2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 523 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most-reported areas: Power Train (170), Electrical System (105), Engine (103).
Key takeaways
- 523 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 170 | 33% |
| Electrical System | 105 | 20% |
| Engine | 103 | 20% |
| Service Brakes | 100 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 58 | 11% |
| Steering | 42 | 8% |
| Suspension | 32 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 17 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 16 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 15 | 3% |
| Hydraulic | 12 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-11-04
Unknown but it will randomly have a full system electrical shutdown & resets while driving & a higher % when I'm making a turn.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-26
Power Sliding Glass window on rear of vehicle had a thermal failure, resulting in heavy smoke buildup in the cap followed by the window shattering. My vehicle has already received the recall repair, GM Program #N192265660 / NHSTA TSB #10171416, but the defect reoccurred and caused destruction to the vehicle.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-23
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. After starting the vehicle, there was a clicking sound coming from under the hood, and then the sound stopped. While driving approximately 55 - 60 MPH, a fuel odor was detected inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who de...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.