2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 520 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most-reported areas: Power Train (170), Electrical System (103), Engine (103).
Key takeaways
- 520 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 | 103 | 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%.
| 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.
Tires - filed 2026-10-07
I purchased four tires for my truck from Firestone, each rated for 60,000 miles. After approximately 30,000 miles, all four tires developed microcracking and visible damage. I suspect the issue may be related to the quality or composition of the materials used. I contacted the Firestone location where I had previously ...
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-09-21
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 con...
Engine - filed 2026-09-21
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 tic...
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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.