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Chevrolet Silverado 3500Model year report

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Problems

Complaints
19filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
23,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The part named most often is engine, with 6 complaints (32% of the total), followed by fuel system (5) and electrical system (3). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 71% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 23,000 miles. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 645 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 57 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the tank assembly and 46 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Forward collision avoidance (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “The contact owns 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the engine started misfiring and made an abnormal knocking sound. Additionally, the vehicle was shuddering. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the message Engine Power Reduced was displayed. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road, where the contact scanned the vehicle with a vehicle scanner. The contact retrieved diagnostic trouble code indicating an open circuit on the seventh fuel injector. …”

NHTSA complaint #11621725, filed 2024-10, 65,000 miles

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that the fuel tank had collapsed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and rear fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V047000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The failure mileage was approximately 68,390. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11525436, filed 2023-06, 68,390 miles

Electrical system: “When the truck is turned off it sometimes can take anywhere from 2 minutes to over 1 hour to restart. When this issue occurs and the key is turned to start the vehicle all you will hear is a click sound coming from what I assume is the starter. While not starting, everything else electrical in the vehicle seems to be working fine. Although this truck was delivered new in december of 2017(build date of 8/17), it was not put on the road and in service(built out as a tow truck) until mid may of 2018. …”

NHTSA complaint #11203138, filed 2019-04, 28,400 miles

Equipment: “The contact owned a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Commercial Vehicle. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V496000 (Equipment) and 23V047000(Fuel System, Diesel) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list because the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #11639065, filed 2025-01

Mileage when problems were reported

71% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 21,000 and 28,400 miles.

14%0–1043%10–2514%25–5029%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 23,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

201820195202120222023202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 645 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 645 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025121,5001———Too new
2024512,8003——Too new to compareToo new
20231618,0001———Too new
20222753,5003——43 · TypicalRising
20214134,5005——64 · TypicalRising
20204240,0008——56 · TypicalRising
2019227,3907———Rising
20181923,0006———Stable
20171322,0006———Not enough data
20165124,4867——91 · MoreRising
20155234,4617——79 · MoreStable
20141037,9003———Not enough data
20132656,0004——28 · FewerRising
20122346,9624———Rising
20112954,5885——28 · FewerFalling
20091047,6556———Not enough data
20083174,6294——24 · FewerRising
20073934,5005——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20065252,0360——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20054656,6330——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20044150,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20034284,7280——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20025044,8441——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20017268,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20008047,9741——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19994752,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19986771,2000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19976161,5170——Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Chevrolet Silverado 3500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 6 complaints (32% of the total), followed by fuel system with 5.

Has the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 23,000 miles and the middle half falls between 21,000 and 28,400 miles; 71% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.