2017 Chevrolet Silverado Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, 2% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 300 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.
“I bought my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado on october 2017. Not even one month after purchased I had to bring back the vehicle due to loud clunking noises and jerking. I had to bring the truck in at least 3-4 times a year due to the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11245148, filed 2019-08, 500 miles“Just bought a new 2017 black edition. Reg cab short bed. 5.3. Shakes from new over 73+ MPH. Took it to dealer at 648 miles on 01/19/2018. Purchased new 12/28/2017. They rebalanced all 4 wheels. Still shakes. They put a new driveshaft in and said it was fixed. I picked it up today. Nope. It's worse. Now it begins shake no at 60 and at 74-75 has a pretty dramatic shake. This happens while driving on the interstate. Now I go back again monday to let them have another go at it.this is a brand new truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11063841, filed 2018-01, 52 miles“I purchased a new (175 miles) 2017 Chevrolet Silverado ls 4x4 from a dealership on 2/10/2017. I noticed the ride was a bit bumpy on the 80 mile ride home from the dealership, but thought nothing of it. The next time I drove it was 2 weeks later (I was on business travel in between and let the truck sit in my garage), and I drove it around town on 2/25/2017. In addition to a minor rough idle, it was very bumpy. It would shake at virtually all speeds. After my 5 minute drive from the grocery store, I literally felt dizzy and ill. …”
NHTSA complaint #11074964, filed 2018-02, 300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10165090Aug 6, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check and repair the rear shackle and/or add lube to the leaf springs to correct the noise.
- 10162127Jun 14, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle with Service ABS and/or Traction control lights/message on, Service Power Steering…
- 10161036May 20, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to help diagnose and repair vehicles with a rattle, squeak, clunk, thump, or bump…
- 10156947Mar 22, 2019This 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…
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 2017 Chevrolet Silverado
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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