2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 3%of 523 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3% of the 523 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Service stabilatract comes on before I start the truck still since the day I bought it the dealership does not know what's wrong. And since I bought the truck the tranny really bangs and clunks a lot it's annoying when trying to drive in stop and go traffic it gear chases way to much. It can't be good for the tranny life.”
NHTSA complaint #11316685, filed 2020-03, 31,469 miles“Loss of power steering assist when first starting the vehicle. A message is displayed on the info panel in the center of the dash and all steering capability is lost. It's impossible to turn the steering wheel when this happens. Both times the vehicle has been stationary and I've been able to correct the problem by disconnecting the battery and then reconnecting it. I've reported this issue to the local Chevrolet service center and they told me to continue monitoring the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11292405, filed 2020-01, 53,000 miles“Truck will lose all power, everything will shut off, and then come right back on. It has happened while accelerating into traffic, slowing down turning right and turning left, and while moving straight ahead. It has been in the shop once for this same issue and they tell me they cannot find anything wrong with it. The stabilitrac warning will come on and go off and have had stall warning flash in traffic at stop lights. This has been going on for the last 12,000 miles and I have 20,083 miles on truck now. The clock and radio reset. …”
NHTSA complaint #11364076, filed 2020-10, 19,934 miles“While driving 41-60mph, the truck starts to idle as if the brakes are being pushed on one tire and the brake pedals and gas pedal tend to vibrate as if it were to fall off. After awhile doing that, the stability control light message comes on after reaching the middle of the coolant temperature and the problem goes away. Seems like it does it when it's on low temperature.”
NHTSA complaint #11363831, filed 2020-10, 5,000 miles“Truck stationary. Started engine. Immediately message showed up on dashboard indicating steering assist low, drive carefully. No power steering. Traction control warning lit. Shifted into reverse; truck would not move as if in neutral. Truck move move forward in drive. Shut off engine and restarted twice. No change. Did not attempt to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11073513, filed 2018-02, 1,020 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 3 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 13 | 2% |
| 2019 | 51 | 5% |
| 2018 | 16 | 3% |
| 2017 | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 | 18 | 2% |
| 2015 | 20 | 2% |
| 2014 | 161 | 11% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 10 | 5% |
| 2011 | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 | 19 | 5% |
| 2009 | 13 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 1% |
| 2007 | 12 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
171 complaintsElectrical system
104 complaintsEngine
103 complaintsBrakes
99 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsSteering
42 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsForward collision avoidance
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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