Worst 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 161 | 1 | — | 43,027 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 95 | — | 2 | 64,438 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 89 | 1 | 2 | 44,072 mi | |
| Brakes | 81 | 3 | 1 | 41,051 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 41 | 3 | — | 30,413 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 28 | — | — | 17,281 mi | |
| Fuel System | 17 | — | — | 12,284 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 17 | — | — | 39,638 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 15 | — | — | 44,676 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 3 | — | 64,426 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 10 | 2 | — | 20,112 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 9 | 1 | — | 18,294 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | — | 1 | 1,000 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 7 | — | — | 27,275 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | — | 84,181 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 12,277 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 18,810 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | — | — | 20,702 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Display Function | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,130,844 vehicles.
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. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
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.
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.
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.
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 (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
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.
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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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