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Buying a used 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? Check these 7 recalls first

7 NHTSA recalls · 515 owner complaints on file

The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 7 recalls concentrated on brake assist, unexpected braking or pulling, and side or roof airbag inflator defects. Multiple airbag campaign titles make VIN-specific completion records especially useful. NHTSA lists 515 owner complaints, including 169 power train, 101 electrical system, 101 engine, and 100 service brakes reports. These are unverified owner reports, with categories that may overlap. Braking concerns appear in both the recall subjects and complaint record; drivetrain history also merits review.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Verify completion of all applicable brake assist and unexpected braking recalls.
3. Obtain VIN-specific records for side and roof airbag inflator campaigns.
4. Ask about hard braking effort, pulling, shifting faults, and engine problems.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Chevrolet dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

What owners have reported to NHTSA

515 complaints filed for this model year, including 10 mentioning a crash, 4 a fire and 11 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2019
• 2020
• 2021
• 2022
• 2023
• 2024
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