2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 16, 2026VATransmission & Drivetrain

   The transmission went out before it hit 100k miles. It had to be completely replaced which cost me several thousand dollars.

   NHTSA complaint #11764741 · source
2. Filed Aug 23, 2026TNEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   My truck has been shuttering when accelerating and hard shifts periodically. The engine is also tapping. I have right at 74000 miles. regular oil changes and maintenances.

   NHTSA complaint #11758850 · source
3. Filed Aug 4, 2026LATransmission & Drivetrain

   There was premature torque converter failure that’s has taken out the transmission unexpectedly. I was coming from a side street to get onto a main highway and as I left the stop sign the truck stalled upon take off and I was stuck half way on the highway and halfway on the side road. Until it jerked hard back into gear and pulled off. If the torque converter wouldn’t have caught in time then it could have cause a serious accident. The truck only has 95,000 miles and is a…

   NHTSA complaint #11754640 · source
4. Filed Jul 9, 2026101,000 miIDElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH with cruise control activated, the vehicle shuddered and multiple warning lights illuminated, including the check engine, check oil, fasten seatbelt, traction control, and brake warning lights. The vehicle experienced steering overcorrection and lost power. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and slowly driven to an independent mechanic shop, where it…

   NHTSA complaint #11749304 · source
5. Filed Jul 7, 2026TXEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The engine lifters and camshaft started to fail at 114,000 miles. I had to have it repaired at a dealership and it cost over $10,000. I had completed all recommended maintenance prior to the failure. 500 miles after that repair was completed, my transmission overheated and completely left me stranded on the side of the road. I had to have it repaired at a dealership which cost $$8,000

   NHTSA complaint #11748751 · source
6. Filed May 29, 2026OREngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   A known radiator issue, with microcracks in radiator is producing a leak and will require replacement. There are many examples of this online for the model years 2014-2018, and are known by the manufacturer. I am having mine replaced with 95,000 miles on my truck.

   NHTSA complaint #11740845 · source
7. Filed May 8, 2026COBrakesSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle was determined to be unsafe to operate per inspection performed by Mike Maroone Chevrolet on 8/26/24 immediately after I purchased from Rocky Mountain Auto Brokers in Colorado Springs on 8/8/26. It was discovered by customer immediately after sale that bank 2 catalytic converter was restricted internally (after Rocky Mountain failed to correctly diagnose and repair 3 times before and after purchase). Customer discovered emissions warranty extension and took to…

   NHTSA complaint #11736467 · source
8. Filed Apr 21, 2026GATransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving on highway 20 in Cartersville ga at speeds around 55-60 mph with both of my kids the vehicle. All of a sudden my rpm’s shot up to over 5000 while losing acceleration control of the vehicle. I attempted to slow down and pull over on the side of the road to get out of traffic and was unable to get the vehicle to move forward or backwards at all. The rpm’s continued to rev out of control unless I was park. I had to shut the vehicle off for a few minutes, erase…

   NHTSA complaint #11732767 · source
9. Filed Mar 13, 2026OHEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   We purchased a 2018 Fully Loaded Chevy Silverado LTZ/Z71 ($60,000) in 2019, with the idea it would last. After being super meticulous with maintenance and keeping this vehicle in top condition, we just passed the 110,000 mile mark. I have receipts of all the work/maintenance completed on this vehicle. I began to hear a ticking noise in the engine block, and the check engine light came on, so I pulled the codes and went to a local transmission/engine mechanic to find that I…

   NHTSA complaint #11724143 · source
10. Filed Feb 27, 2026MOTransmission & Drivetrain

    -Transmission failed. - Driving down the highway and the truck just quit. (Morning rush hour traffic) -truck was towed to my mechanic -only made a weird noise the day before.

    NHTSA complaint #11720996 · source
11. Filed Feb 19, 2026METransmission & Drivetrain

    My transmission failed at around 69,000 miles. This was confirmed by the dealership. I bought my vehicle from and was covered under warranty. I purchased my vehicle in 2019 from a Dodge dealership and it came with a 10 year hundred thousand mile warranty for the powertrain. The tech indicated that the torque converter failed sending metal fragments through the transmission, coolant lines and transmission cooler. There were no warning indicators only hard shifting clunking…

    NHTSA complaint #11719128 · source
12. Filed Feb 10, 2026SCTransmission & Drivetrain

    While pulling a 14' enclosed trailer when i left off the gas pedal there was a sudden low growl/vibration coming from the bed area of the truck. I was slowing down for a red light and it started at around 20mph. I pulled off slowly when the light turned green and was listening with my head out the window but everything seemed normal, about 2 miles down the road from the initial vibration/growl incident and running about 40mph the rear differential completely locked up…

    NHTSA complaint #11716898 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology