• October 10, 2024Air bags

  Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator End Cap May Detach

  NHTSA campaign 24V-756 · 2,061 vehicles potentially affected · Air bags

  The defect: 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.

  The 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.

  The remedy: 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.

• February 2, 2023Fuel system

  Rear Fuel Tank Failure May Cause Engine Stall

  NHTSA campaign 23V-047 · 22,132 vehicles potentially affected · Fuel system, diesel

  The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 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.

  The risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: 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.

• July 1, 2021Equipment

  Short Circuit In Engine Block Heater Cable

  NHTSA campaign 21V-496 · 338,020 vehicles potentially affected · Equipment

  The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017-2019 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.

  The risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  The remedy: 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 19V-328, 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…

• April 25, 2019Engine and cooling

  Engine Block Heater/Terminal Short-Circuit

  NHTSA campaign 19V-328 · 318,374 vehicles potentially affected · Engine

  The defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 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.

  The risk: A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.

  The remedy: 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.

• September 14, 2017Seat belts

  Incorrect Seat Belt Torsion Bar/FMVSS 209

  NHTSA campaign 17V-567 · 38,048 vehicles potentially affected · Seat belts

  The defect: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2018 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."

  The risk: The seat belt retractors may not perform as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  The remedy: 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.

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• 2016 6
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• 2002 1
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Common questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: 24V-756 (Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator End Cap May Detach); 23V-047 (Rear Fuel Tank Failure May Cause Engine Stall); 21V-496 (Short Circuit In Engine Block Heater Cable); 19V-328 (Engine Block Heater/Terminal Short-Circuit); and 1 more.

How do I know if my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Chevrolet dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.