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134 model-year entries · 2005–2021

Chevrolet suspension problems

1,667 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Chevrolet vehicles for suspension issues. 10 active recall campaigns. See suspension across all makes →

Complaints

1,667

Recalls

Year-models

134

Avg fix

$900

95crashes

6fires

71injuries

4fatalities

Editorial perspective by Mark Driver · Founder, ProblemsByVin

I've had plenty of Chevrolet in the bay over the years, and the suspension complaints on these don't surprise me. 1,667 on the NHTSA record across 134 model-year entries (2005–2021) is not a fluke. The complaints are spread across the lineup — no single model is doing all the work. That tells you it's an engineering or supplier pattern, not a one-off bad year. 4 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Chevrolet vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Average shop fix runs about $900 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 734 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 48,997 miles. A quick test drive over rough pavement reveals more than the carfax. Listen for clunks on bumps and watch the steering wheel for tramlining.

Worst-affected Chevrolet model-years for suspension Top 25 by complaint volume

2008 Chevrolet Impala

105 complaints · ~$900 severe

2007 Chevrolet Impala

76 complaints · ~$900 severe

2013 Chevrolet Malibu

65 complaints · 4 recalls · ~$900 severe

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

59 complaints · ~$900 severe

2005 Chevrolet Equinox

49 complaints · ~$900 moderate

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

47 complaints · ~$900 moderate

2005 Chevrolet Silverado

46 complaints · ~$900 severe

2006 Chevrolet Silverado

45 complaints · ~$900 moderate

2014 Chevrolet Silverado

44 complaints · ~$900 moderate

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

37 complaints · ~$900 moderate

2018 Chevrolet Trax

29 complaints · 1 recall · ~$900 moderate

2018 Chevrolet Silverado

27 complaints · ~$900 moderate

2005 Chevrolet Colorado

23 complaints · ~$900 moderate

2016 Chevrolet Silverado

22 complaints · ~$900 moderate

2006 Chevrolet HHR

22 complaints · ~$900 severe

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

21 complaints · ~$900 moderate

2009 Chevrolet Impala

21 complaints · ~$900 critical

2019 Chevrolet Silverado

20 complaints · ~$900 severe

2015 Chevrolet Silverado

20 complaints · ~$900 severe

2011 Chevrolet Silverado

20 complaints · ~$900 moderate

2008 Chevrolet Silverado

19 complaints · ~$900 severe

2019 Chevrolet Trax

18 complaints · 1 recall · ~$900 severe

2016 Chevrolet Malibu

18 complaints · ~$900 severe

2013 Chevrolet Silverado

17 complaints · ~$900 moderate

2007 Chevrolet Silverado

16 complaints · ~$900 severe

Active recalls — Chevrolet suspension 12 on file

severe NHTSA 16V256000 April 28, 2016 2016 Chevrolet Suburban

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles

Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.

severe NHTSA 14V377000 June 26, 2014 2014 Chevrolet Corvette

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014, to March 14, 2014

A sudden change in vehicle handling increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the rear shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1- 800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14302.

severe NHTSA 15V031000 January 26, 2015 2015 Chevrolet Corvette

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured September 26, 2014, to October 2, 2014

A toe link separation can result in a reduction in vehicle stability and steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged parts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14857.

severe NHTSA 13V024000 January 23, 2013 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles, manufactured December 6, 2011, through January 15, 2013

Sudden changes in vehicle handling may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications have already begun and will be completed shortly. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.

severe NHTSA 21V00F000 December 22, 2021 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin

A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212346640. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-764 and 21V-633.

severe NHTSA 25V719000 October 22, 2025 2025 Chevrolet 6500XD

Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Isuzu FVR, 2023-2026 Chevrolet 7500XD, 2018-2026 Chevrolet 6500XD, and Isuzu FTR vehicles

A detached axle stabilizer bracket can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the stabilizer bar brackets, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include Class 6 vehicles (FTR, Chevy 6500XD). Isuzu will notify owners on or about 12/12/2025. Phase 2 will include Class 7 vehicles (FVR, Chevy 7500XD). Isuzu will notify owners on or about 2/2/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025 to FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD owners. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by December 12, 2025 to FVR and Chevrolet 7500XD owners. A second notice will be sent once the remedy has been finalized. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2506.

severe NHTSA 20V764000 December 21, 2020 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin

A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on January 27, 2021, and April 15, 2021. A third notification was mailed on August 19, 201. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202308930.

severe NHTSA 14V440000 July 21, 2014 2014 Chevrolet Spark

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Spark vehicles manufactured from May 7, 2014, to May 26, 2014

If the lower control arm bolts are not tightened properly, the lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle while driving, causing a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Owners are instructed NOT to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Owners should call a Chevrolet dealer immediately to arrange for their vehicle to be transported free of charge for servicing. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts to make sure that they are tightened to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14453. Note: Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the repairs have been completed.

severe NHTSA 23V642000 September 20, 2023 2023 Chevrolet Suburban

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles

A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232415910.

severe NHTSA 21V194000 March 19, 2021 2020 Chevrolet 5500HD

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc

The misalignment may cause the propeller shaft to separate, causing a loss of power to the rear wheels and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace and tighten the rear axle U-bolt nuts, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2103.

severe NHTSA 10V110000 March 19, 2010 2008 Chevrolet Uplander

The braun corporation has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2005-2008 general motors mobility conversion, handicapped accessible low floor minivans

A squeaking or clunking noise may develop. The trailing arm bushings may prematurely wear and the trailing arm may fracture or separate, allowing the rear axle to become partially separated from the chassis increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun at 1-800-488-0359.

severe NHTSA 19V312000 April 18, 2019 2019 Chevrolet Trax

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Trax vehicles

A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A182202370.

Common questions

How many Chevrolet suspension complaints are on file with NHTSA?

1,667 complaints across 134 model-year entries from 2005 to 2021. 10 active recall campaigns cover suspension issues across the Chevrolet lineup.

Which Chevrolet model has the most suspension complaints?

The 2008 Chevrolet Impala leads with 105 complaints in this category. Next: 2007 Impala (76) and 2013 Malibu (65).

What does it cost to fix Chevrolet suspension problems?

Independent shops average $900 for suspension repairs across the Chevrolet lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.

Are there Chevrolet suspension recalls?

Yes — 12 active recall campaigns cover suspension on Chevrolet vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Editorial commentary written by Mark Driver, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin and not affiliated with Chevrolet. Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record. Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.