2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 523 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of the 523 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hearing unusual powertrain winning , lugging on a hill to the point of shuttering before it downshifts, and then very harsh shift. Very harsh shift from first to second gears, and then again on downshift from second to first. Today 11/19/2020 I had the cruise control set at 70 MPH, and once it started lugging down it downshifted and took off like the engine kept running wild. I tapped the brake pedal to cancel the cruse control, the brake pedal had no effect in canceling the cruse this vehicle just kept running wild. …”
NHTSA complaint #11375418, filed 2020-11, 28,000 miles“While driving on 30-40mph and hit the brakes slowly, it feels as if the pedal is gonna fall off and can also feel a vibrate on it. It also stalls as if the brakes are being pressed but I'm not, this happens usually in the beginning after being turned on and then stops doing it after reaching the middle of the temperature.”
NHTSA complaint #11375265, filed 2020-11, 5,000 miles“Abs (trailer braking system) and stabitrak warning lights randomly come on while driving and remain on until vehicle turns off. On multiple occasions the rear wheels have locked and steering becomes difficult even when brakes are not being applied. This has occurred while driving at varying speeds and in varying weather conditions. Vehicle has been checked by dealer on 3 separate occasions for this and service was reported unable once lights have gone off. Said incident has occurred approximately 30-50 times over the past 18months.”
NHTSA complaint #11395110, filed 2021-02, 49,550 miles“ABS warning light came on and brakes starting acting strange. The brake pedal was soft and was hard to depress. I took it to dealer and they checked codes and comfirmed the vehicle has serval codes. They cleared all codes and started the engine. Immediately the ABS warning came on. I am very concenedn about family, I just purchased the truck on Jan 21, 2026. Please help!!”
NHTSA complaint #11719038, filed 2026-02“The following Recalls were found on Kelly bluebook, that matched the issues I have been having with my vehicle perfectly. When calling the recall center, they stated my vehicle year 2018 Chevy Silverado and serial number were not listed for this but it's the exact diagnosis of what I'm experiencing. The 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11574164, filed 2024-02Related service bulletins
- 11011406Oct 1, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert"…
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 6% |
| 2025 | 9 | 8% |
| 2024 | 16 | 5% |
| 2023 | 21 | 5% |
| 2022 | 29 | 4% |
| 2021 | 10 | 1% |
| 2020 | 10 | 1% |
| 2019 | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 | 11 | 2% |
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaintsAir bags
15 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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