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Buying a used 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500? Check these 6 recalls first
Three critical recalls sit on this year: a fuel tank leak risk specific to the 3500, and two covering the diesel block heater cord that can short and burn. Also listed are dual fuel tanks that can stall the engine, a crew cab roof airbag that can burst, and faulty front seat belts. The complaint file is thin — 22 unverified NHTSA reports with no crashes, fires or injuries, led by engine and electrical.
Before you buy
- 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.
- Ask whether the fuel tank leak recall was completed and look and smell for fuel seepage under the bed.
- If diesel, confirm the block heater recalls were done and inspect the cord end for damage.
- On a crew cab, verify the roof airbag recall is closed and have the front seat belts checked for the belt defect.
- 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 3500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado 3500 fuel tank leak risk | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| GM diesel pickups: block heater cord can short and burn | Engine | critical |
| Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra block heater fire risk | Equipment | critical |
| GM Silverado and Sierra dual fuel tanks can stall engine | Fuel System, Diesel | high |
| Silverado and Sierra crew cabs: roof airbag can burst | AIR Bags | high |
| Chevrolet and GMC HD trucks have faulty front belts | Seat Belts | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
22 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 5 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 4 | None found |
| Power Train | 3 | None found |
| Steering | 2 | None found |