2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a pothole, and an abnormal sound was coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that…”
filed Feb 26, 2026
“Vehicle was making a loud cracking sound with every turn. Upon inspection, it was determined that the upper ball joint popped out”
filed Jan 24, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushingCampaign 16V256000 · Apr 28, 2016
Suspension problems in other Silverado 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 16 | 2% |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 20 | 3% |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 22 | 2% |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 32 | 6% |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 29 | 4% |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 22 | 2% |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 47 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.