What NHTSA's records show for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 522 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Power Train (170), Electrical System (104), Engine (103). 10 complaints mention a crash and 4 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice
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What NHTSA's records show for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 522 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Power Train (170), Electrical System (104), Engine (103). 10 complaints mention a crash and 4 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls and complaints at a glance
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns and 522 owner complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (170), Electrical System (104), Engine (103). The most recent recall (NHTSA #26V325000, May 2026) covers the Air Bags. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).
Recall campaigns
7
Owner complaints
522
Complaints mentioning a crash
10
Complaints mentioning a fire
4
Most-reported problem areas
Component
Complaints
Power Train
170
Electrical System
104
Engine
103
Service Brakes
99
Steering
42
Suspension
32
Recall campaigns
NHTSA #26V325000 — Air Bags (May 2026): 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. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may…
NHTSA #26V166000 — Air Bags (March 2026): 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…
NHTSA #25V432000 — Air Bags (June 2025): 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…
NHTSA #24V756000 — Air Bags (October 2024): 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…
NHTSA #20V603000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (October 2020): 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,…
NHTSA #19V761000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (October 2019): 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…
NHTSA #19V645000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (September 2019): 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.
Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-11-07.
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