2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
- 53
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 53 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 64 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 81 |
| 2000 | 132 |
| 2001 | 300 |
| 2002 | 351 |
| 2003 | 449 |
| 2004 | 368 |
| 2005 | 269 |
| 2006 | 177 |
| 2007 | 204 |
| 2008 | 191 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 104 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 177 |
| 2016 | 122 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 105 |
| 2021 | 89 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 142 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
25% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer and integrated trailer brake control.
Show complaint excerpts
Diesel L5P 2017-current. When having the engine block heater plugged in, I have seen multiple trucks burn down from having a short somewhere.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-31
Also filed under Engine
Dashboard lights and audio system shut off randomly for one second while driving, and then turned back on. when shutting the truck off, all power was lost for one…
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-16
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Engine
23% · 12 reportsFuel/propulsion system
17% · 9 reportsPower train
11% · 6 reportsAir bags
11% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle displays airbag deployment codes, airbag sound was heard, airbag agent smell is present yet no airbags were deployed in the vehicle. Yes it is available for inspection on request, it will be inspected by insurance adjusters in the next week.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-11
Frontal driver airbag deployed spontaneously while vehicle was stopped at a stop sign. No collision or impact occurred. Deployment produced excessive smoke and heat. Minor burn to hand resulted from deployment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-25
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-12-11Engine19V328000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an...
Remedy: GM will contact owners, dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Additionally, in Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles, dealers will install a new rerouted heater cord. The recall began December 11, 2019.
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2021-03-24Seat belts17V567000 General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks. The front seat belt retractor assemblies were built with the incorrect torsion bar.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front seat belt retractor assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
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2022-04-04Equipment21V496000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with a Duramax diesel 6.6 liter engine and an optional engine-block heater cord.
Remedy: Dealers will replace engine block heaters and heater cords.
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2023-06-21Fuel system, diesel23V047000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V328000 · Engine
- Recall 17V567000 · Seat belts
- Recall 21V496000 · Equipment
- Recall 23V047000 · Fuel system, diesel
- Recall 24V756000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.