CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (13 reports).
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls
Side Curtain Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Detach
The side roof-rail curtain airbag inflator on certain trucks may have an end cap that detaches, or the inflator casing may rupture.
Rear diesel tank can collapse, causing engine stalls
On certain 2017-2018 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks equipped with a dual fuel tank option, the rear fuel tank may collapse.
Engine block heater cord can short and cause fire
Certain 2017-2018 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks with the optional engine-block heater cord may develop an electrical short circuit in the heater cable or in the terminals that connect the cable to the block heater.
Engine block heater cord can short and cause fire
The engine block heater cord, or the terminals connecting it to the engine block heater, may short circuit and fail.
Front Seat Belts May Not Work as Intended in a Crash
Certain front seat belt retractors were built with the wrong torsion bar, so the belts may not perform as designed during a crash.
Most common 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Problem areas named in the 53 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Engine | 12 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Equipment | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
What owners report
Description of Safety Defect: I purchased this 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD from Carvana. Within 14 days of vehicle delivery, an authorized, in-network warranty repair facility (Monro) diagnosed a critical safety defect in the steering linkage, identifying failed outer tie rod ends and a failed pitman arm. Carvanaâs warranty administrator, SilverRock (Claim C102648992), acknowledged the structural steering failure by approving the pitman arm and idler arm replacement but explicitly denied the required tie rod ends, claiming "no failure." The vehicle has since been released back to me with the failed tie rod ends still installed. On this heavy-duty truck, the steering linkage has now d
Vehicle displays airbag deployment codes, airbag sound was heard, airbag agent smell is present yet no airbags were deployed in the vehicle. Yes it is available for inspection on request, it will be inspected by insurance adjusters in the next week.
2018 Chevy Silverado 2500Diesel Duramax (63,000 miles & Garage kept) While pulling 37' camper on flat terrain, Push Rod bent and broke in half - violently shaking and missing; Engine was ruined. Engine light did not appear until after it started shaking. Luckily this happened before crossing over steep mountain where we would not have been able to get off road or control vehicle and camper behind us. Truck was towed to Chevy dealership; had to wait until 10 days to learn extent of damage. Repair cost was going to be $26,000 and though our truck's trade in value was $37000 before this event, we were offered just $12000 for trade in. Though we had been led to believe that a Chevy Duram
Frontal driver airbag deployed spontaneously while vehicle was stopped at a stop sign. No collision or impact occurred. Deployment produced excessive smoke and heat. Minor burn to hand resulted from deployment.
The truck kept going into limp mode and when taken to the dealership it was found to have metal in the fuel. According to the report from the dealership they stated that this indicated the injection pump had come apart internally and sent metal throughout the system. It has since been repaired at a high cost to myself. The generation of truck made before mine had a recall for the same thing and I feel that they have not fixed the problem or it wouldn't have happened to my truck. Seems like a manufacturing defect. When in limp mode the truck does not operate at the speed limit required for highway driving. There was no indication prior to the failure.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 questions
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: Side Curtain Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Detach; Rear diesel tank can collapse, causing engine stalls; Engine block heater cord can short and cause fire; Engine block heater cord can short and cause fire; Front Seat Belts May Not Work as Intended in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Based on 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (13), Engine (12), Fuel/Propulsion System (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.