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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Air bags | 4 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 |
Safety recalls7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 21, 202626V325000 | Air bagsA detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of… DetailsHide details for campaign 26V325000
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| Mar 19, 202626V166000 | Air bagsA detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of… DetailsHide details for campaign 26V166000
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| Jun 26, 202525V432000 | Air bagsA detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of… DetailsHide details for campaign 25V432000
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| Oct 10, 202424V756000 | Air bags: side/window curtainA 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,… DetailsHide details for campaign 24V756000
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| Oct 1, 202020V603000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuumA decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V603000
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| Oct 24, 201919V761000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip wheel speed sensor/tone ringUnintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V761000
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Owner complaints by component520
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 170 | 33 |
| Electrical system | 103 | 20 |
| Engine | 103 | 20 |
| Service brakes | 99 | 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 |
| Seat belts | 11 | 2 |
| Structure | 11 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 2 |
15 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Tires
“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.”
- Electrical system
“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.”
- Engine
“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.”
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years
- 20226 recalls647 complaints
- 20218 recalls844 complaints
- 202012 recalls742 complaints
- 201910 recalls1,093 complaints
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- 20177 recalls714 complaints
- 201612 recalls797 complaints
- 201511 recalls1,110 complaints
- 20146 recalls1,436 complaints
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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recent, 26V325000 (reported May 21, 2026), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 4 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (3). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 170 complaints out of 520 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.
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