2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems
Compared with other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported problem: Engine failure / sudden loss of power (49 complaints, median 9,000 mi).
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 108filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles, 15 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 6 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 2.7L 4-cyl RWD · 17 city / 21 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this model year most often describe engine problems, typically loss of power, warning messages and, in a number of cases, engine replacement at relatively low mileage. A second cluster of complaints covers electrical and infotainment faults such as lost audio, blank displays and warning lights, while transmission and braking complaints appear less often. Most reported failures occur within the first 10,000 to 20,000 miles.
- Engine
Engine failure / sudden loss of power
- 49 complaints (45%)
- median 9,000 mi at 1.6 yrs old (5 state mileage, few)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2025–2026
Complaints describe the engine losing power or quitting while driving, often with a 'Reduced Acceleration' message and a flashing or illuminated check engine light. Several owners report the truck was towed and the dealer fitted a replacement engine, with diagnoses ranging from bearing or piston damage to oil pump problems; some note the repair was delayed by parts availability. A few describe the vehicle stopping with no warning at all. Spread from under 5,000 to about 46,000 miles, with many under 15,000; reported both on highways at speed and during routine driving.
What to check: Ask for the full service history and whether any engine-related bulletin or software update was applied. On a test drive, listen for knocking or whining and check that no power-reduction messages appear.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11770061, filed 2026-10“while driving down the freeway at 80 mph, in my 2025 Chevy truck with 6000 mikes , the truck suddenly locked up, almost throwing myself and my daughter into the dash, thank goodness the semi truck behind us was paying attention of we would be dead! I was able to steer it to the shoulder of the road where I unhooked the battery hoping to reset the system to no avail. Waited on the side of the road till the tow truck got there. …”
NHTSA complaint #11728767, filed 2026-04 - Electrical system
Intermittent electrical faults and warning-light events
- 17 complaints (16%)
- median 12,400 mi at 0.9 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2025–2026
Complaints describe episodes where multiple dashboard warnings illuminate at once, the instrument cluster goes blank or the vehicle briefly loses power or shuts down; some owners report the dealer could not reproduce the fault after repeated visits. Others describe battery drain, a failed telematics module or a radio that needed replacement, with parts sometimes back-ordered. Reported from near-new up to about 30,000 miles, with many under 10,000; described as random and hard to reproduce.
What to check: Ask the seller for any repair orders covering module replacements or software updates, and verify the radio, cluster and connectivity features work through a full start-up cycle.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“My 2025 Chevy Silverado ZR2 has experienced the same dangerous system failure five times. While driving, every warning light on the dash activates, I lose power steering, and the vehicle completely shuts down and won’t restart. This creates an extreme safety risk — the first failure happened on a local road, but most recently, it occurred while my family was driving out of state during a holiday. The truck has now been out of service for over 50 cumulative days across these repeated incidents. …”
NHTSA complaint #11675195, filed 2025-07“when entering traffic vehicle wheels locked up and engine stopped, when restarted vehicle was in limp or reduced power mode, check engine light is on, message on screen and in app identifies transmission and electrical problem. anti slip was engaged automatically upon restart.”
NHTSA complaint #11721689, filed 2026-03 - Electrical system
Loss of cabin audio and infotainment glitches
- 18 complaints (17%)
- median 1,537 mi at 0.8 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2025–2026
Owners report times when all cabin sound drops out, including the radio, turn-signal clicks and safety-system alerts, and returns only after a restart. Others mention the infotainment screen failing to shut off, Bluetooth or Apple CarPlay dropping out, and a dealership attributing it to software. Reported across the first year of ownership, often within the first few thousand miles; described as intermittent.
What to check: During a test drive, check that audio, turn-signal sound and warning chimes all work, and ask whether any radio or infotainment software updates have been installed.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The vehicle was a service loaner provided to me but it was factory new with the sticker still on the window. The dealer told me they would still sell the vehicle as new. When I started it, I had a display screen that indicated it was in a Demo mode. Taking it out of Demo mode would have required me to confirm that I had purchased the vehicle. The volume control and power control for the audio were not working at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #11686379, filed 2025-09“My vehicle frequently loses all cabin sound, including the radio, audible turn signal, and forward/rear collision and lane departure warnings. When this occurs, the cabin is completely silent. The loss of radio audio is an inconvenience, but the loss of safety feature alerts is a clear hazard. My dealership has suggested this may be related to a recent software update; however, there is no apparent correlation between the updates and when the issue occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #11722775, filed 2026-03 - Engine
Excessive oil use and internal engine wear
- 11 complaints (10%)
- typically at 1.3 yrs old
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2025–2026
Owners report needing to add oil between changes, in some cases about a quart every 1,000 to 2,000 miles, along with rough idle, a low oil pressure message at speed and metal debris found in the oil or filter. Some say the dealer described the oil consumption as normal, while others had cylinder damage found and a replacement engine authorized. Mostly reported between roughly 6,000 and 27,000 miles; several owners mention noticing it within the first year of ownership.
What to check: Check the oil level and look and smell the dipstick before buying, and ask whether oil has been added between scheduled changes. Request records of any compression or cylinder inspection.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Was driving home from going to dinner on Jan 4th Sunday lower acceleration than usual . Did not think anything about it got up on the 5th January 2026 to goto work got on the interstate and a message power decline drove carefully. I changed direction and started driving to the dealership right as I got to the stop light by the dealership I got a message low oil pressure turn engine off. At which time the dealership checked the truck said the oil pump faulted and caused the engine to burn up,”
NHTSA complaint #11708982, filed 2026-01“The engine has been using atleast 1 quart of oil every 2000 miles. This is put my maintenance cost way above the estimated maintenance cost projected by the manufacturer This oil usage is also causing premature engine wear as it's a quart low every 2000 miles. Dealer responses was this is normal for this engine. I went back and forth with the about estimated maintenance cost and ofcourse there responses was it estimated, well that's a very inaccurate estimate or willful lie. Idk just not happy about it.”
NHTSA complaint #11761152, filed 2026-08 - Transmission and drivetrain
Transmission shudder, harsh shifting and stalling
- 15 complaints (14%)
- median 15,000 mi at 1.7 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2025–2026
Complaints describe rough or irregular shifting in the lower gears, a jerking transmission, a service transmission message and instances where reverse would not engage. Some owners report the dealer replaced the valve body or shifter assembly, and a few note the part was on back order. Mostly reported between about 6,000 and 15,000 miles, with some at higher mileage.
What to check: Test drive through all gears including reverse and a slow-speed stop-and-go stretch, and ask for transmission service records or software updates.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Shifting thru lower gears was irregular in lower gears 12/02/2025. Made appointment with dealer on 12/04/2025 they could not duplicate. 12/16/2025 Reverse would not work. Tried to take to dealer and couldn't go over thirty mile per hour without transmission jerking. was towed to dealer on 12/17/2025. it's been there since.”
NHTSA complaint #11707111, filed 2025-12“Was driving and vehicle went into neutral and reduced acceleration drive with care message along with a illumination of a engine appeared on dash, dealer diagnosed faulty valve body on transmission”
NHTSA complaint #11738325, filed 2026-05
Buying note. This model year is recent enough that much of its history is still being written, so a careful service-history check matters more than mileage. Ask specifically about engine work or oil consumption, electrical repairs and transmission service, and confirm any software updates have been applied.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 108 consumer complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 4 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 475 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine57 53%
- Electrical system26 24%
- Other or unknown9 8.3%
- Fuel system7 6.5%
- Brakes6 5.6%
- Steering4 3.7%
- Vehicle speed control4 3.7%
Also reported: Lane departure (2), Air bags (1), Engine cooling (1), Exterior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seat belts (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Engine: “My Silverado is a 2025 with the 6.2 engine and recently the dealer found metal shavings in the oil which is premature engine failure. My truck is not part of the recall because it is a newer year but these engines keep blowing up theres alot of us please help with another recall for the newer years.”
NHTSA complaint #11772813, filed 2026-10Electrical system: “Prior to this incident, I had been having issues with my fuel management system give a “reduced acceleration” warning (codes P0087, P228B) in weather below 28-30F. It was in the shop 3 times prior: first time was “bad fuel”, second had my fuel rail and fuel filter replaced, and third time I had my high pressure fuel pump replaced (also had a rear crank seal leak). …”
NHTSA complaint #11716292, filed 2026-02Transmission and drivetrain: “Transmission warning light came on the dash saying may not be able to shift soon. I dropped of at the dealer and they said they were backed up on that department I would have to leave it there and they would diagnose in a week and let me know. Still waiting 6.2 zr2”
NHTSA complaint #11714628, filed 2026-01Forward collision avoidance: “I was driving on the freeway and got a service trailer brake system and a brake system failure 62mph top speed. I exited the freeway and came to a stop sign and hit my brakes to stop but was unable to stop and blew through the stop sign. Luckily there were no cars at the intersection and I was by myself.”
NHTSA complaint #11761733, filed 2026-09Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,000 and 15,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 1500 · regular cab 4WD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.1% risk |
| Silverado 1500 · extended cab 4WD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.1% risk |
| Silverado 1500 · crew cab 4WD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.8% risk |
| Silverado 1500 · extended cab RWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.1% risk |
| Silverado 1500 · crew cab RWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.1% risk |
| Silverado 1500 · regular cab RWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.1% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating; 2026: 4–5 stars overall. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 2WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Silverado 2WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 18 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Silverado 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Silverado 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Silverado 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Silverado 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Silverado 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,850 |
| Silverado 4WD ZR2 | 6.2L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 14 | 17 | 15 | $5,500 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 16 | 17 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 14 | 17 | 15 | $5,500 |
| Silverado 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl · diesel | 10-speed automatic | 23 | 29 | 26 | $3,700 |
| Silverado 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl · diesel | 10-speed automatic | 22 | 26 | 24 | $4,000 |
6 more EPA-rated versions are not shown.
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- PE25001Loss of motive power due to engine failureClosed · Jan 16, 2025
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 475 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038596Oct 17, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio.
- 11038460Oct 7, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
- 11038463Oct 5, 2026Other or unknown. This document assists GM dealer technicians with diagnosing torque converter concerns to ensure torque converter replacement is necessary. The torque converter part number will be placed on order…
- 11038139Oct 5, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a GDS automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software in the scan tool
- 11038136Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being…
- 11038132Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037551Sep 21, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates an issue with a service column lock message and DTC U3000. Engineering is working on the issue and in the meantime dealerships are to reset/clear the DTC…
- 11037445Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key cycle. The condition…
- 11037320Sep 10, 2026Other or unknown. This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
Other model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 127 | 4,000 | 3 | 4–5 | 19 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 108 | 7,000 | 0 | 5 | 19 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 320 | 10,709 | 2 | 5 | 18 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 391 | 34,000 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 44 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 656 | 36,750 | 6 | 4–5 | 18 | 60 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 855 | 56,000 | 8 | 4–5 | 17 | 70 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 750 | 27,177 | 12 | 4–5 | 19 | 77 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 1,097 | 15,727 | 10 | 4–5 | 19 | 90 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 523 | 37,500 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 37 · Typical | Stable |
| 2017 | 714 | 44,500 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 55 · Typical | Stable |
| 2016 | 797 | 47,000 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 66 · More | Stable |
| 2015 | 1,111 | 54,792 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 57 · Typical | Falling |
| 2014 | 1,437 | 63,000 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 67 · More | Falling |
| 2013 | 302 | 60,000 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2012 | 216 | 75,000 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 565 | 70,000 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 5 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 363 | 67,000 | 3 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 445 | 70,000 | 3 | — | 16 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 914 | 70,000 | 3 | — | 17 | 15 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 849 | 70,000 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 359 | 60,000 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 525 | 62,220 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 797 | 68,541 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 805 | 80,317 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 509 | 87,990 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 468 | 90,000 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 614 | 100,000 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 587 | 110,896 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1998 | 361 | 73,576 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 555 | 89,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1996 | 7 | 110,250 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 10 | 150,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Owners of this model year most often describe engine problems, typically loss of power, warning messages and, in a number of cases, engine replacement at relatively low mileage. The issues reported most often: Engine failure / sudden loss of power; Intermittent electrical faults and warning-light events; Loss of cabin audio and infotainment glitches.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 108 consumer complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 57 complaints (53% of the total), followed by electrical system with 26.
Has the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 6 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (Silverado 2WD, 2.7L 4-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reported?
Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,000 miles and the middle half falls between 3,000 and 15,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.