2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 523 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of the 523 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“My son was backing out of a tight parking space at our hotel. He checked his rear camera and saw there were concrete poles close behind him so he braked, but the truck jumped backward and hit the pole denting his bumper.”
NHTSA complaint #11207215, filed 2019-05, 1,000 miles“Door Actuator Failure Left Rear Door, Symptoms are the door doesnt lock and unlock from the switch or keyless, when this problem presents it self the door fails to open from the inside. like child safety is on/when it is not engaged, this could be a safety risk to someone trying to exit the vehicle quickly and not know that they have a problem. After inspection I found there was a broken pin in the OEM connector, Yes I have it available for inspection. No problem wasn't reproduced or confirmed at a dealer. No inspection from Manufacture, Police, Ins etc... …”
NHTSA complaint #11460278, filed 2022-04“I bought this 2018 silverado brand new 20 miles on it I had problems since the first day I drove out of the dealership truck has loud noise inside the cabin coming fryghe doors 6 months after the gauges are not reading accurately took back to the dealership and they kept for a month they fix the gauges bug the noise still happening worst truck ever for 40 k I own a 2004 and the inside is really quiet also the paint is chipping the dealership says it's cause the driving conditions I would understand if it was in the front of the truck but paint is chipping in the side and back of the truck I…”
NHTSA complaint #11187176, filed 2019-03“I was driving on the highway at about 70 mph and the passenger side lower control arm where the ball joint sits broke. It messed up the passenger fender and tire along with the steering link. It also bent the upper control arm as well. The ball joints were replaced about 6 months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11743834, filed 2026-06“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced several safety related failures which included unintended acceleration. The contact indicated that the transmission needed to be replaced on multiple occasions due to the failure. The braking system had malfunctioned and caused the brake pedal to become difficult to depress. The brake master cylinder was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11576663, filed 2024-03, 52,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11022868May 8, 2025This informational bulletin provides information on Anti-Chip Coating Appearance.
- 11016944Mar 11, 2025This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 11015382Feb 20, 2025This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11014238Jan 30, 2025This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 11013352Jan 23, 2025This informational bulletin provides explanation of a normal condition of a loose fitting trailer hitch receiver in the gooseneck hitch ball.
- 11011704Nov 7, 2024This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11010566Oct 8, 2024This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 11010546Oct 7, 2024This informational bulletin provides technicians and dealership personnel with spray-in bed liner general information and repair procedures.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 8 | 3% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 13 | 2% |
| 2021 | 29 | 3% |
| 2020 | 26 | 3% |
| 2019 | 22 | 2% |
| 2018 | 11 | 2% |
| 2017 | 20 | 3% |
| 2016 | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 | 46 | 4% |
| 2014 | 90 | 6% |
| 2013 | 75 | 25% |
| 2012 | 35 | 16% |
| 2011 | 72 | 13% |
| 2010 | 38 | 10% |
| 2009 | 54 | 12% |
| 2008 | 60 | 7% |
| 2007 | 55 | 6% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 2% |
| 2003 | 27 | 3% |
| 2002 | 30 | 6% |
| 2001 | 30 | 6% |
| 2000 | 33 | 5% |
| 1999 | 53 | 9% |
| 1998 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 12 | 2% |
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 complaintsForward collision avoidance
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology