2018 Chevrolet 6500XD recalls and problems

5 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet 6500XD.

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owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 Chevrolet 6500XD recalls

Suspension: rear, springs, leaf spring assembly, hanger/bracket · Suspension: front, stabilizer bar

NHTSA campaign 25V719000 · reported October 22, 2025 · Isuzu Motors Limited · 17,084 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Isuzu FVR, 2023-2026 Chevrolet 7500XD, 2018-2026 Chevrolet 6500XD, and Isuzu FTR vehicles. The axle stabilizer bracket bolts may crack and break, allowing the bracket to detach from the vehicle.
The risk
A detached axle stabilizer bracket can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the stabilizer bar brackets, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include Class 6 vehicles (FTR, Chevy 6500XD). Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025 to FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD owners. Phase 2 will include Class 7 vehicles (FVR, Chevy 7500XD). Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2026 to FVR owners. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026 to Chevrolet 7500XD owners. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2506.

Steering: critical fasteners · Steering

NHTSA campaign 21V861000 · reported November 5, 2021 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. · 5,700 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Isuzu FTR and 2018-2021 Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. A bolt on the left front steering knuckle may come loose, resulting in an increased turning radius and difficulty steering to the left.
The risk
An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace both right and left side stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace the extensions, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. This recall is an expansion of recall 19V-467. Vehicles previously repaired will need to have the new remedy performed.

Electrical system: starter assembly

NHTSA campaign 20V554000 · reported September 11, 2020 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. · 4,352 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The ground cable connecting the starter motor to the vehicle frame may break at the starter-side eyelet, resulting in an engine no-crank or slow-crank condition, causing the vehicle not to start.
The risk
If the cable is broken and repeated attempts are made to start the vehicle, the starter may ground through the steel braiding of the power steering hose, allowing it to heat up and possibly rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Isuzu and Chevrolet will notify their respective owners and dealers to replace the ground cable and to inspect and replace the power steering hose is damage exists, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Isuzu owners may contact the Isuzu Customer Relations at 1-866-441-9638 and Chevrolet owners may contact the GM Medium Duty Truck assistance line at 1-800-862-4389. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2004.

Electrical system: wiring

NHTSA campaign 20V195000 · reported April 3, 2020 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. · 2,399 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2020 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The chassis wire harness outside the relay box may have been improperly routed, potentially allowing the harness to contact the suspension's leaf spring hanger bracket, allowing the harness to get chafed.
The risk
Depending on which wires get damaged, the vehicle can experience stalling and/or reduced functionality of the ABS, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the existing wire harness, as necessary, and install additional clamps to ensure the wire harness is secured away from the hanger bracket, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2003.

Steering

NHTSA campaign 19V467000 · reported June 18, 2019 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. · 3,851 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2020 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The jam nut for the steering stopper bolt on the left front knuckle may loosen and allow the bolt to back away from the steering knuckle, increasing the turning radius of the vehicle in a left turn.
The risk
If the vehicle's turning radius is increased, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing left and right jam nuts with a Grade 8 jam nut, torque the nut to a new torque specification and apply Loctite to the nut and bolt, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638, GM owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-862-4389. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1902.

6500XD model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2018 5000
2019 5000
2020 6000
2021 4000

All Chevrolet 6500XD years →

Questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet 6500XD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet 6500XD, the most recent reported on October 22, 2025 (Suspension: rear, springs, leaf spring assembly, hanger/bracket, Suspension: front, stabilizer bar). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet 6500XD?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Chevrolet 6500XD.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.