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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, about 3% of its 825 total complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 4,300 miles. Two related recalls cover spare tire compatibility and tire manufacturing issues, and the area shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
26
3% of 825
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
4,300 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Front wheel assembly detaches while driving at highway speed, sometimes without warning and after braking.
  • Front driver-side wheel separates from the vehicle during highway driving, causing the truck to pull to one side.
  • Front tires produce a loud howling or droning noise at highway speed, described as deafening by owners.
  • Upper control arm ball joint failure causes sudden loss of steering control at low speed.
  • New vehicle bounces and pitches hard over bumpy roads shortly after purchase.
  • Spare tire supplied with the vehicle does not match the size needed after a flat, limiting how far the vehicle can be driven.

When 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 29, 2021, latest Jul 13, 2026.

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2021Oct 2021Nov 2022Aug 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Feb 2026
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2021 to Jul 2026; peak Mar 2025 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

  1. NHTSA 21V985000Dec 16, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires626 vehicles

    Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire

    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.

    Risk: An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.

  2. NHTSA 20V684000Nov 5, 2020Suspension, Wheels & Tires7,516 vehicles

    Tires

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.

    Risk: Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202319030.

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, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2021 Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 26 complaints in this area for the 2021 Silverado 1500, which is 3% of the 825 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for wheel or tire issues on the 2021 Silverado 1500?
Yes. Campaign 21V985000 addresses a 17-inch spare tire that is not compatible with certain accessory wheels, and campaign 20V684000 covers tires with manufacturing defects on 2020-2021 Silverado 1500 trucks.
At what mileage do these suspension and wheel problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 4,300 miles, indicating many issues surfaced early in ownership.
Have there been any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury associated with the 26 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2021 Silverado 1500.
Is wheel separation a common complaint on the 2021 Silverado 1500?
Multiple sample complaints describe front wheel assemblies detaching while driving, including one case at 1,100 miles and another at 37,000 miles.

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.