2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 520 owner complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The EPA rates it 17 to 20 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 7
- Owner complaints
- 520
- Crashes / fires reported
- 10 / 4
- EPA combined
- 17–20 MPG
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
Air BagsMay 21, 2026 · NHTSA 26V325000+
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262557310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V166.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Air BagsMar 19, 2026 · NHTSA 26V166000+
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Air BagsJun 26, 2025 · NHTSA 25V432000+
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2025. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252513060.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Air BagsOct 10, 2024 · NHTSA 24V756000+
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Service Brakes, HydraulicOct 1, 2020 · NHTSA 20V603000+
Risk: A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N202300860.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Service Brakes, HydraulicOct 24, 2019 · NHTSA 19V761000+
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Service Brakes, HydraulicSep 6, 2019 · NHTSA 19V645000+
Risk: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Power Train170
- Electrical System103
- Engine103
- Service Brakes99
- Unknown or Other58
- Steering42
- Suspension32
- Vehicle Speed Control19
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD | 5.3 L 8 cyl, Automatic 8-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,200 |
| Silverado C15 2WD | 4.3 L 6 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,200 |
| Silverado C15 2WD | 5.3 L 8 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,400 |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 4.3 L 6 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,400 |
| Silverado 15 Hybrid 4WD | 5.3 L 8 cyl, Automatic 8-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,550 |
| Silverado C15 2WD | 5.3 L 8 cyl, Automatic 8-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,550 |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 5.3 L 8 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,550 |
| Silverado C15 2WD | 6.2 L 8 cyl, Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,700 |
| Silverado C15 Cab Chassis 2WD | 5.3 L 8 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,800 |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 6.2 L 8 cyl, Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,700 |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 5.3 L 8 cyl, Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,800 |
| Silverado K15 Cab Chassis 4WD | 5.3 L 8 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,800 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, most recently for the air bags (May 21, 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems?
Owners filed 520 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are power train (170), electrical system (103), engine (103).
What gas mileage does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 get?
The EPA rates the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at 17 to 20 MPG combined (best version: 18 city / 24 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.