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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,120 miles

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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 drivetrain problems

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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments (Page 4 of 5)

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problem #35

Feb 012020

Silverado 1500

  • 3,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When I drive I get a hard shift/slipping when taking off and I get a hard downshift when slowing down or coming to a stop. I have taken it to the dealer and they say they fix it, return it, and same problem. When I come to a stop and am sitting for a while the vehicle begins to shake out of nowhere.

- Monrovia, CA, USA

problem #34

Jan 082021

Silverado 1500

  • 32,000 miles
Truck stationary. Started engine. Immediately message showed up on dashboard indicating steering assist low, drive carefully. No power steering. Traction control warning lit. Shifted into reverse; truck would not move as if in neutral. Truck move move forward in drive but would not shift out of low gear. Also traction control symboil turned on. Took it to peters Chevrolet longview, tx. Dealership found no issues.

- Gilmer, TX, USA

problem #33

Dec 152020

Silverado 1500

  • 30,000 miles
Coolant water keeps spilling from water pump. As I was driving on the freeway, the pump blew and spilled all the coolant and had to pull over to the side. Had to get it replaced paid $150 for the part and than labor another $150. Truck has less than 30K miles and the water pump already breaking down. New vehicles are now designed to break on you easily so us customers spend more on parts and labor.

- Coachella, CA, USA

problem #32

Oct 042019

Silverado 1500

  • 12,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Transmission overheats when backing a trailer up a slight hill and will not move untile it cools down.

- Nowata, OK, USA

problem #31

Aug 172020

Silverado 1500

  • 15,000 miles
Transmission problems including slipping, shifting harshness, clunking, especially on downshifts and slipping when towing. Clunking noise/feel when slowing down/stopping. Especially noticeable on hills, but present on flat and downhill roads at surface streets as well as freeways and highways. Problem first brought to Chevrolet's service dept at 7000 miles and told it's normal. Again brought to service dept attention at approximately 12000 miles and again told it's normal. Problem continued to worsen severely and again brought to service dept attention at approximately 15000 miles. Problem diagnosed as failing torque converter. This was replaced. Problem with transmission continues after replacement and at 16197 miles it is now back at the service dept.transmission is the 6 speed automatic.

- Folsom, CA, USA

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problem #30

Jul 252020

Silverado 1500

  • 62,000 miles
My vehicle is having hard downshifting issues. Mainly from 2 to 1 and occasionally from 3 to 2. I notice there isnt a recall listed but it definitely seems like a serious issue. That could possible cause damage later on. I've read online that it seems to be a pretty common issue with the Silverado 2014-2019. I would like and explanation and fix please. Chevrolet has checked and said it doesn't read as an issue on computer reading. Thanks

- Frankston, TX, USA

problem #29

Aug 172020

Silverado 1500

  • 46,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On 8/17/2020 I started getting a severe shaking in the front end of my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado crew cab 4X4 ltz. Thinking that I threw just a wheel weight I took it to my priority Chevrolet in chesapeake Virginia and found out it has a shutter shake as the dealership called it. After doing research on this I have found that there is a class action law suite against GM on this matter and is a very common problem that people are having from years 2014 thru 2019. I would think after all this information on this a recall would be put out on this.I do not have any documentation at this time due to it still being at dealership for repair.this happened while driving on interstate 64 East bound at a speed of 55 up to 65 when problem occurred.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #28

Aug 092020

Silverado 1500

  • 71,500 miles
While driving on interstate towing empty 12' trailer, the engine stopped and received stabilitrack message and transmission too hot. This happened again after letting engine cool down. Had the tramission fluid changed two days later. Dealer just stated their was a loss of communication with the engine. One week later received transmission hot, idle engine message on the interstate while hauling the same trailer with only a riding lawnmower. Pulled over for 30 minutes and drove the rest of the way home at a reduced speed. Highway speed was 70 mph until it overheated, then drove 50-55 mph to get to my destination trying not to let transmission temperature over 220.

- Tomah, WI, USA

problem #27

Jun 092020

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 59,700 miles
The plastic radiator has cracked and is leaking coolant heavily. Truck still under powertrain warranty by GM is only offering to cover 20% of the $1,823 repair cost. I noticed it when stopped to get gas, the vehicle leaking approximately 1.5 gallons of coolant while stopped for approximately 3 minutes. This caused the vehicle to overheat and needed to add coolant just to drive to shop.

- Stevensville, MD, USA

problem #26

Jun 052020

Silverado 1500

  • 9,700 miles
When I opened doors the fuel pump turns on, while I'm driving it shifts and runs funny and you hear popping noises. The gauges mess up and radio turns on and off. Like its being hacked.

- Vanceburg, KY, USA

problem #25

May 102020

Silverado 1500

  • 79,800 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-50 mph, the vehicle decelerated, shuddered and loss motive power. The check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. A warning message indicated transmission needed to cool off; stop the vehicle. The contact called steves Chevrolet of chowchilla located at 1 auto park dr, chowchilla, ca 93610, and informed them of the failure. The contact was advised to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not part of a recall. The failure mileage was 79,800.

- Madera, CA, USA

problem #24

May 012020

Silverado 1500

  • 42,500 miles
Transmission shifts hard from first to second/second back to first. I noticed this about a week after purchasing truck. Shifts hard mostly in 2wd, not so much in 4WD or hauling/towing. Leaf springs and shackles have squeaked since day one of purchase. Engine oil pressure is at 12-15psi at idle and will not exceed 32-35 psi under normal conditions with or without a load. I've changed the oil filter and oil pressure sensor multiple times. There also seems to be a chirp/tick coming from the passenger side of the engine compartment. I've been trying to narrow it down for the last few weeks. Seems to be something going on in the engine itself or possible the ac compressor. Truck has 42,450 miles

- Lake City, FL, USA

problem #23

Mar 052020

Silverado 1500

  • 31,469 miles
Service stabilatract comes on before I start the truck still since the day I bought it the dealership does not know what's wrong. And since I bought the truck the tranny really bangs and clunks a lot it's annoying when trying to drive in stop and go traffic it gear chases way to much. It can't be good for the tranny life.

- Lyle, WA, USA

problem #22

Feb 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 13,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving, the transmission would overheat. The air conditioner was not working and the fans were running. The vehicle had a load jerk and the transmission keep reeving high even after he had taken his foot off the accelerator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. Starling Chevrolet Buick GMC (1001 E irlo bronson memorial hwy, St cloud, fl 34769 (407) 593-8957) where the air conditioner system was repaired but the issue still persisted. No repairs were performed on the transmission. An appointment was made for another diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #21

Jun 172019

Silverado 1500

  • 15,000 miles
Transmission slips, transmission downshifts hard, transmission will have a loud thud when reengaging after taking foot off gas pedal in stop and go traffic, especially on the expressway. Thud can be felt in the cab of the truck. Electronic 4 wheel drive grinds when engaged in motion. 4 wheel drive grinds when turning even the slightest bit. Upon first starting vehicle transmission hesitates until temp reaches 125 degrees at least.

- Columbia, TN, USA

problem #20

Dec 142018

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I purchased this truck new in November of 2018. It had 4 miles on it. My previous truck I owned for 10 years. A 2000 GMC Sierra, which I maintained meticulously. I sold it 452K miles on the original engine. Since I purchase the truck the transmission has shifted hard especially at low speeds. I won't write a review exactly like all the other transmission reviews, but they are same problems I am having. GM needs to rectify this issue due to the number of unsatisfied customers with a sub par product. I could have bought any truck I wanted, and I unfortunately bought a Silverado with a transmission that doesn't function the way a newer one should. Aside from the mechanical issues it causes, it is extremely embarrassing with passengers in the truck. It never fails, they all say the same exact thing...'what was that?'...... GM stand behind your product like we stood behind our hard earned money when we paid you.

- Statesville, NC, USA

problem #19

Sep 022019

Silverado 1500

  • 13,000 miles
Squeaking noise under box. Dealer took 2 months to get a replacement leaf shackle for left side. It did stop the noise. My transmission has a hard shift in gears when taking off and coming to a stop. Transmission seems to hang up shifting from low gear T a higher gear and does the same when coming to a stop. Seems to be getting worse. New truck, now has 21,000 miles but worst investment I have made switching from a foreign truck back to made in America. This hard shifting takes place when starting off or coming to a stop on any highway or street.

- Bushnell, FL, USA

problem #18

Mar 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 11,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 55-60 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate, lost power, and spontaneously moved. There were no warning indicators illuminated; however, the "icy road conditions drive with care" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to maverick Chevrolet (4801 E end blvd S, marshall, tx 75672, (903) 938-5111), but the failures could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-5588486485. The failure mileage was 11,000.

- Marshall, TX, USA

problem #17

Jan 182019

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 15,000 miles
At approximately 15,000 miles I was parked in a yard and blocked in so I backed up on a small hill and the truck jerked badly for about 15 feet I thought it was the positive traction trying to catch on the grass but further into driving the truck I noticed it happening more and more in forward or reverse and in shifting into gears are at times hard. The last incident I was taking off from a red light today and around 40 mph it had a jerk/ hard shift, my truck is a daily driver and I have 44,000 miles on it currently. I am a hardworking american that purchased this $40,000 truck for dependability because I do a lot of driving and would love for some one to put a stop to this nonsense there are already so many complaints online about this 8 speed transmission jerking and snatching at random time can you all please make GM recall these and be held accountable for the junk transmissions. Thank you, [xxx] redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Johnston, SC, USA

problem #16

Nov 012017

Silverado 1500

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing transmission failure. After the contact went back and forth with the manufacturer and dealer (bill cramer Chevrolet Buick GMC, 2251 w 23rd St, panama city, fl 32405, (850) 250-1403), they settled on trading the contact's 2015 Silverado for a 2018 Silverado with the same transmission failure. The contact researched that Chevrolet was served with a class action lawsuit for the transmission. The manufacturer wanted the contact to go through the same process for diagnosing the 2018 model as he did with the 2015 model. The contact would have to make an appointment with the dealer and have a senior advisor from the manufacturer call him back. The contact wanted to know if he should file under the lemon law with his state's attorney general's office. The failure mileage was 0.

- Panama City, FL, USA

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