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Buying a used 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500? Check these 5 recalls first

5 NHTSA recalls · 52 owner complaints on file

The 2018 Silverado 2500 has 5 recalls in this group. Block heater cord fire and short-circuit risks stand out, alongside rear fuel tank problems that may stall the engine, faulty seat belt retractors, and a side airbag inflator defect. Its 52 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 13 for electrical system, 12 engine, 9 fuel/propulsion system, and 6 airbags. Heater cord repairs and fuel-system service records deserve attention alongside restraint-system recall documentation.

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 applicable block heater cord recall repairs by VIN.
3. Ask about stalling and request rear fuel tank service records.
4. Confirm seat belt retractor and side airbag inflator recall completion.
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 2500

What owners have reported to NHTSA

52 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 3 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
• 2024
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