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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, most often about the electrical (25% of complaints, typically around 6,500 miles). It is 21st of 27 Silverado 2500 model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Electrical
13 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 6,500 miles. Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control, instrument panel.
Diesel l5p 2017-current. When having the engine block heater plugged in, I have seen multiple trucks burn down from having a short somewhere. I have also seen the cord for the engine block heater rub against the wiring harness and rub the insulation off exposing the bare wire. I believe when this happens, an…
Received notice if recall for engine block heater issue. Contacted dealer and advised parts not available until late spring. He further stated parts were released to north midwest only because these are cold states. I currently reside in northern nevada which is also a cold climate. Issue is not resolved!
Engine
13 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 21,500 miles.
Gm removed my engine block heater in july. It is now december and the forecasts call for single digit temperatures. Contacted gm and the dealership and they have no idea when I will get the new engine block heater installed.
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds or while at idle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to mankato motors located at 1815 madison ave, mankato, mn 56001, who informed that contact that the sound was normal…
Fuel system
9 complaints · 17%Truck will to start in colder weather. Dealership told me diesel fuel has froze. Service writer told me that this was the fifth new durmax engine that has had problems and since the redesign of fuel pump the are experiencing this .there is nothing in owners manual telling to use fuel additive or when. I would like to…
Mon oct 8th, 5pm, my chevy silverado 2500hd diesel truck caught fire driving down a city road(approximately 30mph), with me, my 12yo daughter and her friend in it. The engine died, and I lost power steering and brakes. After wrestling the truck to the side fo the road, a passerby drove backwards in traffic to alert me…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 11%Mon oct 8th, 5pm, my chevy silverado 2500hd diesel truck caught fire driving down a city road(approximately 30mph), with me, my 12yo daughter and her friend in it. The engine died, and I lost power steering and brakes. After wrestling the truck to the side fo the road, a passerby drove backwards in traffic to alert me…
Transmission
6 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received a text message stating that there was transmission failure. The contact stated that the vehicle would downshift independently and not exceed 35 MPH. Also, the engine rpms revved at a dangerous level. Ocean city Chevrolet (2366 ocean hwy w…
The check engine light comes on at 27600 miles while driving and this not 1st time this has happend .once the engine light is on the truck then loses power detunning the vehicle causing the vehicles power to not be as strong as if engine is in limp mode.at 24000 mile truck went into shop for same issue and gm replace…
Air bags
6 complaints · 11%When ever the vehicle is in motion. Passenger seat does not have the reminder or warning system to alert the occupant to buckle up should they forget. My dealer states the passenger air bag system is active full time however it is only marginally effective should the passenger fail to secure their seat belt.…
There is no passenger seat belt warning audio or visual. The dealer said that this vehicle doesn't have a sensor to tell if someone is in the seat or not. But they "assured" me that the passenger air bags still would work. Even though it has been shown that air bags by them selves are not as effective. I read that…
Lights
4 complaints · 8%When in drive entering an incline the engine will lurch to a higher gear. Also when driving the light in the front panel will go dark. Can not read speed, tack, gas level all black. ( for 30 sec, 45 sec then for an hour and a half) also the air-conditioning will turn on automatically without me turning it on and no…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls
Air bags: inflator
Risk: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right side rrab modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 8, 2024. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and gmc customer service at 888-988-7267. Gm's number for this recall is n242474500.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on march 15, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed june 21, 2023. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n222368030.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017-2019 chevrolet silverado 2500, 3500, and gmc sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option. The rear fuel tank may collapse and prevent the fuel pump from transferring fuel to the front tank, resulting in an engine stall.
Equipment: engine block heater
Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace engine block heaters and heater cords. Vehicles that have this feature disabled as a remedy to the safety condition will be contacted and offered replacement block heaters and heater cords under a separate customer satisfaction program, free of charge. Gm will provide free replacement block heaters and cords under a separate customer satisfaction campaign. For vehicles previously included in recall 19v-328, the heater cord will be replaced and rerouted, free of charge. Interim owner notifications were mailed on august 13, 2021. Owner notification letters are expected to be
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017-2019 chevrolet silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017-2019 gmc sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with a duramax diesel 6.6 liter engine and an optional engine-block heater cord. An electrical short-circuit may occur in the engine-block heater cable or in the terminals that connect the heater cable to the block heater.
Engine
Risk: A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
Fix: Gm will contact owners, dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Additionally, in chevrolet silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles, dealers will install a new rerouted heater cord. The recall began december 11, 2019. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-586-596-1733. Gm's number for this recall is n182206310.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019 chevrolet silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 chevrolet silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and gmc sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater. The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater may short circuit and fail.
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: The seat belt retractors may not perform as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front seat belt retractor assemblies, free of charge. The recall began march 24, 2021. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's numbers for this recall are 17368, 17375, and 17376.
Full defect summary
General motors (gm) is recalling certain 2017-2018 chevrolet silverado 2500 and 3500 and gmc sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks. The front seat belt retractor assemblies were built with the incorrect torsion bar. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (13 complaints, typically around 6,500 miles); engine (13 complaints, typically around 21,500 miles); fuel system (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 10, 2024 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- It is 21st of 27 Silverado 2500 model years by number of complaints, with 53 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.