CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (6 reports).
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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.
Fuel Tank Can Leak and Raise Fire Risk
On certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks, the fuel-level sensor in the front tank can stick in a low-level position.
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 3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 6 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
The high pressure fuel pump failed and sent metal particles throught the fuel system. All fuel components except for the injectors are available. The engine stalled while driving at speed forcing me to stop and call a tow truck on the side of the road. Mileage at failure was 81340. Preston hood Chevrolet diagnosed the HP4 failure and replaced the entire fuel system, noting metal contamination in all areas. The component has not been inspected. The truck had a slight grinding noise when shifting into 4th on throttle. Took it to a firestone and the techs noted its possibly just shifting hard, no issues found. The grinding noises ultimately was the HP4 failing. No warning lamps or other indicat
Recall N192265660 repair failed. Dealer stated that GM refused to participate in the repair. Smoke and smell of burning electrical followed by the rear window exploding. Dealer quoted over $1900 to repair and suggested we go aftermarket and have the repair done elsewhere. Vehicle has approximately 62k miles since last attempt to repair the recall.
Iâve heard all the horror stories about faulty electrical issues. Iâm chasing an issue now on my 2018 with ONLY 87,000 miles after spending a bunch of money on batteries hub assemblies random control modules to try to fix an issue of stabilitrak, traction control, abs, trailer brakes, power steering etc all going off every 3 seconds. Grounds have all been re done to bare metal nothing is fixing the issue. Steering wheel about flew out of my hands going 65mph when the power steering message along with all the others on the dtc while dinging annoying the shit out of me. Iâve bought nothing but gm trucks my whole adult life and Iâll never do it again. Thing is a piece of shit and you al
The contact owned a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Commercial Vehicle. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V496000 (Equipment) and 23V047000(Fuel System, Diesel) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list because the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was contacted.
The contact owns 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the engine started misfiring and made an abnormal knocking sound. Additionally, the vehicle was shuddering. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the message "Engine Power Reduced" was displayed. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road, where the contact scanned the vehicle with a vehicle scanner. The contact retrieved diagnostic trouble code indicating an open circuit on the seventh fuel injector. The contact purchased the part from an unknown dealer and replaced the fuel injector connector harness; however, the failure recurred several times while driving. The contact re
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 questions
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500: 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; Fuel Tank Can Leak and Raise Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (6), Electrical System (3), Fuel System, Diesel (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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.