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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,458 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 engine problems

engine problem

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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Owner Comments

problem #11

Aug 012022

Silverado 2500

  • 36,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer replaced the negative battery cable; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

- Belton, SC, USA

problem #10

Feb 252020

Silverado 2500

  • 27,600 miles
The check engine light comes on at 27600 miles while driving and this not 1st time this has happend.once the engine light is on the truck then loses power detunning the vehicle causing the vehicles power to not be as strong as if engine is in limp mode.at 24000 mile truck went into shop for same issue and GM replace all injectors hoping this would be the fix..prior to 24000 miles at 23600 mile 1 injector was replace.I have now placed 3600 miles driven before light decided to come back on with all injectors replaced and now codes P1089, and now my truck is show number of codes including B1011, B1325 and U0164 both this truck with just shy 21000 mile and start to wonder why last customer may have traded his self

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #9

Jan 092019

Silverado 2500

  • 23,277 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds or while at idle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to mankato motors located at 1815 madison ave, mankato, mn 56001, who informed that contact that the sound was normal while the vehicle was in operation. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,277.

- Wells, MN, USA

problem #8

Apr 232019

Silverado 2500

  • 0 miles

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

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado hd. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V328000 (engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called autonation Chevrolet spokane valley 8500 E sprague ave, spokane valley, wa 99212 509) 720-8905, but was not repaired. The contact had not experience a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Veradale, WA, USA

problem #7

Jan 292020

Silverado 2500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V328000 (engine) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was also informed that vehicles in cold weather states were being repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Manchester, IA, USA

problem #6

Jul 312019

Silverado 2500

  • 20,000 miles
GM removed my engine block heater in July. It is now December and the forecasts call for single digit temperatures. Contacted GM and the dealership and they have no idea when I will get the new engine block heater installed.

- Romney, WV, USA

problem #5

Apr 012019

Silverado 2500

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19V328000 (engine). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called shepherd's Chevrolet Buick (1520 E 9th St, rochester, in 46975, (574) 223-2136) and was informed that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was invalid.

- Rochester, IN, USA

problem #4

May 032019

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Bought this truck brand new in September 2018 and have been having problems with the torque converter since the day we bought it. It has frequent moderated shuddering and or lurching at the acceleration speed of about 30 mph. Almost everyday and several times per day. I have taken it to the dealer several times, they say there is a "flaw" in the 2017-2018 trucks but there is not a fix. They say to drive the truck in tow haul and that helps. I do not want to drive in tow haul, I feel it is hard on the truck to drive in tow haul on a regular basis. Tow haul is specific for towing. And it compromises the fuel economy. I am unhappy that there is a known problem but no fix with the torque converter.

- Rigby, ID, USA

problem #3

Jan 192019

Silverado 2500

  • 1,090 miles
When in drive entering an incline the engine will lurch to a higher gear. Also when driving the light in the front panel will go dark. Can not read speed, tack, gas level all black. ( for 30 sec, 45 sec then for an hour and a half) also the air-conditioning will turn on automatically without me turning it on and no indicator it is on. Then later the air-conditioning indicator light will turn on. Still without me turning on the air-conditioning. At all times truck was in motion on street or highway.

- Canoga Park, CA, USA

problem #2

Jan 272018

Silverado 2500

  • 374 miles
Vehicle intermittently will not start. Dic displays service messages for power steering, stabilitrak, and trailering. Will not start using the key or remotely using GM app or with key fob. Dealer has attempted to fix multiple times and can't locate the problem. GM refuses to acknowledge that a problem exists even though I have provided multiple videos documenting the non-start condition. This has occurred >6 times in 2 months. Each time under different conditions - hot vs cold, after a short drive and after a long drive. First occurred on Jan 27, 2018 and has happened approximately once a week since then.

- Lakeside, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 292018

Silverado 2500

  • 6,700 miles
Diesel L5P 2017-current. When having the engine block heater plugged in, I have seen multiple trucks burn down from having a short somewhere. I have also seen the cord for the engine block heater rub against the wiring harness and rub the insulation off exposing the bare wire. I believe when this happens, an electrical arch jumps from the wire to ground a starting a fire. Please investigate engine block heater cord and it rubbing against sharp edges exposing bare wire.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

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