2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 518
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 518 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 555 |
| 1998 | 361 |
| 1999 | 587 |
| 2000 | 613 |
| 2001 | 468 |
| 2002 | 509 |
| 2003 | 805 |
| 2004 | 797 |
| 2005 | 525 |
| 2006 | 358 |
| 2007 | 849 |
| 2008 | 914 |
| 2009 | 444 |
| 2010 | 363 |
| 2011 | 563 |
| 2012 | 216 |
| 2013 | 301 |
| 2014 | 1,434 |
| 2015 | 1,105 |
| 2016 | 792 |
| 2017 | 712 |
| 2018 | 518 |
| 2019 | 1,077 |
| 2020 | 730 |
| 2021 | 827 |
| 2022 | 630 |
| 2023 | 381 |
| 2024 | 303 |
| 2025 | 97 |
| 2026 | 98 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
33% · 169 reportsMost commonly citing torque converter and hoses and fittings.
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Parked and shut off, disconnected trailer. Truck rolled back while in park. I jumped out of way and tried to open door to stop. Door knocked me down and continued backwards dragging me. Final stop over edge of pond against tree stump.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-15
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-09
Also filed under Electrical system and engine
The GM 6L80 transmissions have a faulty torque converter. When it goes out it causes a horrible vibration and drive train failure. Which leaves you stranded in traffic or on the side of a busy highway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-12
Electrical system
20% · 103 reportsMost commonly citing integrated trailer brake control and speedometer/odometer.
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Passenger front window auto up broke and almost completely severed a adult males ring fing tip. In a parking lot the window went up 'using auto up'.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-18
Engine
20% · 102 reportsService brakes
19% · 100 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
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In an accident where I was the at fault driver, I was approaching a stop light and did not notice the red light nor the car stopped until approximately three seconds before impact.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-19
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact was alerted by OnStar of a failure with the stability system.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and service brakes, hydraulic
Steering
8% · 42 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While driving my truck on [XXX] , steering locks up, unable to turn the steering wheel. Crashes into guard rail going approximately 57mph, thankfully no other vehicle involved in this matter.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-01
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-10-08Service brakes, hydraulic19V645000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019.
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2019-12-11Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic19V761000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
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2020-11-11Service brakes, hydraulic20V603000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020.
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2024-11-08Air bags24V756000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC Customer Service at 888-988-7267.
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2025-07-18Air bags25V432000 General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2025. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
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2026-04-16Air bags26V166000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
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2026-06-24Air bags26V325000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 169 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 103 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 102 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V645000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 19V761000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 20V603000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 24V756000 · Air bags
- Recall 25V432000 · Air bags
- Recall 26V166000 · Air bags
- Recall 26V325000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.