2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,455miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,455 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While towing a 5th wheel trailer at 60 MPH, the right rear (passenger) wheel came off the truck. Five of the eight wheel studs sheared off, three others lost their lug nuts. The trailer weight did not exceed the axle, wheel or tire weight ratings.”
NHTSA complaint #10434405, filed 2011-11, 9,040 milesRelated 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.
- 11001766May 25, 2024This informational bulletin provides information on Wheel Balancer Mounting Instructions.
- 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.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 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.
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 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
40 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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