Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (2018) Fuel System Recall: Risk of Fire from Tank Overfill
General Motors recalls 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 trucks with fuel system issues that could cause tank overfill, leading to potential fire risks. Owners must have the front tank inspected or replaced at no cost.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the front tank overfills, the excess pressure may cause the front tank to expand and contact the driveshaft, possibly resulting in a hole in the tank. The hole will leak fuel, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
General Motors is recalling 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 trucks with a fuel system defect that can cause the front tank to overfill. This may lead to a hole in the tank, leaking fuel that could ignite and cause a fire. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224651-chevrolet-silverado-3500-2018-fuel-system-recall-risk-of-fire.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224651-chevrolet-silverado-3500-2018-fuel-system-recall-risk-of-fire · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V088000
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“Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (2018) Fuel System Recall: Risk of Fire from Tank Overfill.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224651-chevrolet-silverado-3500-2018-fuel-system-recall-risk-of-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #19V088000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V088000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel-level sensor in the front tank may stick in a low position, allowing the rear tank to overfill the front tank. This overfilling can cause the front tank to expand and contact the driveshaft, creating a hole that leaks fuel. If fuel ignites, it can lead to a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 trucks with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of fire if the front tank overfills.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has a dual fuel tank system with a gasoline engine. The recall covers trucks from 2016-2018 models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
GM dealers will inspect the front tank and replace it if necessary at no cost.
Schedule Replacement
If the front tank needs replacement, GM will provide it free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear-tank fuel-pump module, inspect the front tank and, if necessary, replace the front tank, free of charge. The recall began July 30, 2019. GM's number for this recall is N182204190.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 28 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V088000 (July 2, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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