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Model-Year Guide2018 · Chevy Silverado 1500

Pre Purchase Inspection for 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500

AFM lifter collapse, brake-line rust, and 8-speed shudder. We check the known trouble spots before you pay.

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Buying a 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500? Smart move to check it first. The engine it has changes what matters most.

Transmission: 6-speed or 8-speed automatic. Last full year of this body. Check brake lines on salt-state trucks.

Engines for 2018
  • 4.3L V6
  • 5.3L V8 (AFM)
  • 6.2L V8 (AFM)
Known problem areas and what we check
Costly Safety Common Verify
AFM lifter collapseCostly

The V8's cylinder-deactivation (AFM) can collapse a lifter and damage the cam. It causes a tick or misfire.

WE CHECK We listen for a tick and scan for misfire/cylinder-deactivation codes.

Brake-line rustSafety

Salt-state trucks corrode brake and fuel lines.

WE CHECK We inspect the lines underneath for rust and scaling.

8-speed shudderCostly

2015+ 8-speed automatics can shudder from old fluid.

WE CHECK We road test and feel for shudder; we check fluid condition.

AC condenser leakCommon

The AC condenser can leak and stop cooling.

WE CHECK We test the AC and check for cooling performance.

Carbon buildupVerify

Direct-injection engines can build carbon over time.

WE CHECK We check idle quality and scan for misfires.

Before you look at a 2018 Silverado 1500
  • Listen for an AFM lifter tick on the V8
  • Check brake lines on salt-state trucks
  • Road test the 8-speed for shudder
  • Scan for misfire and cylinder codes
Safety record (live from NHTSA)
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Federal RecordsSource: NHTSA.gov
7
Recalls
510
Complaints
1759
Service Bulletins
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Common service bulletins (TSBs)

A TSB is a note the maker sends to dealers about a known fix. They are not recalls. We check the bulletins so we know what to look for:

Engine & Drivability474

Cold-start noise, drivability, and idle issues for this vehicle. We test for each.

Power Train · Automatic160

Shift quality and transmission fluid updates. We drive every gear.

Electrical & Body1125

Locks, wipers, infotainment, and trim items. Small, but good to know.

Counts are pulled from NHTSA's public Manufacturer Communications file. Full bulletins stay with the maker. We use the summaries to guide the inspection.

Get it inspected

Found a 2018 Silverado 1500? A pre purchase inspection checks these trouble spots on the car in front of you.

Common questions
What is AFM and why care?
It shuts off cylinders to save fuel. A failed lifter can wreck the cam. We check for it.
Is the 8-speed shudder fixable?
Often with a fluid service, but we tell you the condition first.
Where do you inspect?
All 50 states.
Recalls?
Yes, plus bulletins.
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Pre-tagged for the 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500. One call and a tech is on it.

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