2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 9, 2026 · 106 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Silverado 1500 years
Far fewer complaints than other years 30th of 32 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. That ranks 30th out of 32 Silverado 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (55 complaints, 52%), typically at around 8,476 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 fires, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine55 · ~8,476 mi
Electrical System26 · ~3,000 mi
Power Train21 · ~15,000 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance9
Unknown or Other8
Fuel/propulsion System7
Service Brakes5
Back Over Prevention4
Steering4
Vehicle Speed Control4
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine problems5552%8,476“thrust bearing” (11%)—
Electrical System2625%3,000——
Power Train2120%15,000——
Forward Collision Avoidance98%———
Unknown or Other88%———
Fuel/propulsion System77%———
Service Brakes55%———
Back Over Prevention44%———
Steering44%———
Vehicle Speed Control44%———
Lane Departure22%———
Air Bags11%2,300——
Engine and Engine Cooling11%9,000——
Exterior Lighting11%———
Latches/locks/linkages11%6,000——
Seat Belts11%2,300——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic11%21,800——
Structure11%———
Suspension11%———
Tires11%———
Trailer Hitches11%———
Visibility/wiper11%———
Wheels11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 69 complaints
2024: 3202432025: 342025342026: 69202669

n = 106 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy (EA26005) — opened Aug 20, 2026, still open.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated the engine was knocking at initial start-up. The contact informed the dealer and confirmed that the vehicle was not under recall. The contact decided not to take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact manufacturer was informed of…

Engine · received Oct 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770044

On July 4, 2026 while driving with my family up a two lane state road headed to the lake cruising 55mph the engine blew and locked up with no warning, no check engine light or anything causing me to almost wreck and leaving me and my family stranded in a dangerous situation for a moment. I drive…

Engine · received Oct 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770061

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was restarted within seconds and the message "Push to Start" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was…

Engine · received Oct 7, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769705

On XXX at ~3:00 p.m., I was driving my 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country (VIN [XXX]) in stop-and-go highway traffic with Super Cruise engaged. The vehicle ahead was a truck towing a low, empty flatbed trailer. My truck came to a complete stop behind the trailer. While stopped, with no…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Sep 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767934

The specific cause has not been identified. On XXX6, my 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom LT Trail Boss unexpectedly rolled away while parked and unoccupied, striking another parked vehicle. The truck remains at Modern Chevrolet and is available for inspection. GM/ESIS opened a safety and…

Electrical System · received Sep 27, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767268

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Owners most often report engine, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 55 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 1500 model years, the 2025 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.