2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 2%of 914 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,746miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of the 914 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,746 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was coming home from a trip and as I pulled into my driveway I heard this loud bang and metal flying and hitting the ground. I stopped the vehicle and shut the engine off to investigate and found under my truck a 25-inch piece of metal belonging to the suspension - leaf spring system that could be clearly seen as rusted through. I am very fortunate for this to occur in my driveway and not on the highway, loss of control to the vehicle or someone behind my vehicle getting hit by this heavy piece of metal was a good possibility ! …”
NHTSA complaint #10661130, filed 2014-11, 53,020 miles“While driving I experienced ball joint failure on the right front tire. This caused me to lose control of the vehicle ending up in a dtich. The entire right front suspension is damaged and must be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10382492, filed 2011-02, 62,000 miles“I experienced excessive vibration in my 2001 Chevrolet silverado 1/2 ton 4x4 after having my wheels rotated. After rebalancing did not correct the problem a closer examination of the wheel revealed that it was broken. A long crack had developed. My vehicle currently has about 177,000 miles. This first wheel failure occurred at about 170,000 miles. In may after having my wheels rotated I again experienced excessive vibration. Closer investigation of the wheel revealed that I had a second wheel that had broken. …”
NHTSA complaint #10229732, filed 2008-06, 175,000 miles“There is rust on my crossmembers, they said it happens from the stuff they put on the roads? I don't know but I do not have money to buy a new vehicle. They say it's on both sides in the rear that are rotten but they were fine not too long ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11515456, filed 2023-04“Purchased truck in Massachusetts for 13,000.00 and on the outside it was a beautiful truck. Frame is completely rotted and I was never able to get it inspected and I have no vehicle and no way to repair or replace it.”
NHTSA complaint #11629523, filed 2024-12Related service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10197306May 25, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnosis and repair vehicles with various handling, vehicle dynamics…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 6 | 1% |
| 2021 | 18 | 2% |
| 2020 | 20 | 3% |
| 2019 | 22 | 2% |
| 2018 | 32 | 6% |
| 2017 | 15 | 2% |
| 2016 | 30 | 4% |
| 2015 | 22 | 2% |
| 2014 | 47 | 3% |
| 2013 | 21 | 7% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 | 9 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 18 | 2% |
| 2007 | 16 | 2% |
| 2006 | 29 | 8% |
| 2005 | 21 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 2% |
| 2000 | 23 | 4% |
| 1999 | 29 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 5% |
| 1997 | 34 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
594 complaintsElectrical system
91 complaintsOther or unknown
87 complaintsBody and structure
60 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
37 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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