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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

25/100

#16 most-complained of 21 Silverado 2500 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 53 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 25 out of 100 — #16 highest of 21 Silverado 2500 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (15 complaints, 28% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries.

Complaints
53
Recalls
5
Crashes / fires
2 / 2
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System15 (28%)
  2. Engine14 (26%)
  3. Fuel System9 (17%)
  4. Other9 (17%)
  5. Airbags6 (11%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain6 (11%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (8%)
  8. Seat Belts2 (4%)
  9. Steering2 (4%)
  10. Brakes1 (2%)
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints: complaints filed per month6Jan 2018Nov 2019Jun 2020Mar 2022May 2023Oct 2024Jun 2025May 2026
70 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2018 to Sep 2026; peak Feb 2019 (6).

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V756000Oct 10, 2024Airbags2,061 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

    Risk: A 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, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC Customer Service at 888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242474500.

  2. NHTSA 23V047000Feb 2, 2023Fuel System22,132 vehicles

    Fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option. The rear fuel tank may collapse and prevent the fuel pump from transferring fuel to the front tank, resulting in an engine stall.

    Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 15, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222368030.

  3. NHTSA 21V496000Jul 1, 2021Other338,020 vehicles

    Equipment:electrical:engine block heater

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with a Duramax diesel 6.6 liter engine and an optional engine-block heater cord. An electrical short-circuit may occur in the engine-block heater cable or in the terminals that connect the heater cable to the block heater.

    Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace engine block heaters and heater cords. Vehicles that have this feature disabled as a remedy to the safety condition will be contacted and offered replacement block heaters and heater cords under a separate customer satisfaction program, free of charge. GM will provide free replacement block heaters and cords under a separate customer satisfaction campaign. For vehicles previously included in recall 19V-328, the heater cord will be replaced and rerouted, free of charge. Interim owner notifications were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 4, 2022. Customers may call GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 212329840.

See all 5 recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 →

2018 compared with other Silverado 2500 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2016Caution501235—
2017Best20545—
2018Good25535—
2019Good45747—
2020Avoid8510810—

All Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 ranks #16 of 21 among Silverado 2500 model years (Complaint Index 25/100, verdict: Good). It has 53 complaints and 5 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (15 complaints), engine (14 complaints), and fuel system (9 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 24,139 miles.
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, most recently reported 2024, covering airbags, fuel system, other, and engine.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.