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 ↗2014 Chevrolet Silverado suspension problems
moderate Owners of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado have filed 44 NHTSA complaints about the suspension, typically surfacing around 17,895 miles at roughly $900 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See suspension across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
44
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$900
| Model year | suspension complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 Silverado | 10 |
| 2011 Silverado | 20 |
| 2012 Silverado | 13 |
| 2013 Silverado | 18 |
| 2014 Silverado (this page) | 44 |
| 2015 Silverado | 20 |
| 2016 Silverado | 22 |
| 2017 Silverado | 14 |
| 2018 Silverado | 28 |
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What stands out
Owners have filed 44 suspension complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Among the 18 model years of Chevrolet Silverado in our records for suspension problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
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 ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
A dominating complaint across these narratives is highway vibration starting at 65 mph, intensifying through the 70s, and severe enough to cause motion sickness. Owners report the shake travels through the steering wheel, seats, and floorboards and occurs on smooth roads without changing with road surface or lane position. Dealers have attempted tire rebalancing (multiple times), rotation, brake rotor turning, tire replacement, U-joint replacement, and drive shaft replacement—none resolve it. GM has acknowledged to owners that this is an engineering design issue with no recommended fix and that the vehicle performs "as designed." Dealers refuse further diagnostic work, citing suspension design. A GM service bulletin (PI1354C) exists for diagnosis, but dealers have not followed it, and vibration analyzers sit unused.
Frame rust and corrosion is the second major category. Owners report accelerated rust on the frame, rear axle, and crossmembers appearing at under 2,000 miles and worsening rapidly. Protective wax coating flakes off within weeks. Rust holes and cracks develop in the frame and shock mounts, rendering vehicles unsafe to drive and unable to pass state inspection. Technical Service Bulletins address this defect (SB 19-NA-255), but GM did not fulfill repairs during warranty periods and refuses responsibility afterward, citing expired coverage.
Control arm fractures have occurred suddenly during low-speed maneuvers, causing wheels to drop. One owner experienced two failures on opposite sides within months.
Rear suspension noise, front-end clunking on turns, and ball joint wear round out the pattern. All of these align with widespread owner frustration over lack of remedy despite multiple documented service bulletins and acknowledged defects.
Same Chevrolet Silverado suspension reports on nearby years: 2012 · 2013 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017
Failure modes owners describe
Highway vibration/shake at 60+ mph
Steering wheel, seats, and entire cabin shake or vibrate at highway speeds (typically 65–80 mph), often most pronounced at specific speeds like 68–74 mph. Owners report the shake is severe enough to cause motion sickness and occurs on smooth, level roads. Multiple tire rebalancing, rotation, and brake rotor turning have not resolved the issue. GM has acknowledged this as an engineering issue with no recommended fix and states the vehicle performs 'as designed.' Dealers have refused further repair attempts and in some cases blamed the suspension design itself.
When: Typically within first 1,000–2,000 miles; continues with age and mileage
Symptoms owners cite: Vibration/shake through steering wheel, seats, and floorboards at 65–80 mph; Vibration strongest at certain speeds (43 mph, 68 mph, 74 mph reported); Wobble sensation at 35–45 mph; Motion sickness reported from severity; Occurs only on smooth, level roads; unrelated to road surface; Does not change with lane change
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers have replaced tires, rebalanced tires multiple times, rotated tires, replaced drive shaft, turned brake rotors. Some owners cite GM Bulletin PI1354C for diagnosis procedure, which dealers have not followed. Vibration analyzer not utilized despite availability.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: GM acknowledges engineering issue and states no recommended fix; vehicle performs 'as designed.' Dealers refuse further repair; no recall issued despite widespread complaints dating back to October 2013.
Frame rust and corrosion
Frame, rear axle, crossmembers, and shock mounts show premature and accelerated rust and corrosion. Rust appears at very low mileage (under 2,000 miles) and worsens rapidly despite minimal exposure and proper storage. Protective wax coating flakes off. Rust holes and cracks develop in frame and crossmembers, causing structural concerns and failed safety inspections. TSBs (SB 19-NA-255) exist for this defect but dealers and GM have not fulfilled repair commitments during warranty period. Post-warranty, GM refuses responsibility.
When: As early as under 2,000 miles; observed within first months of ownership; accelerates over time
Symptoms owners cite: Rust spots and marks on frame and rear axle expanding weekly; Wax coating flaking off; Rust holes and cracks in frame and crossmembers; Rear shock mount broken due to rust; Structural integrity compromised; Vehicle unsafe to drive and fails state safety inspection
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers refer owners to body shop; body shops unable to repair. Frame replacement needed but unavailable or cost-prohibitive. No dealer or GM support post-warranty. Vehicle becomes unsellable and cannot pass inspection.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Technical Service Bulletins issued (SB 19-NA-255) but GM did not repair during warranty despite vehicle being in dealership service multiple times. Post-warranty, GM refuses responsibility citing warranty expiration. No recall issued.
Front lower control arm failure
Front lower control arms snap or fracture suddenly, causing wheel to separate or drop to ground. Two failures reported on same vehicle within months. Failure can occur during low-speed maneuvers (backing into parking space, pulling into driveway). Dangerous potential for wheel separation at highway speeds.
When: Early ownership reported; one case at 7+ years of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Loud noise from front end; Wheel breaks off or drops to ground; Tire rests on ground; Sudden loss of vehicle support
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer diagnoses failed control arm. Repairs made but failure recurs on opposite side. Expensive repair.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recall issued despite two failures on same vehicle within months. Dealer performs repairs but does not address systemic defect.
Front-end clunking/popping noise on turns
Clunking or popping noise from front end during left or right turns. Dealer confirms noise but cannot locate source, describing it as chasing a 'ghost.' Noise persists despite inspection attempts.
When: Reported from early ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Clunking/popping noise from front end when turning left or right; Noise sourced to underbody, front end area
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer unable to locate and repair source of noise.
Rear suspension noise and wear
Loose or rattling noise from rear end and suspension, particularly when backing up. Spring leafs suspected to need lubrication or have missing padding. Lubrication provides temporary relief but noise returns. Clunking from rear crossmember noted in connection with rust-damaged shock tower.
When: Can occur throughout ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Rattling/loose noise from rear end on backup; Loud noise from rear undercarriage; Rough ride from rear; Spring leaf wear or missing padding suspected
Repairs/costs cited: Lubrication of spring leafs temporarily resolves noise. Cross-member rust and shock mount failure noted in separate complaints.
Ball joint wear
Lower passenger-side ball joint worn and requires replacement at moderate mileage.
When: Reported at 70,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Lower passenger side ball joint wear requiring replacement
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement needed.
Front axle fracture
Front driver-side axle fractured suddenly while driving at low speed (30 mph).
When: Reported at 68,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Front driver-side axle fractured without warning at 30 mph
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle towed but not diagnosed or repaired.
Rear shock tower rust and failure
Right rear shock tower, mounted to frame, rusted and broke away from frame. Related to frame rust defect.
When: Reported at approximately 50,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Shock tower mounting point rusted; Shock tower breaks away from frame
Front differential noise
Clicking and banging noise from front differential while driving at moderate speed. Multiple diagnostic codes retrieved.
When: Reported at approximately 100,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Clicking and banging noise from front differential at 45 mph; No warning lights initially
Codes mentioned: C0035, C0040, C0050, U0077, U0126, U0151, U0422, U0401, U0415
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle being repaired at Dellenbach Chevrolet.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Case number 9-5332168571 assigned.
Synthesized from 44 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 44 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?
Across the 25 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most suspension failures cluster between 3,000 and 64,000 miles, with the median around 17,895. A quarter of owners report trouble before 3,000; a quarter make it past 64,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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/2014/Chevrolet/Silverado.
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