2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Fuel system Problems

The truck kept going into limp mode and when taken to the dealership it was found to have metal in the fuel. According to the report from the dealership they stated that this indicated the injection pump had come apart internally and sent metal throughout the system. It has since been repaired at a high cost to myself. The generation of truck made before mine had a recall for the same thing and I feel that they have not fixed the problem or it wouldn't have happened to my truck. Seems like a manufacturing defect. When in limp mode the truck does not operate at the speed limit required for highway driving. There was no indication prior to the failure.

NHTSA ID

11740738

Incident

Jan 14, 2026

2 low pressure fuel pumps have failed. truck stalls in traffic. currently in show with extremely large bill for repair.

NHTSA ID

11667478

Incident

May 22, 2025

Driving down the road in heavy traffic and had complete engine failure due to loss of fuel. Diagnosed as fuel control module. I have seen where GM recalls have been made for similar issues. This put me in danger of collision. Truck is at the dealer and will cost $957.00

NHTSA ID

11663890

Incident

May 29, 2025

Dash Warning: Check Engine Light, "Engine Power is Reduced!" and Traction Control. Code Reader Results: P2138 (APP) Accelerator Pedal Position Sensors - Not Plausible. Replaced with NEW OEM Part(s) - APP, Electrical Throttle Body and M15 Fuse - which did NOT fix issues and now due to safety concerns (further damage to vehicle and personal preservation) will be towing to dealership for diagnosis. Believe to be a known WIRING issues most likely due to WATER exposure/ SHORT in Connectors. - See IP, ECM/PCM and possible false activation to the APP circuit. This should be a RECALL due to the severity of mechanical issues of the malfunctioning system.

NHTSA ID

11633203

Incident

Dec 27, 2024

Vehicle stalled then would not start

NHTSA ID

11623397

Incident

Nov 2, 2024

While hauling a trailer I received a warning tone and looked down to read the message, "reduced engine power", and the service engine light appeared all at the same time. The engine shutoff at the same time I received the warnings and didn't allow me to safely pull off the road.. I lost power steering, power braking, and controlling the vehicle and trailer while coasting to the sholder was difficult. Fortunately it was early in the morning and I was only traveling 35 mph on a straight road, and no other vehicles were on the road. If I was on an interstate traveling 55+ mph or on a curvy road it would have caused an accident or worse. I was very fortunate. This was the first time I experienced this problem and hadn't received prior warning messages or lights. The truck would not restart and the truck and trailer were towed to the dealership. The diagnosis was a failed "Fuel Pump Control Module." After waiting several weeks the replacement Fuel Pump Control Module did solved the problem. I kept the failed Fuel Pump Control Module and is available for inspection. Please investigate thoroughly! I was extremely fortunate the part failed when it did and I was able to walk away unharmed.

NHTSA ID

11619745

Incident

Aug 31, 2024

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AT 27600 MILES WHILE DRIVING AND THIS NOT 1ST TIME THIS HAS HAPPEND .ONCE THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON THE TRUCK THEN LOSES POWER DETUNNING THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE VEHICLES POWER TO NOT BE AS STRONG AS IF ENGINE IS IN LIMP MODE.AT 24000 MILE TRUCK WENT INTO SHOP FOR SAME ISSUE AND GM REPLACE ALL INJECTORS HOPING THIS WOULD BE THE FIX ..PRIOR TO 24000 MILES AT 23600 MILE 1 INJECTOR WAS REPLACE .I HAVE NOW PLACED 3600 MILES DRIVEN BEFORE LIGHT DECIDED TO COME BACK ON WITH ALL INJECTORS REPLACED AND NOW CODES P1089 ,AND NOW MY TRUCK IS SHOW NUMBER OF CODES INCLUDING B1011 , B1325 AND U0164 BOTH THIS TRUCK WITH JUST SHY 21000 MILE AND START TO WONDER WHY LAST CUSTOMER MAY HAVE TRADED HIS SELF

NHTSA ID

11311544

Incident

Feb 25, 2020

Mileage

27,600 mi

MON OCT 8TH, 5PM, MY CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD DIESEL TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE DRIVING DOWN A CITY ROAD(APPROXIMATELY 30MPH), WITH ME, MY 12YO DAUGHTER AND HER FRIEND IN IT. THE ENGINE DIED, AND I LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AFTER WRESTLING THE TRUCK TO THE SIDE FO THE ROAD, A PASSERBY DROVE BACKWARDS IN TRAFFIC TO ALERT ME THAT THE TRUCK WAS BURNING. IF NOT FOR HIM, WE MIGHT NOT HAVE GOTTEN OUT IN TIME. FLAMING FUEL WAS DRIPPING DOWN FROM IN THE CHASSIS, DRIVER SIDE, IN FRONT OF REAR WHEEL, APPROXIMATELY WHERE THE FUELING RECEPTACLE WAS. THE POOL OF BURNING FUEL ON THE GROUND COULD NOT BE EXTINGUISHED. A PASSERBY EMPTIED A 15LB FIRE EXTINGUISHER ONTO THE AREA, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE FLAMING LEAKING FUEL. BY NOW, IT WAS LEAKING WITH THE INTENSITY OF A SMALL SHOWER HEAD. THE ENTIRE TRUCK BURNED TO THE GROUND RAPIDLY. THE TRUCK WAS TWO WEEKS OLD, WITH LESS THAN 1000 MILES. IT WAS UNMODIFIED. GM, CHEVROLET, AND WESELOH CHEVROLET WERE UTTERLY UNCONCERNED, AND UNMOVED BY THIS DISASTER. THEY TREATED THE INCIDENT AS IF I HAD WRONGLY COMPLAINED THAT THE FLOOR MATS DIDN'T FIT CORRECTLY. YOU CAN FIND A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF WHAT HAPPENED HERE: HTTPS://BIT.LY/2XFBYEB

NHTSA ID

11181495

Incident

Oct 8, 2018

Mileage

1,000 mi

TRUCK WILL TO START IN COLDER WEATHER. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME DIESEL FUEL HAS FROZE. SERVICE WRITER TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS THE FIFTH NEW DURMAX ENGINE THAT HAS HAD PROBLEMS AND SINCE THE REDESIGN OF FUEL PUMP THE ARE EXPERIENCING THIS .THERE IS NOTHING IN OWNERS MANUAL TELLING TO USE FUEL ADDITIVE OR WHEN. I WOULD LIKE TO NO IF THEY HAVE A FIX FOR THIS

NHTSA ID

11180113

Incident

Jan 31, 2019

Mileage

10,000 mi