How many suspension, wheels, and tires complaints does the 2018 Silverado 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 49 complaints in this area for the 2018 Silverado 1500, which is 9% of the 520 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for suspension or wheel issues on the 2018 Silverado 1500?

No. The data shows no related recalls linked to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for this model year.

At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels, and tires complaints on the 2018 Silverado 1500 is 15,000 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to suspension complaints?

NHTSA data shows one crash and two injuries associated with the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Silverado 1500.

How does 2018 compare to other Silverado 1500 years for this problem area?

The 2018 model's 9% share of complaints in this area is higher than most other years listed, including 2017 at 4% and 2019 at 3%.

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

Owners filed 49 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 9% of that year's 520 total complaints. The median mileage at failure was 15,000, and NHTSA lists one crash and two injuries tied to this area, with no related recalls on file.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 49; 9% of 520
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 15,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report highway-speed vibration felt through the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, and seat that dealers were sometimes unable to diagnose or fix.
Some describe a rear tire blowout that caused loss of control and a crash.
Others report clunking or knocking noises from the rear suspension traced to cracked leaf springs, worsening over time.
Front-end shaking or wobble at speeds above 40 mph that intensifies with slight acceleration and eases when off the gas.
A few owners describe suspension and steering components sounding or feeling excessively worn at low mileage, including a rack-and-pinion power steering complaint on a lifted truck.
One owner noted tire pressure was not properly reset to factory specs after a dealer service visit.

When 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 7, 2018, latest Jul 5, 2026.

49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2018 to Jul 2026; peak Jun 2019 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2018 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.

200573 (8%)
200679 (15%)
200754 (5%)
200835 (3%)
200921 (4%)
201024 (6%)
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 tires complaints does the 2018 Silverado 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 49 complaints in this area for the 2018 Silverado 1500, which is 9% of the 520 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or wheel issues on the 2018 Silverado 1500?: No. The data shows no related recalls linked to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels, and tires complaints on the 2018 Silverado 1500 is 15,000 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to suspension complaints?: NHTSA data shows one crash and two injuries associated with the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Silverado 1500.
How does 2018 compare to other Silverado 1500 years for this problem area?: The 2018 model's 9% share of complaints in this area is higher than most other years listed, including 2017 at 4% and 2019 at 3%.