2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 2%of 714 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of the 714 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The truck has a hard time accelerating and randomly upshifts and downshifts. When coming to a stop it has a hard time downshifting which makes it hard to stop. When on the interstate in rush hour traffic it is very dangerous to drive because I have no idea if the truck will accelerate or not and since it has a hard time stopping I am afraid I am going to rear end someone. Another issue the truck has is with the four wheel drive. It works good but it makes a really loud grinding noise when engaged. I am taking it to the dealer today as I have before. …”
NHTSA complaint #11173004, filed 2019-01, 10,000 miles“Vibration in the rest end. Had tires rotated and still a vibration. Complained to general motors only to be told that it is within their specs. They know there is an issue with the 2015-2017 silverados and nothing being done. Makes it uncomfortable to drive on long trips is at all speeds while driving and negotiating bends in the highway. Noticed when I purchase and drove off the lot purchased in november 2017 continued”
NHTSA complaint #11132151, filed 2018-09, 10 miles“We have a 2017 Chevy Silverado 55,883 miles On 9/27/22 we took truck in for oil change. Dealership states our truck “both upper control arms have play” Repairs total cost $1246 We are 65 years old, we do not go off reading. We feel like this issue is caused by insufficient welds in a recall, but our truck is not on recall list.”
NHTSA complaint #11487685, filed 2022-10“Brakes are delayed and have a slipping feeling at times. Lights flash and wheel locks up, unknown problem, when vehicle is shut down and restarted problem resolves. Vehicle will not start due to electrical problem. researched and found safety recalls precisely for the problems I am having on other models, my truck needs to be included in those recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #11426270, filed 2021-07“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a pothole, and an abnormal sound was coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ball joint on the front upper control arm had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was repaired three times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11720700, filed 2026-02, 30,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V256000Apr 28, 2016DO NOT DRIVEGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2016–2017, GMC Yukon XL 2016, Cadillac Escalade 2016 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11015409Feb 25, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
- 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.
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 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
191 complaintsBrakes
190 complaintsElectrical system
123 complaintsEngine
114 complaintsOther or unknown
77 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology