2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jun 12, 2026WIBody & StructureSuspensionWheels & Tires

   I was driving on the highway at about 70 mph and the passenger side lower control arm where the ball joint sits broke. It messed up the passenger fender and tire along with the steering link. It also bent the upper control arm as well. The ball joints were replaced about 6 months ago.

   NHTSA complaint #11743834 · source
2. Filed May 8, 2026COBrakesSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle was determined to be unsafe to operate per inspection performed by Mike Maroone Chevrolet on 8/26/24 immediately after I purchased from Rocky Mountain Auto Brokers in Colorado Springs on 8/8/26. It was discovered by customer immediately after sale that bank 2 catalytic converter was restricted internally (after Rocky Mountain failed to correctly diagnose and repair 3 times before and after purchase). Customer discovered emissions warranty extension and took to…

   NHTSA complaint #11736467 · source
3. Filed Apr 22, 2026MEBody & StructureOther / UnknownSuspension

   The frame of my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has rusted through to the point of failing Maine state safety inspection at only 41,000 miles. A licensed Maine inspection station identified structural frame corrosion and determined the vehicle is unsafe to operate. A Chevrolet dealer confirmed the frame rust and stated the truck must have rusted sections cut out and welded to be made roadworthy. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety risk: A…

   NHTSA complaint #11733034 · source
4. Filed Mar 19, 202660,000 miWVSuspension

   The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11725528 · source
5. Filed Jan 19, 2026TXEngineSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   We bought the truck new 2018 and started having trans issues and leaf springs popping. So, we took back to dealership and all they did was change fluid in trans and pump grease in-between leaf springs. I did get them to finally change passenger side leaf spring out, but that does no good when leaf spring they put on has the same issue. The leaf springs have to much gap in between each leaf. I told them to give me a 1,000.00 and I would go and have some made. That way, if I…

   NHTSA complaint #11711866 · source
6. Filed May 25, 2025FLEngineSuspension

   Both upper control arms have broken off at the ball joints. Also the cam and Lifters are failing and this vehicle has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer guidelines.

   NHTSA complaint #11663026 · source
7. Filed May 2, 2025MISuspension

   Passenger side Upper control arm broke in two about to re-enter I75. Had been on I 75 and was going back on it when handling went wonky on Service road. You can see from the rust in the break this stamped part was cracked a while. Vehicle has not hit or run over anything since I have owned it. Had I been on I75 at highway speed it would have been deadly.

   NHTSA complaint #11658484 · source
8. Filed Apr 8, 2025FLEngineSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I purchased a used 2018 Chevrolet Silverado High Country (VIN: [XXX] ) on [XXX], with 24,375 miles. On the day of pickup, the truck felt like it was driving over rumble strips. Dimmitt Chevrolet flushed the transmission and used the updated Mobil 1 HP LV fluid. This worked temporarily, but the shudder returned. CarMax then sent the truck to Burke’s Transmission in Sarasota, where they replaced the torque converter. However, the shop declined to rebuild the transmission,…

   NHTSA complaint #11653452 · source
9. Filed Mar 1, 2024NCSuspension

   Upper control arm weld broke around the top of the ball joint, a couple of months later other passenger side did the Exact same thing.

   NHTSA complaint #11574866 · source
10. Filed Dec 11, 2023NMSteeringSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

    I purchased this vehicle from Galles Chevrolet in Albuquerque New Mexico as a certified pre owned vehicle. Couple of days after I noticed a vibration coming from the front steering and drivetrain I immediately took it back to Galles and they told me nothing was wrong with it and that the aggressive tires was what I was feeling. So I took it back and drove it for a couple of weeks and the vibration started getting worse so took it back again they rotated and balanced the…

    NHTSA complaint #11559557 · source
11. Filed Aug 8, 2023NYSuspension

    I have an odd bounce/vibration front suspension both tires intermitting bounce on flat roads. It feels similar to drive on washboards raises on the highway. Suspension bouncing extremely fast. Transmission issues: Some owners have experienced jerky shifts, delayed gear engagement. On and Off Noise Click In dashboard.

    NHTSA complaint #11537058 · source
12. Filed May 11, 2023ALSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

    Back in December of 2018 when I got my truck it only had a1000 miles on it and it has been down shifting hard it jerks hard I have reported it to the mechanic at the dealership at Mitch smith in Cullman Alabama and that said oh it’s supposed to do that well now it’s out of warranty and they said it needs this that and the other

    NHTSA complaint #11521600 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology