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2018 GMC Sierra vs 2018 Ram 1500

On the public data alone the Sierra edges it 3–2.

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2018 GMC Sierra

The 2018 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas pickup truck with 14 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sierra 15 Hybrid 2WD,…

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2018 Ram 1500

The 2018 Ram 1500 is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel pickup truck with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 1500 2WD, is EPA-rated a…

2018 GMC Sierra2018 Ram 1500
SegmentPickup truckPickup truck
PowertrainsHybrid, GasGas, Diesel
Best combined mpg2023
Safety Signal3535
NHTSA recalls1215
Critical recalls31
Owner complaints366659
NHTSA overall stars54

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

Sierra

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Air Bags

N262557310
4,315 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.RiskA detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262557310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V166.
NHTSA campaign 26V325000reported May 21, 2026General Motors, LLC
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Air Bags

N262549710
2,819 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.RiskA detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V166000reported Mar 19, 2026General Motors, LLC
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Air Bags

N252513060
1,658 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.RiskA detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.FixDealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2025. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252513060.
NHTSA campaign 25V432000reported Jun 26, 2025General Motors, LLC

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Air Bags

83C, 91C, 92C
1,761 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.RiskAn inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.FixDealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 83C, 91C, and 92C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 18, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V592000reported Sep 11, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Air Bags

05C, 09C, 10C
6,066 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.RiskAn inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.FixDealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.
NHTSA campaign 25V010000reported Jan 16, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Engine And Engine Cooling

66A
80,629 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.RiskAn engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an exp
NHTSA campaign 23V411000reported Jun 8, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)