2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Power Train Problems
- 21
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 21 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- slowing down · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Suspension
Squeaking noise under box. Dealer took 2 months to get a replacement leaf shackle for left side. It did stop the noise. My transmission has a hard shift in gears when taking off and coming to a stop. Transmission seems to hang up shifting from low gear t a higher gear and does the same when coming to a stop. Seems to be getting worse. New truck, now has 21,000 miles but worst investment i have made switching from a…
ODI 11289151
Power Train
Bought this truck brand new with 9 miles on it. (previously drove a ram 1500). My first gm product i've bought in my life and i'm disgusted! I'm a victim of the 'transmission harsh downshift syndrome'. Slowing down normally is clunky, nothing smooth about this 'automatic transmission' 6 speed btw. When slowing down abruptly (in stop n go traffic), transmission slams into gear while downshifting, feels like i'm being…
ODI 11222336
Power Train
Transmission slips, transmission downshifts hard, transmission will have a loud thud when reengaging after taking foot off gas pedal in stop and go traffic, especially on the expressway. Thud can be felt in the cab of the truck. Electronic [redacted] grinds when engaged in motion. [redacted] grinds when turning even the slightest bit. Upon first starting vehicle transmission hesitates until temp reaches 125 degrees…
ODI 11290047
Power Train
This trucks transmission shifts whenever it wants to... I was driving 45mph and coasting to a red light when it downshifts hard but when the light turned green again and i pressed the accelerator i had no torque, like i was in 5th gear and should have been in 2nd. I pressed a bit harder and it downshifted hard again and was at 5k rpms! I thought it had an 8 speed transmission, but it sure doesnt seem like it. My…
ODI 11217651
Power Train
Transmission slips, knocks, and grinds in some instances. No check engine light from these issues but spent 30k + and i having these issues at 13,500 miles.
ODI 11203358
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 55-60 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate, lost power, and spontaneously moved. There were no warning indicators illuminated; however, the "icy road conditions drive with care" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to maverick chevrolet (4801 e end blvd s, marshall, tx 75672, [redacted]), but the failures could not be duplicated. The…
ODI 11277538
Power Train
At approximately 15,000 miles i was parked in a yard and blocked in so i backed up on a small hill and the truck jerked badly for about 15 feet i thought it was the positive traction trying to catch on the grass but further into driving the truck i noticed it happening more and more in forward or reverse and in shifting into gears are at times hard. The last incident i was taking off from a red light today and…
ODI 11255165
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
When vehilce goes from 6 cylinders to 4 cylinders it shakes really bad and causes headaches at all speeds ! Worse at higher speeds
ODI 11195330
Power Train
I purchased this truck new in november of 2018. It had 4 miles on it. My previous truck i owned for 10 years. A 2000 gmc sierra, which i maintained meticulously. I sold it 452k miles on the original engine. Since i purchase the truck the transmission has shifted hard especially at low speeds. I won't write a review exactly like all the other transmission reviews, but they are same problems i am having. Gm needs to…
ODI 11289771
Power Train
The transmission slips or shudder, also has free wheeled when going down hill at slow speeds, also occurs in reverse, usually about 1 to 2 car lengths. Have returned to the dealer several times and been told that gm does not have a remedy. Had the service recommendation of a transmission flued flush done twice with different fluid installed with no change. Has been in the dealers shop for 3 weeks with gm looking at…
ODI 11193583
Power Train
The eight speed automatic transmission stutters and acts like it doesn't know what gear to go into under light to normal acceleration. This occurs while cold and during the warming period, (normally up to around 180 degrees), but tends to resolve after the engine is completely warmed up. This transmission problem is continuous and happens every time after the vehicle sits all night or if it has simply sit for a few…
ODI 11154419
Power Train · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall. While backing out of my driveway i heard a loud clunking sound coming from the under carriage of my truck. It stopped for a second and then did it again the clunking sound got progressively louder. I noticed the sound at low speeds, high speeds, going over minor bumps and big bumps in the road. Additionally, while going over big bumps i could hear what sounded like flexing and/or grinding metal coming…
ODI 11190995
Power Train
Several times, while driving right around 55 mph, the transmission downshifted for no reason on thruway conditions. When this happened, it was almost like slamming on the brakes quickly. On all occasions, my body lurched forward. If someone was behind me, i probably would have been rear ended. On another occasion, with my son in the truck, we stopped at a red light and the transmission clunked so violently, that we…
ODI 11133379
Power Train · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle developed a vibration at 80mph which fades in and out. Tires were road forced balanced, and alignment was done. Transmission fluid was changed. The shacking at 80mph continued. On a 30 mile commute at 80mph the vibration is extreme 25% of the time (like driving over a rumble strip), moderate another 25% of the time, and the other 50% the vibration is not noticeable.
ODI 11184355
Power Train
Parked and shut off, disconnected trailer. Truck rolled back while in park. I jumped out of way and tried to open door to stop. Door knocked me down and continued backwards dragging me. Final stop over edge of pond against tree stump. Had towed to dealer for inspection by chevy engineer. 2 weeks no communication.
1 injury
ODI 11120124
Power Train
TRANSMISSION CLUNKS WHEN SLOWING DOWN
ODI 11228364
Power Train · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Constant vibration/shake coming from the vehicle at any speed above 65 mph. The truck has been like this since the day it left the dealership. When on highway and vibration is felt, putting the truck in neutral does not change the vibration, slowing down makes it slightly worse, speeding it makes it slightly better. Feels like there is something seriously wrong with the geometry of the truck making it unsafe to…
ODI 11123510
Power Train
In may 2018 i purchased a new chevy silverado lt z71 pu. I live in colorado and when i drive the truck down the i-70 mountain pass the transmission is downshifted beyond what io would call a safe down shift. Im traveling down the pass, just coasting, down hill assist mode is off @ roughly 55 mph the transmission down shift hard. The rpm goes from ~1850 to ~3800 rpm. The engine and transmission and engine both make a…
ODI 11122826
Power Train
When driving on highway transmission surges/pulsates under light acceleration. When accelerating most often when vehicle is already in motion there is a extreme delay in shifting which causes a jerk at lower speeds or an delayed then hard shift at slightly higher speeds. Most noticeable in traffic.
ODI 11232015
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Steering
Truck stationary. Started engine. Immediately message showed up on dashboard indicating steering assist low, drive carefully. No power steering. Traction control warning lit. Shifted into reverse; truck would not move as if in neutral. Truck move move forward in drive. Shut off engine and restarted twice. No change. Did not attempt to drive.
ODI 11073513
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing transmission failure. After the contact went back and forth with the manufacturer and dealer (bill cramer chevrolet buick gmc, 2251 w 23rd st, panama city, fl 32405, [redacted]), they settled on trading the contact's 2015 silverado for a 2018 silverado with the same transmission failure. The contact researched…
ODI 11234381