2018 Chevrolet 3500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (413)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 413 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-02-25 · Unknown Or Other · 36,000 mi“while pulling a variety of 3 different trailers, the integrated trailer brake control does not properly send output to the trailer brakes. this causes the truck (tow vehicle) to do almost all of the braking work on its own. on multiple occasions i've had the anti lock brakes activate on the truck while trying to stop at a traffic light because i wa…”
2021-01-21 · Power Train · 2,000 mi“while traveling at 31 mph on a slight down-grade, the transmission 'shuttles' between gears which causes the vehicle to shake violently. it is most prominent when the engine has not reach full operating temperature. it also happens when accelerating, such as entering a freeway. a video is available.…”
2018-08-21 · Visibility/Wiper · 35 mi“my 3500 hd srw has a power fold button for the side mirrors. while passing a semi truck at 70 mph on i-20, i went to adjust the right mirror slightly. i accidentally pushed the power fold button ( it is located between the left and right mirror adjustment button on the driver side door ). the side mirrors folded in. i tried to return the mirrors ba…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.