2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 wheels problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving on the highway at about 70 mph and the passenger side lower control arm where the ball joint sits broke. It messed up the passenger fender and tire along with the steering link. It also bent the upper control arm as well. The ball joints were replaced about 6 months ago.”
filed Jun 12, 2026
“At 25,000 miles, noticed "howling" noise coming from front end. Noise became louder as speeds increased. Lifted truck on jacks and determined the front passenger wheel bearing was failing. Required replacement.”
filed May 2, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Silverado 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 8 | 1% |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 11 | 1% |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 20 | 3% |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 21 | 2% |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 16 | 1% |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.