Transmission shudder and hard shiftingPOWER TRAIN64 complaints2022-02 → 2026-05sierra-1500-2018-transmission-shudder-hard-shift
- 11683980 Transmission shutters when going over 50mph
- 11544253 Transmission shudder at different speeds while driving.
2018 GMC Sierra 1500: raw data
Every record we hold for this vehicle, as plain tables, with nothing added. The consumer page shows the same records with the maintenance schedule, price ranges and nearby shops around them.
| vehicle | 2018 / gmc / sierra-1500 |
|---|---|
| known issues | 6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-19) |
| complaints | 317 on file (2018-01-25 → 2026-09-06) |
| recalls | 7 |
| investigations | 0 |
| fars | 63 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code) |
| indexed | yes |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Known Issues clusters all years →
Engine lifter collapse and AFM system failureENGINE28 complaints2022-05 → 2026-07sierra-1500-2018-engine-lifter-afm-failure
- 11647578 Lifters failed and damaged engine at 68000 miles
- 11663349 Lifter when bad during engine start up. (known issue)
Service Trailer Brake System warning messageSERVICE BRAKES14 complaints2022-01 → 2024-05sierra-1500-2018-trailer-brake-warning
- 11466910 SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM - warning
- 11447033 Im getting a service trailer brake system soon message on dash.
Brake pedal effort increase and Service Brake Assist alertSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC9 complaints2022-01 → 2025-05sierra-1500-2018-brake-pedal-effort-assist
- 11454412 The contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the assist brake warning light was illuminated and the contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floor to stop the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where…
- 11447060 While driving parking lot speeds, when I pressed the brake pedal, it was very very difficult to push causing me to nearly rear end the car in front of me. This happened intermittently during a short time frame (5 minutes). While standing on the brake pedal hoping to stop in…
Air conditioning condenser failureUNKNOWN OR OTHER4 complaints2022-09 → 2026-03sierra-1500-2018-ac-condenser-failure
- 11483250 Air conditioning condenser failed at about 48,000 miles. Seems to be a common problem that is a design defect.
- 11583571 AC condenser went out on my vehicle with 100,000 miles, lots of reviews online stating this is a known problem but yet there is no recall. Torch Converter going out at 80,000 miles.
Electric power steering loss while drivingSTEERING12 complaints2022-04 → 2026-08sierra-1500-2018-power-steering-loss
- 11743173 Power steering went out for 2-3 seconds as I was making a turn into a street , this happened twice to be exact
- 11756121 Head gasket failure and overheating. After fixed, power steering has just failed during driving. Will have to have it towed to shop
NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →
| count | earliest_date | latest_date | crash_flagged | fire_flagged | top_components |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | 2018-01-25 | 2026-09-06 | 10 | 1 | POWER TRAIN:130; ENGINE:70; SERVICE BRAKES:48; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:43; STEERING:33 |
Recalls all years →
| campaign_number | report_received_date | component | summary | consequence | remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V645000 | 06/09/2019 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 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. | 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. | 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. |
| 19V761000 | 24/10/2019 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING | 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. | 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. | 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. |
| 20V603000 | 01/10/2020 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 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. | A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | 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. |
| 24V756000 | 10/10/2024 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR | 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. | 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. | 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. |
| 25V432000 | 26/06/2025 | AIR BAGS | 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. | 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. | 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. |
| 26V166000 | 19/03/2026 | AIR BAGS | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 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. | 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, increasing the risk of injury. | Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. 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 N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026. |
| 26V325000 | 21/05/2026 | AIR BAGS | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture. | 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, increasing the risk of injury. | Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. 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 N262557310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V166. |
Investigations all years →
none listed
FARS occupant deaths all years →
| crash_years | occupant_deaths | match_type | vpic_recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2024 | 63 | legacy-code | 0 |
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/gmc/sierra-1500
@misc{wrenchpro_2018_gmc_sierra_1500_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2018 GMC Sierra 1500},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/gmc/sierra-1500}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)