Front Suspension Wheel Bearing Problems of Chevrolet Silverado

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated there was excessive noise in the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop where failure was found on the front wheel bearings. The vehicle was repaired by replacing the complete wheel bearing assembly. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate current mileage was 29,744. The failure mileage was 26,955.

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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving he heard a very loud grinding noise in the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the front passenger side wheel bearing was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 71,000.

The contact owns 2005 Chevrolet pickup. While driving approximately 25 mph around a curve he heard a noise outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated the failure was contributed to a manufacturer design of the wheel bearing. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The failure and current mileages were 87,000.

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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that when driving at unknown speeds; the front passengers side tire would wobble excessively. The dealer replaced the front passengers side wheel bearings. On a later date, while driving at unknown speeds, the contact stated that there was an unusual ticking noise coming from both sides of the wheel area. The left front tire then fractured from the vehicle. The contact was advised by an independent mechanic that the failure was contributed to the defective wheel bearings. The failure mileage was 31,200 and the current mileage was 32,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 45 mph, the front passenger side wheel bearing overheated and was replaced by the dealer. The dealer stated that it is only a matter of time before the other three wheel bearings fail because the manufacturer used defective material and grease. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 64,000.

Both right and left front wheel bearings/hubs failed within 2000 miles of each other, onset of problem was sudden from detection of gringing noise to wobble and possible lose of tire (approximately 3 miles) current mileage 59,500.

I am writing to report what I believe to be a critical problem with the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. It is very likely, from what I have read from other owners reports, that the problem is not exclusive to the year 2006. It may well pertain to several other years for this model produced around the same time. I purchased a new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup in September of 2006. Only a short time after the 36,000 mile warranty ended I had to replace the wheel bearing assembly on the passengers side. The licensed mechanic replaced it with a universal bearing for a cost to me of $250. This was a much better price than other estimates I received. This occurred in 2008. After only 15 months, this same bearing had to be replaced again at another expense of $250. The mechanic determined in both instances that the damage was caused by extensive rust on the hubs of the assembly due to poor design of the system. The area where we live has an elevation of 4200 feet. We live along the spine of the appalachian mountains of northwestern north carolina, where the winters are quite severe with icy roads and therefore needing to be treated with salt during much of the winter months. This rust is leading to damage to the abs system or brake line as the salt gets into the bearing. This then is causing an unsafe condition in which a much longer stopping distance takes place when the brakes are applied. In addition, it causes a jerking or grabbing motion rather than the usually smooth movement of normal anti-locking braking systems. Today, for the third time since owning the truck, I have again had to replace one of the wheel-bearing assemblies. This time is was to the drivers side assembly which makes a replacement being needed twice to the passenger side wheel and once to the driver side wheel.

I have a2004 chevy 3500 Silverado, with 50,000 miles on, I noticed a clicking noise in the right front. With further investigation, I noticed that the front wheel was loose on the truck. The wheel bearing was loose. I called general motors and discussed the bearing failure. I got the new bearing and started to do the repair. I noticed that everything looked new yet, but the bearing was coming apart. The bearing is a sealed unit-it is pressed together. The bearing is not manufactured properly- it is not pressed together right so that the front tire could fall off and cause serious accidents. I am sure there is alot of failure on these bearings and this should be checked out. When these bearings fail because of the pressed fit, they self destruct violently and there is no way you can look at it after it fails unless you catch it early. I caught mine early and it can be a dangerous situation to the public. I made general motors aware of the problem on their 800 number and they refused to address the problem with me.

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Catastrophic failure of front wheel bearing while driving. Made right hand turn, sudden screeching from front left wheel, brake pedal got soft, greatly reduced stopping power, anti lock system engaged. I was on my way to the transmission shop with previous listed complaint, when I arrived shop tech's. Removed the wheel for inspection which reviewed a complete failure of the bearing. Bearing was replaced on site. No warning signs of failure showed previous. Per service manager at another dealership, he openly admitted Chevrolet has had a major problem in this component failure without warning. Truck only has 59,000 mile and is only 2 years old.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stopped when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The engine was still running. The contact stated that the abs warning indicator light illuminated. The manufacturer replaced the front wheel bearing part with a part that was designed for 4 wheel drive vehicles. There was no axle shaft available for 2 wheel drive vehicles. The part number was 15946732. The failure mileage was 45,695 and current mileage was 46,000.

Right front wheel bearing had to be replaced at 49,000 miles-was so bad the wheel almost fell off according to mechanic that repaired for me.

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Left front wheel bearing failed with only 76000 miles on vehicle.

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Both wheel bearing seals leaking on front end causing grease to get on front brake rotors.

Defective electric window on drivers side. Window will not go up.

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Driver noticed that the front of the truck locked up on its own. Driver was unable to maintain control of the truck and hit a ditch. Then. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated, and the vehicle was operating as designed.

Driver heard a loud winding noise coming from the front. Drove vehicle to dealer for inspection. Vehicle was placed on the diagnostic machine. Mechanic determined that the wheel bearing needed to be replaced. This vehicle was not on recall and the warranty expired.

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Front bearing failed.

Both wheel bearings on the front axle failed on our 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd 4x4 4-door pickup. It has 39,000 miles and has been used in light duty situations only (primarily highway driving with light towing). A large squeak developed over a three week period when turning right corners. Our local mechanic found that both front wheels, especially the drivers side, were close to falling off the truck. Even though it was out of warranty, the local dealer replaced both failed mechanisims without question with in stock parts. A little odd that they would have multiple sets of front hub assemblies in stock on last year's model, don't you think?.

Consumer took the vehicle in for an oil change and was informed the bearings were worn.