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2018 GMC Sierra 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 component305
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 131 | 43 |
| Engine | 67 | 22 |
| Service brakes | 44 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 43 | 14 |
| Steering | 30 | 10 |
| Unknown or other | 25 | 8 |
| Suspension | 11 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 3 |
| Air bags | 8 | 3 |
| Wheels | 7 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 2 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 2 |
11 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
- Power train
“My 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 experienced significant transmission problems that began as rough, inconsistent shifting, hesitation, and abnormal transmission behavior before eventually progressing to complete transmission…”
- Engine
“I was backing out of my garage and truck made strange noise and shut off . Tried to restart but just made ding and wouldn't turn over . Dash lights went blank.”
- Engine
“Customer states: thinks crankshaft pulley is loose due to prior water pump replacement-crackshaft pulley has nothing to do with water pump replacement.”
Other GMC Sierra 1500 model years
- 20226 recalls594 complaints
- 20217 recalls587 complaints
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- 201910 recalls653 complaints
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- 20176 recalls354 complaints
- 20168 recalls343 complaints
- 20159 recalls719 complaints
- 20149 recalls742 complaints
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2018 GMC Sierra 1500 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 1500?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 131 complaints out of 305 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 GMC Sierra 1500?
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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