repaired · 2026 Q3
Curtain: 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…
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 53 owner complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-756 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has problems
53 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
12Engine1 crash/fire/injury
9Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
6Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
4Exterior lighting
3Equipment
2Steering
2Tires
108 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 13 | 1 |
| Engine | 12 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 1 |
| Air bags | 6 | 3 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Electrical: engine block heater
Risk. An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Engine
Risk. A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
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repaired · 2022 Q4
Front: retractor
Risk. The seat belt retractors may not perform as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Silverado 2500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Silverado 2500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 safety ratings
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/EC RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (20.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Silverado 2500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Rear defroster seemed to short circuit and over heated causing my back window to break. There was no warning, no light that alerted me to this going on. I had it inspected by a local Chevy dealership and they have indeed confirmed that it short circuited and caused the damage to my rear window.…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 92,985. While attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that the title…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while having a State Emissions Test performed on the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 75,200;…
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