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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: recalls and problems

7 recalls and 519 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

7recalls
519complaints
10crashes reported
4fires reported
11injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train169 · 33%
  • Engine103 · 20%
  • Electrical System102 · 20%
  • Service Brakes85 · 16%
  • Unknown Or Other58 · 11%
  • Steering41 · 8%
  • Suspension32 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control19 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System17 · 3%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)16 · 3%

What owners report

Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control

On september 10, 2026, while traveling approximately 60 mph in the passing lane, my 2018 chevrolet silverado 1500 suddenly lost normal acceleration and entered reduced engine power mode. vehicle speed dropped to approximately 40 mph, and pressing the accelerator would not provide normal power. this created a safety concern while traveling at highway speed. on september 11, onstar on-demand diagnostics documented ecm

Engine

I tried to get a tune up and found out that the engine need 5000 worth of engine repairs. i have changed the oil and filter every three thousand miles. those engine are defective and the repair shops are full of the same type of repairs on that type of engine. my engine is a 5.3-liter v8, the engine started to make ticking noises out of nowhere and then it started missing badly. the repair shop informed me it would t

Steering,Electrical System,Engine

Intermittent issues seemingly related to power or ground problems. at idle, battery voltage drops down from 14-15v to <= 12v (as indicated on the voltmeter on the dash) while turning the steering wheel. "service stabilitrack" message shows up on the screen, and the steering becomes very difficult. last night this issue happened and the truck completely lost power including interior lights, headlights, radio, accesso

Power Train

The transmission went out before it hit 100k miles. it had to be completely replaced which cost me several thousand dollars.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Silverado 1500. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.