2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 30 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, about 4% of its 836 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 11,150 miles. A related recall (16V256000) covers front upper control arms on 2016-2017 trucks.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 30
- 4% of 836
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 11,150 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Front lower or upper control arms fracture or wear prematurely, in one case causing a wheel to detach while driving 45 mph and leading to a crash.
- Vehicles vibrate or shake at highway speeds above roughly 60-75 mph even after dealers rebalance the wheels or replace the driveshaft.
- Front tires show abnormal chipping and gashes across the tread surface despite being driven only on paved roads.
- Rear leaf springs make noise that returns after warranty repair, and inner tire sidewalls rub against the upper control arms.
- Wheel vibration persists after tire rotation or balancing, with owners reporting GM considers the vibration within factory specifications.
When 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 22, 2017, latest Feb 26, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- NHTSA 16V256000Apr 28, 2016Suspension, Wheels & Tires3,738 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Suspension:front:control arm
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
Risk: Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Silverado 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2017 Silverado 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 30 complaints in this area for the 2017 Silverado 1500, which is about 4% of the 836 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Silverado 1500 suspension?
- Yes. Recall 16V256000 covers 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks for front upper control arm replacement and realignment, and it is marked do-not-drive.
- At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 11,150 miles.
- Did the suspension issue cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2017 Silverado 1500.