1999 | 29 | 5% | 132,000 miles |
| 1998 | 17 | 5% | 28,000 miles |
| 1997 | 34 | 6% | 97,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that no failure was found with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
While operating the vehicle, the front electric drive motor suffered a failure, triggering reduced propulsion warnings and rendering the primary electric powertrain inoperable. The vehicle was towed to an authorized GM dealership service center, where the defect was confirmed. To replace the failed front drive unit, technicians had to drop the front subframe cradle and completely dismantle the front suspension and steering assembly. During inspection of the disassembled components, severe mechanical galling and metal scoring were documented on the cast aluminum front steering knuckle mounting boss. Reinstalling suspension and steering hardware against structurally compromised, gouged aluminum presents a severe safety hazard of metal fatigue, stress fracture, or joint failure under dynamic loads. This vehicle is factory-rated to tow heavy loads. …
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, there was a clunking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that on other occasions, while driving 65 MPH and above, the vehicle drove over a bump in the road, and the rear of the vehicle lost control and drifted into another lane. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the leaf spring pads needed to be replaced, and the rust protection was the cause of the leaf spring bushings cracking and separating. The vehicle was not repaired yet. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to cover a portion of the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
I was pulling out onto the road and heard a noise in the front and right after my upper ball joint snapped completely off folding the tire underneath the truck and smashing the whole front end. Very lucky I was not on the highway. Had truck towed into my shop where after examination part failed prematurely. My insurance paid for it all which was just short of $10,000 in damage minus my $500 deductible and the tow bill. Now I have lost my safe driving deduction because of this claim, which caused my insurance to skyrocket. There were no prior warning signs, and I have my vehicle serviced and inspected regularly at my service provider.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 43 MPH, the message "Brake Failure" was displayed. The contact then lost control of the vehicle, and the vehicle drove from the right side to the left side of the road, the vehicle drove off the road and crashed into a ditch before coming to a stop. The driver had not sustained any injuries. There was no property damage. The air bags did not deploy. The check engine, the ABS and several unknown warning lights were illuminated after the failure. A tow truck driver who was also a mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the driver's side front suspension had fractured from the upper ball joint and the wheel was folded in underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was being diagnosed. A Police Report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started to pull to the left and the contact became aware that front driver's side wheel had separated from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road safely. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. A police report was filed. The contact was unsure if the vehicle was diagnosed. The dealer stated that the front driver's side ball joint was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 37,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds there was a loud noise present coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who discovered that the front driver's side axle was fractured. The front driver's side axle was replaced but the contact stated that a slight noise was still present coming from the front end while driving. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact also indicated that while his wife was driving, the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle. Upon inspection, his wife discovered fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the plastic fuel line had cracked causing fuel to leak from the vehicle. The plastic fuel line was replaced, and the failure was fixed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. The contact stated that her husband observed that the driver's side front wheel had detached. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the control arms, rack and pinion, and ball joints had separated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,907.
Related recalls (3)
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 › Rear › Axle › Spindle
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and GMC canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon xl vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners May contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the…
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac escalade ext, Chevrolet avalanche, silverado ld and GMC sierra ld vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners May contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the…
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years have suspension problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2014 (47), 1997 (34), 2018 (32), 2016 (30) and 1999 (29) model years. Suspension complaints make up 3% of all complaints for the 2014.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 16V-256 (control arm, Apr 28, 2016); 11V-007 (spindle, Jan 6, 2011); 10V-643 (spindle, Dec 17, 2010). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 53,000 miles; 53% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the front (50 mentions), followed by the rear (18).
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.