2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 11%of 523 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 11% of the 523 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Purchased my 2018 SILVERADO 1500 used with approximately 32500 miles on it. My air conditioning stopped working after only approximately 39000 miles on the vehicle. Manufacturer bumper to bumper warranty ends at 36,000 miles. This first happened when I got off of work and tried my to use my air conditioning.”
NHTSA complaint #11361918, filed 2020-09, 39,000 miles“On 02/27/2019 I purchased a 2018 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 at cole Chevrolet, cadillac in bluefield, west virginia I noticed that it was making noise when I drove it and a vibration with the truck. I thought it was the road surface causing the noise it was a lot worse at 70 MPH. The more I drove the worse it got. I got to looking at the tires I noticed that the front passenger side tire had high and low spots on the outside edge. …”
NHTSA complaint #11255971, filed 2019-09, 5,671 miles“I was changing a flat tire. Just as I got the spare onto the bolts, the jack snapped and the truck came crashing down. The vehicle was in my shop at home on a level concrete floor. Emergency brake had been applied.”
NHTSA complaint #11339177, filed 2020-07, 30,000 miles“Went to turn into parking stall and everything shut off and the doors locked. Radio, lights, engine everything turned off. Next day turned into a drive thru and it flickered and came up with service stabli trak. I talked with a place that could hook up my truck to see if anything was wrong. They couldnt find anything. They said they drove the truck around and nothing happened. I left and it shut completely down once and flickered twice. Im hoping this is covered under warranty. Im at 43000 miles. Help!”
NHTSA complaint #11413468, filed 2021-04, 43,000 miles“The projection for vehicles seems to go off during heavy rain, forcing me to turn off the safety feature. If not my seat rumbles and the lights go off frequently”
NHTSA complaint #11289108, filed 2019-12, 22,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037550Sep 21, 2026This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035350Jul 23, 2026This PI provides information to repair the door water deflector which is not sealed properly allows water into the door jam/sill area.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11035308Jul 21, 2026This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
- 11032777May 14, 2026This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
- 11032577May 4, 2026This Preliminary information communicates direction to find information at www.gmupfitter.com for Police and Special Service Vehicles.
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 16% |
| 2025 | 9 | 8% |
| 2024 | 23 | 7% |
| 2023 | 47 | 12% |
| 2022 | 64 | 10% |
| 2021 | 75 | 9% |
| 2020 | 80 | 11% |
| 2019 | 110 | 10% |
| 2018 | 60 | 11% |
| 2017 | 77 | 11% |
| 2016 | 81 | 10% |
| 2015 | 133 | 12% |
| 2014 | 197 | 14% |
| 2013 | 105 | 35% |
| 2012 | 74 | 34% |
| 2011 | 118 | 21% |
| 2010 | 44 | 12% |
| 2009 | 57 | 13% |
| 2008 | 87 | 10% |
| 2007 | 68 | 8% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
171 complaintsElectrical system
104 complaintsEngine
103 complaintsBrakes
99 complaintsSteering
42 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 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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