2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 7 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls, newest first
May 21, 2026Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left side or right side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1 888 988 7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020. GM's number for this recall is N262557310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V166.
NHTSA campaign 26V325000 · General Motors, LLC
Mar 19, 2026Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1 888 988 7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020. GM's number for this recall is N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V166000 · General Motors, LLC
Jun 26, 2025Air BagsGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2025. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1 888 988 7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020. GM's number for this recall is N252513060.
NHTSA campaign 25V432000 · General Motors, LLC
Oct 10, 2024Air Bags, Side/windowGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018 to 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. The left or right side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Risk: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, and GMC Customer Service at 888 988 7267. GM's number for this recall is N242474500.
NHTSA campaign 24V756000 · General Motors, LLC
Oct 1, 2020Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power AssistGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Risk: A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1 866 522 9559, Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 630 2438. GM's number for this recall is N202300860.
NHTSA campaign 20V603000 · General Motors LLC
Oct 24, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 to 2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014 to 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3 liter engine, a 3.08 ratio rear axle and four wheel drive. If a wheel speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline protection system.
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 630 2438 or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
NHTSA campaign 19V761000 · General Motors LLC
Sep 6, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power AssistGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 to 2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014 to 2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015 to 2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Risk: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 630 2438, Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006 or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
NHTSA campaign 19V645000 · General Motors LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.