2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Depreciation
A 8-year-old 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has lost about 45.6% of its roughly $43,205 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $25,150, with most listings between $23,811 and $37,989. Listed examples average 77,011 miles.
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Price by Mileage
What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.
How Mileage Affects 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Price
Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.
| Mileage | Median price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30k mi | $38,445 | 8 |
| 30k–50k mi | $36,547 | 15 |
| 50k–75k mi | $34,821 | 34 |
| 75k–100k mi | $30,772 | 20 |
| 100k–130k mi | $24,103 | 19 |
| Over 130k mi | $20,850 | 8 |
What's a Good Price for a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Great deal
Under $27,342
Typical
$27,342–$36,610
Overpriced
Above $36,610
Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.
Price Spread
Range across 104 listings.
Half of all listings fall between $27,342 and $36,610, with a median of $32,993.
Ownership & Condition
Across 104 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 listings.
Accident-free
75%
One-owner
55%
Avg owners
1.7
Personal use
73.3%
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Efficiency & Specs
EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.
Combined
19 MPG
City / Hwy
17 / 23
Fuel / year
$3,200
Fuel
Regular
Engine
5.3L 8-cyl
EPA class
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Depreciation by Trim
See how each 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trim holds its value.
How the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Compares to Other Years
At 45.6% depreciation, the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2019 has lost 42.0% (around $26,188), so stepping up a model year costs roughly $1,038 more. The older 2017 sits at 50.7% (around $21,789), so dropping back a year saves about $3,361. Buying one model year newer or older is one of the easiest ways to trade purchase price against age and remaining warranty.
Safety Ratings
NHTSA crash test ratings for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Known Issues & Complaints
504 NHTSA complaints, 7 recalls reported.
POWER TRAIN
150 complaintsA known radiator issue, with microcracks in radiator is producing a leak and will require replacement. There are many examples of this online for the model years 2014-2018, and are known by the manufacturer. I am having mine replaced with 9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
72 complaintsThe truck dies when you turn the steering wheel all the way. When that happens the steering wheel jerks and could cause a crash. This appears to be a common electrical problem that currently has no recall from the manufacturer.
SERVICE BRAKES
55 complaintsParking brake pad failure has occurred twice. Last month at 31,668 mi, truck was taken in for servicing a warning light due to TPM failure (all replaced), and I asked for parking brake inspection because I was pushing pedal to the floor in
ENGINE
45 complaintsThe contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact called an independen
STEERING
41 complaintsMy transmission blew up and I almost wrecked my truck. No engine lights came on, and still no engine lights are coming on it only has 69,000 miles on it and has never missed a service. Its currently at the dealership where I bought it from
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
34 complaintsthe paint on my vehicle has been bad since purchased, complained to dealership several times about this issue. one time when i complained the paint was touched up at dealership the issue has continued and became worst over time, my truck is
Top Issues
- POWER TRAIN
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- SERVICE BRAKES
- ENGINE
- STEERING
Buyer Red Flags
- !Recall 19V645000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The am
- !Recall 19V761000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a
- !Recall 20V603000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 e
- !Recall 24V756000 (AIR BAGS): General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. T
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Listings
Real 2018 Silverado 1500 listings on the market now.
$36,185
2018 LT · Summit White
10,253 mi · D'Iberville, MS
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$41,895
2018 Z71 LT · Black
11,731 mi · Alcoa, TN
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$37,990
2018 Z71 LT · Summit White
12,126 mi · Cedar Falls, IA
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$37,750
2018 LT · Summit White
13,776 mi · Mountain View, AR
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$38,900
2018 LT · Cajun Red Tintcoat
17,869 mi · Penn Laird, VA
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$36,300
2018 LT · Summit White
18,341 mi · Tarpon Springs, FL
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Live dealer listings, refreshed periodically. Prices and availability change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 worth?
A 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is typically worth around $25,150, with most listings falling between $23,811 and $37,989. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 77,011 miles, and each additional 10,000 miles shaves a few percent off the price. Condition, accident history, trim, and how many owners a car has had move the number from there. Treat the median as a fair starting point and adjust up for a clean, low-mileage, one-owner car or down for higher mileage and any reported damage.
How much has the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 depreciated?
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has lost about 45.6% of its original $43,205 base MSRP — roughly $19,701 in value, after adjusting listing prices to typical mileage for the age. Most of a car's lifetime depreciation happens in its earliest years, so a vehicle of this age has usually weathered the steepest part of the curve already. That's what makes a well-kept example at this age an efficient buy: you let the original owner absorb the fastest depreciation, then enjoy a much slower decline from here.
How many miles does a used 2018 Silverado 1500 have?
Listed 2018 Silverado 1500s average about 77,011 miles, with most between 43,650 and 115,103. As a rule of thumb, "average" mileage for any car is roughly 12,000 miles per year of age, so compare a specific listing against that benchmark. A below-average odometer commands a premium and an above-average one a discount, but a higher-mileage car with complete service records and one owner can be a better buy than a low-mileage car with gaps in its history. Consistent maintenance does more for a car's remaining lifespan than a low number on the odometer alone.
What is a good price for a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
For a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, anything under $27,342 is a strong deal, $27,342 to $36,610 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $36,610 is on the expensive side — those higher prices usually buy lower mileage, a certified warranty, or a premium trim. Always weigh the asking price against the car's specific mileage and condition rather than the sticker alone: a slightly higher price for a clean, one-owner, accident-free example is often money well spent. And treat a listing priced well below the range as a prompt to dig deeper — unusually cheap cars almost always have a reason, whether it's high mileage, accident history, or a branded title.
Methodology
Figures for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are computed from 45 real used-car listings. Each asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the car's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.