2018 Model Year

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
488
Recalls
5
Crashes
10
Severe
23

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

25V432000 Jun 2025

Other

No consequence data available

24V756000 Oct 2024

Other

No consequence data available

20V603000 Oct 2020

Other

No consequence data available

19V761000 Oct 2019

Other

No consequence data available

19V645000 Sep 2019

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2026

Transmission is having hard shift and shutter at a speed of 60/65

Engine
Oct 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the low oil warning light illuminated. T...

Power Train
Oct 2026

While pulling a 14' enclosed trailer when i left off the gas pedal there was a sudden low growl/vibration coming from the bed area of the truck. I was...

Power Train
Sep 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. No...

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 2026

My transmission blew up and I almost wrecked my truck. No engine lights came on, and still no engine lights are coming on it only has 69,000 miles on...

Electrical System
May 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase....

Engine
Mar 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that upon cold starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming f...

Power Train
Feb 2026

-Transmission failed. - Driving down the highway and the truck just quit. (Morning rush hour traffic) -truck was towed to my mechanic -only made a we...

Power Train
Feb 2026

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 purch...

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Feb 2026

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...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 488 complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 10 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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