1990 Chevrolet Silverado Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 25 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 1990 Chevrolet Silverado, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. 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 slowing down to stop vehicle hit a bump and pedal started to vibrate. Pedal will hit the floor. It has taken extended stoping distance in order for vehicle to stop. Vehicle was taken to dealer, who had no remedy, and said get used to it . Brakes have caused consumer to come close to an automobile accident for not being able to stop at an appropiate distance. Also, truck does not stay in alignment. Vehicle starts to pull to the right. Dealer had advised consumer to give the vehicle a settle in period up to 500 miles, vehicle has 15000 miles, and problem still occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #867075, filed 2000-08Suspension: 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 1990 Chevrolet Silverado
10 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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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