2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,097 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the suspension of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of the 1,097 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was backing into a parking space at a very low speed, when the right side lower balljoint separated and dropped the truck on the ground. The vehicle was rented from enterprise and had only 9000 miles. I had just finished a 10 hour interstate drive and was lucky it didn't separate at 70 miles per hour.”
NHTSA complaint #11191308, filed 2019-03, 9,000 miles“While driving my vehicle down a residential street around 25 MPH my steering suddenly pulled to the right. Causing me to strike a parked car. This happened on4/10/21. The vehicle pulled to the right causing my tire to strike the parked car. Witness to the accident said that my wheel was coming off before striking the car. The front right side suspension on my truck was ripped away from the vehicle including the drive axle. Pieces of the suspension broke into pieces. There is a police report with the waverly police dept in waverly, ohio 45690. Report number 21-050. …”
NHTSA complaint #11407974, filed 2021-04, 12,500 miles“I originally bought a new 2019 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 ld on 06/08/2019, I really liked the truck and its many features. After several weeks I noticed the whole underside frame and driveline components were rusted and corroded. I brought it back to my dealer and they immediately located a replacement vehicle for me. I picked up the 2nd new truck on 07/10/2019. This truck has the same defects as the first vehicle. Chevrolet has an issue with this model truck. I spoke to GM and they didn't seem to care blaming the dealer for not inspecting truck properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11234710, filed 2019-07, 22 miles“I bought a this car and the car started giving me issues, Engine wasn’t working properly, brakes were not working well, they gave me problem even I thought maybe the need to be changed, the suspension was off in a way that I feel uncomfortable driving the car and besides that, has electrical problems sometimes the radio and the panel went off out of nowhere and the car just have 40,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11659848, filed 2025-05“My truck has a vibration when going down the highway at speeds of 70 mph. The dealer has done a transmission flush but still have the same issue. I am afraid that the driveshaft or the transmission may lock up while we are on the highway with the family.”
NHTSA complaint #11432689, filed 2021-09Related 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.
- 11015042Feb 20, 2025This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a squeak and/or clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
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 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
378 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
330 complaintsBrakes
195 complaintsElectrical system
191 complaintsOther or unknown
110 complaintsSteering
76 complaintsElectronic stability control
51 complaintsEngine cooling
50 complaintsFuel system
39 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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