2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 14, 2026 · 14 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Silverado EV years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Silverado EV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (7 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Chevrolet Silverado EV
2024 Silverado Work Truck, Front view. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kaundike, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV problems

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

Unknown or Other7
Electrical System6
Forward Collision Avoidance5
Vehicle Speed Control3
Air Bags1
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Lane Departure1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other750%———
Electrical System643%———
Forward Collision Avoidance536%———
Vehicle Speed Control321%———
Air Bags17%———
Exterior Lighting17%———
Fuel/propulsion System17%———
Lane Departure17%———
Power Train17%———
Service Brakes17%———
Steering17%———
Visibility/wiper17%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 10 complaints
2025: 102025102026: 420264

n = 14 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV recalls (1)

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Forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert; electrical system:body control module/bcmDec 18, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V937000 · 46 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV work trucks. The pedestrian alert sound system may not produce sound at a sufficient volume. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Risk: A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will update the software in the body control module (BCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 22, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242483530.

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.

Recent owner reports

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

3 weeks ago all the warning lights went off. The vehicle is still under warranty. I brought it to the dealership. They denied the warranty because of mud that was caked on the undercarriage damaging the wiring and steering assembly. This truck was used on a dirt driveway that gets wet and muddy…

Steering · received Aug 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11756905

The vehicle experienced repeated high-voltage system warnings and battery conditioning system failures. On multiple occasions the “Service High Voltage System” message appeared along with codes P0530 and P1C26 related to the lithium-ion battery conditioning system that controls heating and…

Electrical System · received Jul 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11750505

I feel asleep at the wheel somehow ended up hitting the car in front of me i know adaptive cruisae was on. After i hit the car i woke up and then ended up in a ditchg no airbags deployed or anything. I don't remember what happenedf up until i woke up. which was after i hit the car in front of me.

Air Bags · received Jun 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11745466

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? GM and dealerships have report extensive failures of the Telematics Control Module (TCM) that connects onstar and provides GPS navigation ability. There is currently no issued recall. Yes, this can be…

Electrical System · received Mar 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11722370

On Star Telematics Module is failed and on backorder and no ETA according to dealership and ONSTAR. This is a safety issue as GPS is unavailable, SOS is unavailable, Cannot Locate Vehicle if lost or stolen. The company is very slow in response and this seems to be a global known issue.

Unknown or Other · received Dec 31, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11707963

Other Chevrolet Silverado EV years

← 2024 Silverado EV · 2026 Silverado EV →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2026 Silverado EV74
2025141
2024 Silverado EV254

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado EV model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare, 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.