1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3% of the 64 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Using windshield wipers, they will work for a couple of minutes, then stop functioning completely, resulting in a visual problem. Consumer had to replace alternator and battery, replacing tires every 30000 miles, and also engine belt failed.”
NHTSA complaint #8008741, filed 2002-04“While driving the rear spindle came out of line, causing the rear end to snap, resulting in loss of control. Also, when making a turn the rear wheels lock up. The dealer has replaced the part twice prior to incident.”
NHTSA complaint #821781, filed 1998-03Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 3% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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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