2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Recall Information and Defects
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 8 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and General Motors, LLC. These critical defects primarily concern vacuum, electronic stability control (esc), and wheel speed sensor. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (8 Defects)
Defect #1: Vacuum Malfunction (MFR Campaign: N202300860)
NHTSA ID: 20V603000 | MFR Campaign Number: N202300860
Posted on: 2020-10-03
Description
General 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.
Consequence
A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY
1-800-424-9153), or go to www.
safercar.gov
Defect #2: Vacuum Malfunction (MFR Campaign: N202300860)
NHTSA ID: 20V603000 | MFR Campaign Number: N202300860
Posted on: 2020-10-03
Description
General 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.
Consequence
A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY
1-800-424-9153), or go to www.
safercar.gov
Defect #3: Vacuum Malfunction (MFR Campaign: N192268490)
NHTSA ID: 19V645000 | MFR Campaign Number: N192268490
Posted on: 2019-09-09
Description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY
1-800-424-9153), or go to www.
safercar.gov
Defect #4: Electronic Stability Control (esc) Malfunction (MFR Campaign: N192261050)
NHTSA ID: 19V761000 | MFR Campaign Number: N192261050
Posted on: 2019-10-25
Description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY
1-800-424-9153), or go to www.
safercar.gov
Defect #5: Wheel Speed Sensor Malfunction (MFR Campaign: N192261050)
NHTSA ID: 19V761000 | MFR Campaign Number: N192261050
Posted on: 2019-10-25
Description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY
1-800-424-9153), or go to www.
safercar.gov
Defect #6: Service Brakes Malfunction (MFR Campaign: N192261050)
NHTSA ID: 19V761000 | MFR Campaign Number: N192261050
Posted on: 2019-10-25
Description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY
1-800-424-9153), or go to www.
safercar.gov
Defect #7: Inflator Malfunction (MFR Campaign: N242474500)
NHTSA ID: 24V756000 | MFR Campaign Number: N242474500
Posted on: 2024-10-10
Description
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY
1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa. Gov
Defect #8: Air Bags Malfunction (MFR Campaign: N252513060)
NHTSA ID: 25V432000 | MFR Campaign Number: N252513060
Posted on: 2025-06-25
Description
General 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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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
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