2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 23%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 23% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Gm removed my engine block heater in july. It is now december and the forecasts call for single digit temperatures. Contacted GM and the dealership and they have no idea when I will get the new engine block heater installed.”
NHTSA complaint #11287658, filed 2019-12, 20,000 miles“Diesel l5p 2017-current. When having the engine block heater plugged in, I have seen multiple trucks burn down from having a short somewhere. I have also seen the cord for the engine block heater rub against the wiring harness and rub the insulation off exposing the bare wire. I believe when this happens, an electrical arch jumps from the wire to ground a starting a fire. Please investigate engine block heater cord and it rubbing against sharp edges exposing bare wire.”
NHTSA complaint #11065989, filed 2018-01, 6,700 miles“When in drive entering an incline the engine will lurch to a higher gear. Also when driving the light in the front panel will go dark. Can not read speed, tack, gas level all black. ( for 30 sec, 45 sec then for an hour and a half) also the air-conditioning will turn on automatically without me turning it on and no indicator it is on. Then later the air-conditioning indicator light will turn on . Still without me turning on the air-conditioning. At all times truck was in motion on street or highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11179826, filed 2019-02, 1,090 miles“The check engine light comes on at 27600 miles while driving and this not 1st time this has happend .once the engine light is on the truck then loses power detunning the vehicle causing the vehicles power to not be as strong as if engine is in limp mode.at 24000 mile truck went into shop for same issue and GM replace all injectors hoping this would be the fix ..prior to 24000 miles at 23600 mile 1 injector was replace .I have now placed 3600 miles driven before light decided to come back on with all injectors replaced and now codes p1089 ,and now my truck is show number of codes including…”
NHTSA complaint #11311544, filed 2020-02, 27,600 miles“Vehicle intermittently will not start. Dic displays service messages for power steering, stabilitrak, and trailering. Will not start using the key or remotely using GM app or with key fob. Dealer has attempted to fix multiple times and can't locate the problem. Gm refuses to acknowledge that a problem exists even though I have provided multiple videos documenting the non-start condition. This has occurred >6 times in 2 months. Each time under different conditions - hot vs cold, after a short drive and after a long drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #11082211, filed 2018-03, 374 milesRelated recalls
- 19V328000Apr 25, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2017–2019, GMC Sierra 2500 2017–2019, Sierra 3500 2017–2019 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11019503Apr 18, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on vehicles outside of a California Emissions State who move to and register their vehicle in a California…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 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.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012907Dec 18, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 7 | 23% |
| 2024 | 13 | 9% |
| 2023 | 7 | 15% |
| 2022 | 7 | 7% |
| 2021 | 8 | 9% |
| 2020 | 10 | 9% |
| 2019 | 19 | 26% |
| 2018 | 12 | 23% |
| 2017 | 12 | 22% |
| 2016 | 8 | 7% |
| 2015 | 12 | 7% |
| 2014 | 7 | 18% |
| 2013 | 6 | 12% |
| 2012 | 8 | 15% |
| 2011 | 9 | 9% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 14 | 4% |
| 2003 | 15 | 3% |
| 2002 | 13 | 4% |
| 2001 | 25 | 6% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
13 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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