2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Common Problems
Ranked from 146 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Power train issues
21complaintsHigh severityTransmissionHard downshifts, transmission overheating, and shifting issues under load.
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Electrical System Malfunction Causing Safety Concerns
20complaintsSafety riskElectricalElectrical components malfunction, causing safety concerns such as brake and stability control failures.
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Electrical System Glitches
17complaintsSafety riskElectricalRandom dashboard changes, electrical system shutdowns, and intermittent power steering issues.
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Stability Control System Failures
17complaintsHigh severityOtherThe stability control system frequently malfunctions, leading to warning lights and potential loss of vehicle control.
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Fuel System Issues Leading to Engine Failure
16complaintsHigh severityFuel systemFuel system issues, such as excessive oil consumption and gasket failure, lead to engine failure.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Transmission shifting issues
15complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts harshly and clunks during acceleration and deceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Transmission Stalling and Complete Failure
14complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission frequently stalls and fails completely, leading to potential accidents.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Engine Performance Issues
13complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine performance issues include stalling, misfires, and severe failures leading to loss of power and potential accidents.
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Transmission Slipping and Jerking
13complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission slips into different gears and jerks violently, causing the vehicle to lose power and shudder.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Engine Stall and Misfire
9complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires, stalls, and experiences rough idling, affecting overall vehicle performance.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Brake Failure During Driving
4complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brakes fail during driving, posing a significant safety risk to the driver and passengers.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V645000, 19V761000, 20V603000
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Transmission Temperature Excessively High
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission temperature becomes excessively high, leading to potential failure and vehicle shutdown.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Visibility and wiper issues
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe wipers freeze up in cold weather, and the visibility is affected by headlight flickering and bouncing.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.