Suspension complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% | 10,000 miles |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% | 43,000 miles |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% | 36,000 miles |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% | 14,000 miles |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% | 9,000 miles |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% | 115,000 miles |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% | 41,000 miles |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% | 27,000 miles |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% | 12,000 miles |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% | 64,000 miles |
| 2004 | 12 | 3% | 71,000 miles |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% | 54,000 miles |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% | 150,000 miles |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% | 80,000 miles |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% | 240,000 miles |
| 1998 | 4 | 5% | — |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
I was driving down the road, the truck began to shake and bounce real bad. I took to the dealership we purchased the vehicle from and they said $3500 for a new front end to replace all the parts. This truck has never been wrecked or hit anything. This vehicle has 85000 miles on it and its supposed to be a diesel farm truck. It appears the front end was made with parts and material that is not in compliance with industry standards. I was told by the dealership mechanic that the front end could collapse going down the road and injure someone when it collapses. This is on the front end of the truck, the entire front suspension is inadequately equipped with components to maintain the structural integrity of the suspension system.
My vehicle vibrates and shakes at varying speed but mostly between 60 and 75mph. I have been to dealership three times for diagnosis and tires replaced twice. The dealership tested the vehicle with sensors and can not isolate the vibration. I have only had vehicle a few months and question the safety of the vehicle. I wish I had researched the truck on the internet prior to purchase because the problem I am having is known and has a name "the Chevy shake" I hope others will continue to report these concerns because Chevrolet needs to recognize they have a problem and address the issue without the runaround customers are being forced to endure. The vehicle issue needs a recall.
My truck has a steering issue while under normal driving lots of play on steering with a serious shaking from steering wheel and steering column moves when u push it up or down or side to side also when driving under normal conditions truck is shaking alot and bottom out with a humming sound from front end closer to left and right tire now when braking under normal driving to a complete stop I feel like I been hit from the rear of my truck .my truck has 51000 miles and I been trying to have my truck fix several times with Chevy corporate and no outcome with the dealers thery provided quoted therefore we do not repair desiel trucks and I have no desiel tech ...please help me fix my truck..
Had a vibration problem with this 2015 Silverado 2500hd since new sept. 2015 at differing speeds, felt in the seat and center console. Vibration is on city streets, highways, all roads. Center console has a very noticeable shake to it. Vibration at times is moderate, at other times more severe. At 2500 miles brought to gwatney Chevrolet in jacksonville, ar. Three Goodyear tires replaced, road forced balanced. At 11,000 miles brought to gwatney Chevrolet two more Goodyear tires replaced, road forced balanced. In gwatney notes, it took nine tires to find two good tires to put on my truck. At 18,000 miles returned to gwatney Chevrolet, service manager stated the problem was the tires and I would have to pay a portion of the cost. My response was I shouldn't have to pay for a problem that the truck had since it was new. …
I purchased a new 2007 4x4 Chevy Silverado 2500 hd duramax diesel truck. I have had my hubs fail twice leaving me without brakes. This last time my hub failed my brakes locked up while driving. ABS system failed. My children & I were very startled. I am a mother of six children. I have little faith in my vehicle being safe for children or anyone. $913.00 dollars later it is fixed. All new wiring harness & hub.warranty didn't cover. My vehicle has in the 3 years that I have owned it has spent approx. 8 months total being serviced for malfunctions. Steering has been an issue throughout also. Steering shaft has been replaced 2 times along with entire steering box. It has had entire rear end replacement also. I have 3 years of service proof. My list goes on and on. The contact stated that the vehicles safety issues started after the lift was installed .
2007 Chevy Silverado 2500. Consumer states mechanical problems the consumer stated there was dry rot on the inside and outside of the doors, and under the truck bed. The check engine light illuminated six times due to the same continued problem. The front end was worked on three times, the seat had bad springs and were loud.
Tl* - the contact has a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd pickup with an odometer reading of 11500 miles. While driving kat 30 MPH and faster if the vehicle came in contact with a rough or uneven patch of road the front end started to bounce up and down, and became hard to control. The contact took the vehicle to mayhew Chevrolet, and they found that the truck had a tire tread deviation which was a possible reason for the failure. The consumer stated the rear of the vehicle looses contact with the road. Updated 01/29/07.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that noise emitted from the steering column. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the steering gear box and pitman needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the front bearings and bushings were previously replaced. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage is 64,000. Updated 07/13/12 updated 07/18/12
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years have suspension problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2003 (14), 2004 (12), 2001 (7), 2005 (7) and 2002 (5) model years. Suspension complaints make up 3% of all complaints for the 2003.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Silverado 2500 suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for any Chevrolet Silverado 2500 model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Silverado 2500 suspension problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 62,000 miles; 44% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the front (15 mentions), followed by the front › hub (7).
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.