How many suspension, wheels and tire complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 29 complaints in this area for the 2013 model year, which is 8% of the 365 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for suspension or wheel problems on the 2013 Silverado 1500?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2013 Silverado 1500.

At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 69,000 miles.

Did any of these suspension or tire complaints involve a crash?

Yes, NHTSA records one crash and zero fires or injuries tied to the 29 complaints in this area for the 2013 model year.

How does 2013 compare to other Silverado 1500 years for this problem area?

The 2013 model's 29 complaints and 8% share is similar to 2012 (24 complaints, 8%) and higher in share than most other years, though 2014 had more complaints in raw count at 86.

2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

Owners filed 29 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 8% of that year's 365 total complaints. NHTSA lists no related recall for this area, and the median mileage at failure was 69,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 29; 8% of 365
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 69,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Wheels vibrate strongly at highway speed, with owners reporting multiple tire and rim replacements that did not fix the shaking.
Chrome wheel covers or caps detach while driving, sometimes coming off more than once after replacement.
Tires wear unevenly and wear out roughly every 17,000 miles according to one owner, with the dealer unable to identify a cause.
Rear leaf spring fractures during driving, producing an abnormal noise before the part needs replacement.
Rear subframe shows significant corrosion discovered by an independent mechanic, a failure the dealer said it had not seen before.
Rear shocks reported missing bushings, causing the steering rack to lock up at low speed and making the truck hard to control.

When 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 9, 2013, latest Jul 23, 2026.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Jul 2026; peak Jan 2023 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Silverado 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201022 (5%)
201130 (5%)
201224 (8%)
201329 (8%)
201486 (6%)
201547 (4%)
201644 (6%)
201730 (4%)
201849 (9%)
201936 (3%)
202034 (5%)
202126 (3%)
20229 (1%)
20234 (1%)
20244 (1%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels and tire complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 29 complaints in this area for the 2013 model year, which is 8% of the 365 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for suspension or wheel problems on the 2013 Silverado 1500?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2013 Silverado 1500.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 69,000 miles.
Did any of these suspension or tire complaints involve a crash?: Yes, NHTSA records one crash and zero fires or injuries tied to the 29 complaints in this area for the 2013 model year.
How does 2013 compare to other Silverado 1500 years for this problem area?: The 2013 model's 29 complaints and 8% share is similar to 2012 (24 complaints, 8%) and higher in share than most other years, though 2014 had more complaints in raw count at 86.