2011 Chevrolet Silverado Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, 4% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 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.
“#1. Vehicle accelerates when letting off gas, even while going uphill the vehicle will accelerate. You can go up a steep hill without touching the gas. Brought the vehicle to the dealership they replaced, the throttle body, gas pedal assembly. They reinstalled the original parts and told us that this was normal. We drove other 2011 chevy Silverado's which did not do the same thing. The dealership told us that all the 2011 chevy Silverado's accelerate on their own. #2. There is a clunking noise from the rear when driving over bumps. …”
NHTSA complaint #10429604, filed 2011-10, 2,500 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the front driver's side wheel collapsed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the front driver's side ball joint and retainer bar were fractured. The vehicle was deemed as destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 01/23/14 the consumer stated the ball join guide and rod broke. Updated 01/14/14”
NHTSA complaint #10554372, filed 2013-12, 69,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 cheverolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving up a dirt hill at approximately 2mph the contact stated the lower control arm snapped. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the front axle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage and the current mileage was 15,000. The VIN number was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10483482, filed 2012-11, 15,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10108599Jul 17, 2017This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
- 10044218May 1, 2015Chevrolet/gmc: see document search button for owner letter. On some 2011-2012 trucks, a grinding noise and vibration would be noticeable due to the rear axle right hand side…
- 10113548Feb 13, 2015This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
- 10113543Feb 12, 2015This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
- 10113542Feb 12, 2015This preliminary informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip that may be helpful in correcting a customer concern on a vibration, shudder or roughness while driving at low…
- 10037626Nov 1, 2014Gm: there is unwanted stability action or stability light on. This can be caused by the suspension being modified. *rm updated 6/18/12. *pe models 2007-13 all escalade…
- 10061175Apr 27, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
Suspension: 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 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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