2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
703
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
43
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
The 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 has received a total of 703 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM. 43 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (157 complaints), Engine (90 complaints), and Electrical System (89 complaints).
Recalls for the 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, potentially affecting up to 5,448,579 vehicles.
Recall 25V432000 — AIR BAGS
| 1,658 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Consequence: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.
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. GM's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 24V756000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
| 2,061 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Consequence: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
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. GM's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 20V603000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 14,620 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Consequence: A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at...
View full details →Recall 20V603000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 14,620 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Consequence: A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at...
View full details →Recall 19V761000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 652,967 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module...
Consequence: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
View full details →Recall 19V761000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
| 652,967 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module...
Consequence: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
View full details →Recall 19V761000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 652,967 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module...
Consequence: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
View full details →Recall 19V645000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 3,456,719 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
703 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
ABS warning light came on and brakes starting acting strange. The brake pedal was soft and was hard to depress. I took it to dealer and they checked codes and comfirmed the vehicle has serval codes. They cleared all codes and started the engine. Immediately the ABS warning came on. I am very concenedn about family, I just purchased the truck on Jan 21, 2026. Please help!!
My transmission failed at around 69,000 miles. This was confirmed by the dealership. I bought my vehicle from and was covered under warranty. I purchased my vehicle in 2019 from a Dodge dealership and it came with a 10 year hundred thousand mile warranty for the powertrain. The tech indicated that the torque converter failed sending metal fragments through the transmission, coolant lines and transmission cooler. There were no warning indicators only hard shifting clunking when shifting and shuttering at different speeds.
ABS warning light came on and brakes starting acting strange. The brake pedal was soft and was hard to depress. I took it to dealer and they checked codes and comfirmed the vehicle has serval codes. They cleared all codes and started the engine. Immediately the ABS warning came on. I am very concenedn about family, I just purchased the truck on Jan 21, 2026. Please help!!
Transmission is having hard shift and shutter at a speed of 60/65
Transmission is having hard shift and shutter at a speed of 60/65
Safety Rating for the 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
The 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
General Motors, LLC has issued 43 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
17-NA-350 — STRUCTURE:BODY
This informational bulletin provides explanation of a normal condition of a loose fitting trailer hitch receiver in the gooseneck hitch ball.
PIT5481J — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with additional information on the functionality of Lane Keep Assist. Starting with 2016 model year Lane Keep Assist Regular Production Option Code (UHX) replaced Lane Departure Warning Regular Production Option Code (UFL). Lane Keep Assist is designed to assist the driver in keeping...
23-NA-061 — ENGINE
This informational bulletin advises the tech on how to check for possible exhaust leaks.
PI1354J — WHEELS
This preliminary bulletin provides additional guidance for diagnosing vibrations or disturbances that may occur on full size pickups and how to correct and repair.
PI3541J — SEATS
This preliminary bulletin provides additional guidance for diagnosing vibrations or disturbances that may occur on full size pickups and how to correct and repair.
12-08-51-002P — STRUCTURE
This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
20-NA-203 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin explains how the regen works for the DEF system and how it works at different levels.
17-NA-374 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin advises the technician of how the Soot information has changed from grams to percentage.
20-NA-038 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin explains the difference in AFM and DFM engines and what is and is not activated during this occurrence.
22NA037 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine Control Module Update.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 385 complaints
- 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 2,179 complaints
- 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 1,390 complaints
- 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 1,014 complaints
- 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 911 complaints
- 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (current)
- 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 1,410 complaints
- 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 902 complaints
- 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 879 complaints
- 2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 633 complaints
- 2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 380 complaints
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