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2018 GMC Sierra 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 component12
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Air bags | 4 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
Safety recalls12
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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| Feb 2, 202323V047000 | Fuel system, diesel: storage tank assemblyAn engine stall increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V047000
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| Jul 1, 202121V496000 | Equipment: electrical engine block heaterAn electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V496000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component17
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
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| Engine | 5 | 29 |
| Structure | 4 | 24 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 24 |
| Steering | 3 | 18 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 18 |
| Power train | 2 | 12 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 12 |
| Wheels | 1 | 6 |
| Suspension | 1 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 6 |
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
- Power train
“The contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra Denali 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at speeds over 30 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally.”
- Structure
“The contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, and while the vehicle was parked, the running boards unexpectedly lowered.”
- Structure
“The contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali. The contact stated while exiting a parking lot, the passenger’s side running board detached from the vehicle causing minor damages to the passenger’s side of the vehicle.”
Other GMC Sierra model years
- 20200 recalls11 complaints
- 20190 recalls26 complaints
- 20180 recalls17 complaints
- 20170 recalls76 complaints
- 20162 recalls36 complaints
- 201511 recalls80 complaints
- 201411 recalls115 complaints
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2018 GMC Sierra recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 GMC Sierra have?
NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 GMC Sierra. 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 GMC Sierra recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 4 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (3), fuel system, diesel (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 GMC Sierra?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 17 filed with NHTSA (29%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 GMC Sierra?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.
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