Suspension Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Chevrolet Silverado 3500 owners have reported 7 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension wheel bearing (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Chevrolet Silverado 3500


Recently reported Suspension problems of Chevrolet Silverado 3500

The Suspension problem

I purchased a brand-new Chevrolet dually truck from bomnin Chevrolet dadeland in miami, florida. Since delivery, the vehicle has had serious unresolved defects and safety concerns. The truck has ongoing alignment issues that the dealership has been unable or unwilling to properly repair.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Had new tires mounted on truck, technician calls me over and shows me 1/2" play in l&r front wheel bearings. There was no odd tire wear, play in steering wheel or abnormal operation on the highway at low or high speed.   Read details...

The Rear Axle Spindle problem

Defective spindle rods caused premature and excessive tire wear. All four tires are worn bald on the outer edge of each tire. I have always rotated the tires faithfully every 6,000 miles. Purchased the 2008 chev. Impala new.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While driving 10 mph, the driver's side wheel failed. The lower knuckle bent the lower ball joint and caused the axle to fail. The mechanic stated that they had never before seen this type of failure.   Read details...




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