Model year
2018 GMC Sierra
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Sierra for 2018. Under the matched names SIERRA 1500, SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500, and SIERRA DENALI, NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 371 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for SIERRA 1500 are POWER TRAIN (129), ENGINE (67), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (41). NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 17–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$4,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 443 complaints
- 2001 264 complaints
- 2002 249 complaints
- 2003 206 complaints
- 2004 188 complaints
- 2005 117 complaints
- 2006 53 complaints
- 2007 59 complaints
- 2008 68 complaints
- 2009 37 complaints
- 2010 34 complaints
- 2011 43 complaints
- 2012 29 complaints
- 2013 39 complaints
- 2014 101 complaints
- 2015 53 complaints
- 2016 6 complaints
- 2017 61 complaints
- 2018 371 complaints
- 2019 729 complaints
- 2020 622 complaints
- 2021 668 complaints
- 2022 673 complaints
- 2023 555 complaints
- 2024 534 complaints
- 2025 177 complaints
- 2026 167 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2018. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIERRA 1500 | 7 | 305 | 0 |
| SIERRA 2500 | 5 | 35 | 0 |
| SIERRA 3500 | 6 | 14 | 0 |
| SIERRA DENALI | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Recalls for SIERRA 1500
26V325000 · May 21, 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…
26V166000 · Mar 19, 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…
25V432000 · Jun 26, 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…
24V756000 · Oct 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…
20V603000 · Oct 1, 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…
19V761000 · Oct 24, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; ELECTRONIC…
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,…
19V645000 · Sep 6, 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.
Complaints for SIERRA 1500
305 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 1, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for SIERRA 1500
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | — |
| 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | — |
| 1500 PU/CC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | — |
| 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | — |
| 1500 PU/EC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | — |
| 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | — |
| 1500 PU/RC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | — |
| 2500 PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.205 | — |
11 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra 15 Hybrid 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Sierra C15 2WD · 4.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Sierra 15 Hybrid 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Sierra K15 4WD · 4.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Sierra C15 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Sierra C15 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Sierra C15 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Sierra C15 2WD · 6.2L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| Sierra K15 4WD · 6.2L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| Sierra K15 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sierra C15 Cab Chassis 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sierra K15 Cab Chassis 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
2 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2018 GMC Sierra at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.