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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 47 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, about 4% of its 1,181 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 12,183 miles, with 2 crashes reported and no related recall on file.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
47
4% of 1,181
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
12,183 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe a strong high-speed vibration, often called the "Chevy shakes," felt in the steering wheel, seats, floor, and pedals, typically worsening between 60-80 mph.
  • Front-end vibration and shaking appeared shortly after purchase and persisted even after dealers replaced tires multiple times.
  • Some owners report rear-end instability, swerving, and bouncing at highway speed that continued even after shocks were replaced, with an independent mechanic later blaming faulty leaf springs.
  • One owner reported the truck fishtailing while towing at about 50 mph with no warning light before losing control was corrected.
  • Owners running Goodyear Wrangler tires reported loss of traction and the truck spinning 90 to 180 degrees during mild turns in wet weather, even at low speeds.
  • One case involved a suspected tire blowout on the right rear wheel at 70 mph on a flat, debris-free road.

When 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 9, 2015, latest Apr 8, 2026.

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2015Apr 2016Jan 2017Nov 2017Dec 2018Jun 2020Aug 2023Apr 2026
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2015 to Apr 2026; peak Jan 2017 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2015 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.

  1. 201022 (5%)
  2. 201130 (5%)
  3. 201224 (8%)
  4. 201329 (8%)
  5. 201486 (6%)
  6. 201547 (4%)
  7. 201644 (6%)
  8. 201730 (4%)
  9. 201849 (9%)
  10. 201936 (3%)
  11. 202034 (5%)
  12. 202126 (3%)
  13. 20229 (1%)
  14. 20234 (1%)
  15. 20244 (1%)
  16. 20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2015 Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 47 complaints in this category for the 2015 Silverado 1500, which is about 4% of its 1,181 total complaints that year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Silverado 1500 suspension or wheels?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2015 Silverado 1500.
At what mileage do these suspension problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 12,183 miles.
Did the suspension or tire issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and no fires or injuries linked to this problem area for the 2015 Silverado 1500.
What specific suspension problems do owners describe?
Owners describe high-speed vibration known as the "Chevy shakes," rear-end instability tied to leaf springs, tire traction loss in wet turns, and one towing-related fishtailing incident.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.