2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 523 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of the 523 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,750 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.
“Driving with my family on a state highway during a rainstorm and the front wipers stopped working on all speeds. The sprayer still worked and had rainx. After we stopped and ate breakfast the wipers made about 3 passes then parked themselves and haven't worked since.”
NHTSA complaint #11290220, filed 2019-12, 44,000 miles“While vehicle was parked, the temperature in the 30s-40s, I remote started it twice to warm it up. When I went out to load my things in the cab, I opened then closed the back driver side door and the rear glass exploded.”
NHTSA complaint #11386339, filed 2021-01, 16,000 miles“In cold weather the wiper blades freeze and do not clear the windshield causing the driver to not be able to see out the windshield. Even with the front defroster on high, the wipers blades freeze up. The wipers do not hit the entire windshield. During non freezing conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #11184275, filed 2019-03, 6,000 miles“My rear glass broke yesterday with my two year old daughter in the back seat. I was informed that there was a previous recall on this and its now closed. If you look in the attached photos you can see it appears the rear defrost is what caused it to shatter. The dealership is telling me that there is no recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #11504855, filed 2023-02Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This 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.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 5 | 2% |
| 2023 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 | 7 | 1% |
| 2021 | 7 | 1% |
| 2020 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 | 19 | 2% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 20 | 3% |
| 2016 | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 | 38 | 3% |
| 2014 | 51 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 19 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 60 | 17% |
| 1997 | 78 | 14% |
| 1996 | 1 | 14% |
| 1994 | 2 | 20% |
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 31, 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