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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: power train tops owner complaints

The most-reported problems center on the power train, with owners describing sudden loss of power steering accompanied by dashboard warnings and the vehicle becoming immobile. Electrical, engine, and service brake complaints are each nearly as common, and together they paint a pattern of unexpected shutdowns and loss of critical assist systems while driving at low speeds. Several complaint categories include reports of fires and crashes, indicating that some incidents escalated beyond warning lights alone.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 33%
Owners report the vehicle becoming unable to move after startup, with the dashboard displaying a low steering assist warning, loss of power steering, and traction control lights illuminating simultaneously. · 1 crash · 2 injured
Electrical System safety 19%
Owners report the vehicle stalling without warning while in motion, though in some cases the engine can be restarted immediately afterward. · 2 fire · 1 crash · 1 injured
Engine safety 19%
Owners report the engine and ignition shutting off unexpectedly during low-speed maneuvers such as turning, with the engine able to restart immediately, and the event recurring multiple times over a short period. · 2 fire
Service Brakes safety 19%
Owners report the brake pedal going hard and unresponsive, resulting in loss of braking ability, with the dashboard displaying a service brake assist warning during the failure. · 1 fire · 3 crash · 1 injured
Steering safety 8%
41 complaints (8%), with 3 crashes. Owners report a low-steering-assist warning and loss of power steering.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 504 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.