2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,200 miles.
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.
“2001 chevy 2500 hd trucks ( front wheel hub assemblies) loosing up under normal driving conditions. These are sealed hub units so you must purchase brand new ones at a cost of over $500-700 per unit. I have had both sides losing up on me and now the replacement is now loose again after 30,000 miles. To test this you must jack the wheel off the ground and push/pull on the wheel it will rock back and forth as if its ready to come off the wheel assembly. I was a mechanic for 9 years so im not your average driver who would not notice items such as this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10156931, filed 2006-05, 40,000 miles“Upper a-frame/ control arm rotted away, perforating around ball joint, allowing ball joint to break off vehicle. Extensive rot all over vehicle underside for last 10 years.”
NHTSA complaint #10721528, filed 2015-05, 135,000 miles“Weld attaching right upper control arm mounts to frame cracked completely through. I am original owner. Vehicle never in crash or modified in any way. Discovered while searching for cause of sudden play in steering. Not yet repaired. This defect could lead to complete failure of right front suspension and steering.”
NHTSA complaint #10141754, filed 2005-11, 160,000 miles“After hitting a bump in the road the right rear leaf spring mounting bracket broke. After further investigation at a local chevy dealership it was discovered that the leaf spring itself was also cracked. Further investigation revealed the same to be true on the left side of the truck as well. It was also discovered that the right rear shock, where it attaches to the frame, was completely corroded off. It was while under the truck investigating the suspension issues that it was discovered that the entire brake line system was severely corroded. …”
NHTSA complaint #10476628, filed 2012-09, 80,200 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 hd. The vehicle had just been inspected by the dealer. While driving 55 MPH, the contact noticed that the front wheels began to detach from the vehicle due to the hub and wheel bearing failing. The dealer stated that nothing could be done. The contact does not feel safe driving the vehicle because he travels down a steep 600 foot hill and fears a crash could occur. The current mileage was 100,000 and failure mileage was 76,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10262256, filed 2009-03, 76,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10139210Dec 8, 2017This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
- 10159573Sep 12, 2017This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10113719Jun 26, 2015This technical bulletin adds the 2016 model year to repair information for lubricating the rear leaf springs to correct a customer concern for a squeak noise from rear of vehicle.
- 10135368Mar 2, 2015This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians a recommendation for when they are performing a front end alignment and find an alignment dowel pin missing .
- 10113721Mar 2, 2015This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians a recommendation for when they are performing a front end alignment and find an alignment dowel pin missing .
- 10114776Dec 10, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lean to the left or right. Technician will need to measure fender…
- 10150643Sep 30, 2014This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add a lubricant to the rear leaf springs to correct the customers concern of a squeaking noise from the rear suspension.
- 10142238Sep 30, 2014This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add a lubricant to the rear leaf springs to correct the customers concern of a squeaking noise from the rear suspension.
- 10137817Sep 30, 2014This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add a lubricant to the rear leaf springs to correct the customers concern of a squeaking noise from the rear suspension.
Suspension: 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 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
181 complaintsEngine cooling
78 complaintsTires
35 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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