2018 GMC Sierra 2500 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 5 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls, newest first
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
Feb 2, 2023Fuel System, Diesel, StorageGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 to 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option. The rear fuel tank may collapse and prevent the fuel pump from transferring fuel to the front tank, resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 15, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020 or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N222368030.
NHTSA campaign 23V047000 · General Motors, LLC
Jul 1, 2021Equipment, ElectricalGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 to 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017 to 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with a Duramax diesel 6.6 liter engine and an optional engine block heater cord. An electrical short circuit may occur in the engine block heater cable or in the terminals that connect the heater cable to the block heater.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace engine block heaters and heater cords. Vehicles that have this feature disabled as a remedy to the safety condition will be contacted and offered replacement block heaters and heater cords under a separate customer satisfaction program, free of charge. GM will provide free replacement block heaters and cords under a separate customer satisfaction campaign. For vehicles previously included in recall 19V328, the heater cord will be replaced and rerouted, free of charge. Interim owner notifications were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 4, 2022. Customers may call GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is 212329840.
NHTSA campaign 21V496000 · General Motors, LLC
Apr 25, 2019EngineGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017 to 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine block heater. The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater may short circuit and fail.
Risk: A short circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
Fix: GM will contact owners, dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Additionally, in Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles, dealers will install a new rerouted heater cord. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1 586 596 1733. GM's number for this recall is N182206310.
NHTSA campaign 19V328000 · General Motors LLC
Sep 14, 2017Seat Belts, FrontGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2017 to 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks. The front seat belt retractor assemblies were built with the incorrect torsion bar. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: The seat belt retractors may not perform as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front seat belt retractor assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1 888 988 7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020. GM's numbers for this recall are 17368, 17375, and 17376.
NHTSA campaign 17V567000 · General Motors LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500. 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 GMC Sierra 2500 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.