2018 Chevrolet Silverado LT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado LT years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado LT. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Chevrolet Silverado LT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Chevrolet Silverado LT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado LT.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Less than 33,000 miles the transmission thermostat cause the transmission to overheat. The dealership replaced thermostat and fluids. Then less than 100,000 miles same scenario and transmission goes out. Before it went out it had hard shifting and the obvious shutter at low speeds. Into my second…
Since I purchase my 18 Silverado the transmission has ALWAYS had a shift lag. On interstate especially it has become dangerous. Iâve almost been rear ended a few times bc it wonât shift properly. Even with the proper lane change habits the lag and uneven shifting has almost got me killed. Early…
Since purchasing the vehicle in April of 2021, there have been significant issues with the audio system. This was noticed before the first payment was ever made. We had a âAct of Godâ claim made on the car for a tree falling on the windshield around this time. It was mentioned to the collision…
Other Chevrolet Silverado LT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado LT?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado LT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado LT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado LT model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.