This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2010 Chevrolet Silverado suspension problems
moderate Owners of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado have filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the suspension at roughly $900 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See suspension across all vehicles →
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$900
| Model year | suspension complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 Silverado | 45 |
| 2007 Silverado | 16 |
| 2008 Silverado | 19 |
| 2009 Silverado | 8 |
| 2010 Silverado (this page) | 10 |
| 2011 Silverado | 20 |
| 2012 Silverado | 13 |
| 2013 Silverado | 18 |
| 2014 Silverado | 44 |
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering suspension on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗GM: THERE IS UNWANTED STABILITY ACTION OR STABILITY LIGHT ON. THIS CAN BE CAUSED BY THE SUSPENSION BEING MODIFIED. UPDATED 6/18/12. MODELS 2007-13 ALL ESCALADE; AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; SIERRA, SIERRA DENALI, ALL YUKONS. UPDATED 11/28/12. UPDATED 4/1015.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have grease leaking from front hub bearings. Technician should not replace the bearing for grease purge. Technician should be advised to not clean the purged grease from the area immediately on or adjacent to the seals because this grease provides additional protection. Technician should only replace the bearing if the seals show visible damage, bearing endplay is greater than 0.005" or 0.13mm, bearing exhibits rough rotation, or bearing exhibits abnormal noise.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2010 Chevy Silverados consistently report severe rust and corrosion of the frame, underbody, and suspension—some starting within the first year and advancing rapidly over time. The problem spans multiple models across the 07–14 generation, and owners have documented tens of thousands of complaints online.
Frame deterioration is the core issue. Owners report cross members rusting through, with shock mounts corroding and failing. In one extreme case, the gas tank is reportedly hanging from corroded frame supports. Another owner states a cross member broke off at the shock mount location and now rests on the fuel tank instead of supporting it—a potential rupture hazard. Owners note that neither dealers nor GM will address this without a recall or bulletin, and GM has not issued one.
Secondary suspension failures reported include a right rear spring that broke, a spare tire hoist bracket that developed stress cracks and allowed the tire to swing loose (dealer acknowledged other owners have lost spare tires), front U-joints that failed under 40,000 miles and caused inside-edge tire wear, and general suspension corrosion discovered at higher mileages. One owner also reported unrelated engine and drivability issues (cylinder misfires, head gasket, excessive oil consumption).
Most complaints go unrepaired because owners cannot afford the cost or find warranty coverage unavailable.
Same Chevrolet Silverado suspension reports on nearby years: 2007 · 2008 · 2011 · 2012 · 2013
Failure modes owners describe
Frame and underbody corrosion
Accelerated rust and corrosion of the frame, cross members, and underbody components. Owners report rust starting within the first year after purchase and progressing severely over time. Cross members rust through, shock mounts corrode and fail, and in extreme cases the frame cracks. One owner reported the gas tank hanging from corroded frame supports.
When: Starts year 1, progresses through vehicle ownership; reported at 40k to 132k+ miles
Symptoms owners cite: Visible rust on frame and underbody within first year; Rust spreads and worsens annually; Cross member rusting through; Shock mount corrosion; Frame cracking; Gas tank support corrosion; Rear cross member resting on fuel tank instead of supporting it
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs completed in most cases; owners state corrosion is not covered under warranty or recall. One owner noted extensive internet complaints from 07-14 Silverado owners with the same rust defect.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: GM refuses to acknowledge or accept responsibility. No recall or TSB issued. Dealers advised owners to avoid salt during winter months ("salt away") but are otherwise unable to help without manufacturer bulletin.
Spare tire hoist bracket failure
Spare tire hoist bracket sustained stress cracks around the bolt hole and broke, allowing the spare tire to swing loosely under the rear of the truck. Dealer sources indicated this was a known issue among some owners.
When: Not specified
Symptoms owners cite: Spare tire hoist bracket broke; Stress cracks around bolt hole; Spare tire swinging loosely under truck
Repairs/costs cited: Spare tire bracket replaced; owner retained original failed parts. Dealer had no bulletins on this item but acknowledged other owners had lost spare tires.
Right rear spring breakage
Right rear spring broke during vehicle ownership.
When: Not specified
Symptoms owners cite: Right rear spring broken
Repairs/costs cited: Right rear spring was replaced
Suspension corrosion
Corrosion throughout the entire suspension system discovered during service.
When: Approximately 132,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Corrosion throughout entire suspension
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle was not repaired
Frame cross member breakage at shock mount
Frame cross member broke off at the shock mount location. The broken cross member now rests on the fuel tank instead of supporting it, creating a potential fuel tank rupture hazard.
When: Not specified
Symptoms owners cite: Frame cross member broken off at shock mount; Cross member resting on fuel tank; Loss of proper frame support for fuel tank
Front U-joint failure
Front U-joints failed prematurely, requiring replacement. The failure caused abnormal tire wear on the inside edges of all four tires.
When: Under 40,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Front U-joints failed; Abnormal tire wear on inside edges
Repairs/costs cited: Front U-joints replaced; four new tires required due to wear damage
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Based on the 10 complaints filed, suspension issues most often appear around 72,600 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Chevrolet/Silverado.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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