2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Among the better years
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is among the quieter years of the Silverado 1500 on NHTSA's books: 126 complaints (82% below the model's median year), no recalls, and no open investigations.
Engine leads the complaint categories with 39 reports (31% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.
126
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
2
Crash-involved
6
Fires reported
5
Injuries
0
Deaths
5
NCAP overall · of 5 stars
How does 2025 compare to other Silverado 1500 years?
What are the most common 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 39 | 31% | ▼ down |
| Electrical System | 22 | 17% | ▼ down |
| Driver Assistance | 18 | 14% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 16 | 13% | ▼ down |
| Other | 6 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Fuel System | 6 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Steering | 4 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 4 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Speed Control | 3 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 2 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Visibility & Wipers | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 1 | 1% | — flat |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — flat |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Trailer Hitch | 1 | 1% | — flat |
| Airbags | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“Driving south on I95 under normal condition. After driving for about a hour truck started smoking under the hood. I pulled over and turned off vehicle. I released the latch to open hood. When I got out of the vehicle to lift the hood there were flames coming from both sides of the hood. I did not…”
“1st incident My son was driving the truck when all the emergency lights came on. He pulled over and the engine was on fire. He ran to a strangers house to get buckets of water not safe for my child at all. Come to find out that an engine rod slipped and put three holes through the engine causing…”
“The radio system is severely defective, exhibiting: â¢Complete loss of sound with no audio output â¢Severe crackling and static when sound does work â¢Intermittent failures that create safety concerns when navigation or hands-free calling fails. Turn signals have no sound or alerts from…”
“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…”
“Driving south on I95 under normal condition. After driving for about a hour truck started smoking under the hood. I pulled over and turned off vehicle. I released the latch to open hood. When I got out of the vehicle to lift the hood there were flames coming from both sides of the hood. I did not…”
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — common questions
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 126 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Silverado 1500 year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2025 Silverado 1500 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (39 complaints), electrical system (22 complaints), driver assistance (18 complaints).
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Silverado 1500 years to avoid are 2014, 2019, 2015, 2008, 2007, 2016, 2021, 2020, 2022, 2011, 2009, 2023, 2010, 2013, 2024, 2012. The cleanest record among Silverado 1500 years belongs to 1995.
How safe is the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.