2018 GMC Sierra 2500: raw data

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vehicle2018 / gmc / sierra-2500
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-30)
complaints35 on file (2018-07-17 → 2026-05-09)
recalls5
investigations0
fars63 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Diesel exhaust fluid recall repair delayed by partsEQUIPMENT4 complaints2021-09 → 2022-02sierra-2500-2018-equipment-recall-parts-delay
  • 11451143 The contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V496000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The
  • 11440272 The contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V496000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact
  • 11435349 The contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V496000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that the part
Tire tread separates or sidewall bubblesTIRES4 complaints2019-09 → 2023-09sierra-2500-2018-tire-tread-separation
  • 11430187 LT265 60 R20 Goodyear Wrangler SR-A tire experienced a tread separation while traveling at 68 MPH. This resulted in significant vibration in the steering. This tire was inspected at a tire shop and the tread separation was confirmed. The tire still had 7/32 of tread left at the
  • 11252971 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 GMC SIERRA 2500 EQUIPPED WITH ORIGINAL FIRESTONE TRANSFORCE H/T TIRES, SIZE: 245/75/R17 (NA). UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES HAD EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL BUBBLING. THE UNUSED SPARE TIRE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE. THE
  • 11544060 driving at 70mph, thread from tire blew.. That was in July, I went and purchased another tire from Bob King GMC Wilmington, NC. The first tire that blew was now discontinued so I purchased another Good Year . On Friday I noticed that another tire on my truck had a bubble along
Headlight shakes and flickers over bumpsEXTERIOR LIGHTING3 complaints2018-10 → 2020-04sierra-2500-2018-headlight-shake-bumps
  • 11320881 HEADLIGHT SHAKES AND FLICKERS WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. HAPPENS ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. FLICKERING IS VERY DISTRACTING AND DRAWS ATTENTION AWAY FROM YOUR SURROUNDINGS
  • 11204045 HID HEADLIGHTS SHAKE WHEN HITTING THE SLIGHTEST BUMP IN THE ROAD. GM SAYS IT'S NORMAL AND REFUSES TO TRY TO FIX
  • 11140670 HEADLIGHTS SHAKE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS IN HIGHWAY. ITS DISTRACTING AND IRRITATING AND TAKES YOUR ATTENTION FROM THE ROAD WHEN IT HAPPENS
Service Trailer Brake System warning chimes falselyELECTRICAL SYSTEM2 complaints2023-02 → 2024-11sierra-2500-2018-trailer-brake-false-warning
  • 11624405 Service Trailer Brake System Warning From time to time, this warning goes off in the vehicle and when it does, it does it constantly. When the warning is dismissed, it does it again seconds later. If it is not dismissed, it does it again seconds later. It is a persistent three
  • 11508714 I have a 2018 GMC Sierra Duramax Quad-Cab and when it is connected to either my boat, stock trailer, or cargo trailer the lights and electric trailer brakes on the trailers do not work. and the chime from the "Service Trailer Brake" indicator sounds and doesn't stop until I
Fuel injector or delivery failure causes shutdownENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8 complaints2018-07 → 2026-05sierra-2500-2018-fuel-injection-shutdown
  • 11460968 Faulty pigtail connector for fule injectors. Cause The vehicle to shut down even while going down the highway possibly causing injury by immediate deceleration wich could cause an accident. For me on this vehicle I’ve had this happen three times and it has cost me anywhere from
  • 11112033 MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR BRAND NEW DENALI WHICH HAS ONLY 3500 MILES ON IT. THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN CROSSING A HIGHWAY WITH 55 MILES PER HOUR POSTING AND MY DAUGTHER OF 8 YEARS OLD WAS IN THE BACK SEAT. THE ENGINE AS I SAID COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITH NO INDICATOR LIGHTS
  • 11553304 Constant issues with glow plug failures, fuel rail failure, fuel pressure failure. Truck has been in the Gmc service regarding these issues constantly for the last year with a total of five repairs and replacement of glow plugs with releaning learning new plugs and now the 6th
Rear defroster circuit overheats and smokesELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2018-08 → 2022-11sierra-2500-2018-rear-defroster-fire
  • 11318830 MY 2018 GMC SIERRA HD EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR OVERLOAD, CAUSING A THERMAL EVENT THAT MELTED AREAS AROUND THE REAR DEFROST CIRCUIT. LOTS OF SMOKE AND BURNING SMELL, BUT LUCKILY, I DID NOT SEE FLAMES. THE EXACT ISSUE IS CURRENTLY BEING ADDRESSED UNDER GM RECALL#
  • 11119531 WHILE THE TRUCK WAS UNATTENDED, SMOKE WAS OBSERVED BY A PASSER-BY WHO CALLED THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT. FIRE DEPT BROKE A WINDOW FOR ACCESS, EXTINGUISHED FIRE. HAULED VEHICLE AWAY FOR SAFEKEEPING. HAPPENED WHILE WE WERE AT A CONDO COMPLEX, VEHICLE PARKED FOR THE EVENING. HEAT
  • 11491986 Water leak, known in other years of the same model vehicle, caused the rear defrost to fail and smoke when in operation nearly causing a fire in the vehicle as it was being operated

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
352018-07-172026-05-0902ENGINE:8; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:7; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:5; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:5; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:4

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
17V56700014/09/2017SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTORGeneral 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 seat belt retractors may not perform as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.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.
19V32800025/04/2019ENGINEGeneral 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.A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.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.
21V49600001/07/2021EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATERGeneral 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.An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.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 be mailed on April 4, 2022. Customers may call GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 212329840.
23V04700002/02/2023FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYGeneral 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.An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.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.
24V75600010/10/2024AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATORGeneral 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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202463legacy-code0

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.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/gmc/sierra-2500
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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2018 GMC Sierra 2500},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/gmc/sierra-2500}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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