2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 735
- 536 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 164 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 16 reported crashes · 13 injuries · 2 deaths · 7 fires
What owners report fails — 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- POWER TRAIN 164
- ENGINE 96
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 90
- SERVICE BRAKES 83
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 58
7 recalls on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- NHTSA 26V325000 · 2026 · AIR BAGS A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the in
- NHTSA 26V166000 · 2026 · AIR BAGS A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the in
- NHTSA 25V432000 · 2025 · AIR BAGS A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the in
- NHTSA 24V756000 · 2024 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other c
- NHTSA 20V603000 · 2020 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:V A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 735 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (164 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (164), engine (96), electrical system (90), service brakes (83). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.