2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Mar 23, 2026ILCrashTowedSuspension

   Well taken care of 2020 trailboss upper control arm completely failed driving down the interstate with family in the truck. Suspect defect from ball joints. Only 68k miles. No warnings. Tire fell into suspension causing thousands in damage. Had to be towed. At high speed we could've all been killed. Seen multiple reports online of similar ball joint/ control arm failures. This needs to be addressed ASAP! Very dangerous.

   NHTSA complaint #11726309 · source
2. Filed May 19, 202588,907 miMITowedSteeringSuspension

   The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. The contact stated that her husband observed that the driver’s side front wheel had detached. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the control arms, rack…

   NHTSA complaint #11661813 · source
3. Filed May 8, 2025TNBrakesEngineSuspension

   I have the L87 6.2 liter V8 engine from General Motors. I had sudden engine failure. Apparently the rods and bearings are bad. It is the same problem as the recall issued for 2021-2024 vehicles, exept for my truck is a year 2020. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint #11659696 · source
4. Filed Mar 4, 2025IDSuspension

   When the truck was less than 2years and less than 20,000 miles old it developed a clunking noise in the rear suspension. Sounds like 2 heavy pieces of metal softly being knocked together. The dealership inspected it and replaced both rear shocks. The noise was still there. The dealership replaced the left leaf spring assembly. This temporarily eliminated the noise. The noise came back at just under 3 years and 30,000 miles. The dealership inspected, but couldn't find the…

   NHTSA complaint #11646318 · source
5. Filed Dec 12, 2024TXFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSuspension

   The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound emanating from the rear end suspension. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that fuel leak from the fuel delivery system resulted corrosion of the left side leaf spring grummet. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11630378 · source
6. Filed Nov 15, 2024AROther / UnknownSteeringSuspension

   I have already sent in one complaint about my vehicle and a recall came out but my vehicle isn't on the list and I know there is something wrong. My steering wheel will lock while driving my transmission sticks sometimes I can steering because my steering wheel acts as if it does not work. I have had horrible vibration since day one I have to get an alignment 2 to 3 times a year

   NHTSA complaint #11625386 · source
7. Filed Oct 29, 2024AZTowedSuspension

   vehicle has approximately 45k miles, We were 2.5 hours away from home on a paved highway driving 55mph and the front passenger side ball joint failed and upper control arm separated also Instantly no brakes causing an accident . This is very dangerous and is going to kill people , we are lucky we didn't roll . I'm now afraid this will happen to the other side? chevy will not take the responsibility to fix it , our extended warranty only covered the upper control arm and not…

   NHTSA complaint #11622577 · source
8. Filed Oct 6, 2024ARSteeringSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I'm not sure what to call most of this but my truck has been vibrating when getting up to about 50 mph. When putting in gear it shows you put it in the gear wanted put doesn't register sometimes and perks you and clicks. The entire front end grinds,pops and clicks when turning forward or backwards. When doing the steering wheel will get stuck and want turn for a split second in turn causing steering To be misaligned causing you to basically steer the wheel in an unnatural…

   NHTSA complaint #11618290 · source
9. Filed Sep 23, 2024TXSuspension

   I was driving the vehicle but it sounded like it was popping when I would turn and when I shifted gears. As a result, my brakes were not working and I almost hit another vehicle. I took it to the dealership where they claimed they fixed the issue. When I picked it up this past Saturday, within a block of the dealership, the truck began shaking and a rattling noise could be heard. I had to take the truck back to the dealership. The truck is at the dealership where it is…

   NHTSA complaint #11615882 · source
10. Filed Nov 28, 2023IDSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

    Driving 20 mph on paved downtown street when cross arm failed causing wheel to twist 90 degrees causing damage to brakes, drivetrain, abs, and steering. No warning just pop and trying to maintain my lane before able to turn into parking lot. Towed to dealer and diagnosed with control arm failure. They are aware of this issue and now replace control arms stronger rough country control arms and level the truck differently. DeAler is claiming GMC will not cover and they are…

    NHTSA complaint #11557335 · source
11. Filed Nov 7, 2023WASuspension

    Today while driving , the upper ball joint separated from the control arm, causing the truck to pull hard to the right. I was able to keep from wrecking the truck. While doing research it seems that this is a common occurrence with the Silverado Trail Boss and the Sierra AT4. I read a safety recall report on these vehicles, 21V-718, after reading this, it's exactly what happened with my truck. Ball joints is rusting and corroded. Vehicle is able to be inspected upon request.…

    NHTSA complaint #11554077 · source
12. Filed Sep 26, 2023LASuspensionWheels & Tires

    Upper control arm failure twice , 1st time it happen was feb. 2023 then last thursday 09/21/23 happen again if going at a high rate of spped would of lost control , 1st time was doing 35mph then 2nd was doing about 10mph no warning just snapped the ball joint

    NHTSA complaint #11546695 · 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