1989 Chevrolet Silverado Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 1989 Chevrolet Silverado, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,500 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.
“When pulling into the driveway, the driver side wheel separated from the vehicle without warning. As a result the front end collapsed. The dealer states the lower ball joint had failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10083433, filed 2004-08, 106,500 miles“The contact owns a 1989 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH and approaching a traffic stop when the rear end of the vehicle collapsed to the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they informed the contact that the rear axle u bolts were fractured as a result of rust and corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10379478, filed 2011-01Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 | 12 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 8% |
| 2005 | 19 | 6% |
| 2004 | 21 | 3% |
| 2003 | 28 | 4% |
| 2002 | 29 | 4% |
| 2001 | 24 | 3% |
| 2000 | 78 | 6% |
| 1999 | 107 | 6% |
| 1998 | 11 | 4% |
| 1997 | 19 | 7% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1989 Chevrolet Silverado
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Chevrolet Silverado
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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