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2025 Chevrolet Silverado Ev problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 25 complaints on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Ev — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

25

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Silverado Ev years?

Silverado Ev NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted42 complaints2024: 42 complaints2025: 25 complaints2026: 6 complaints
Silverado Ev NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Ev problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance728%
Other624%
Electrical System416%
Speed Control312%
Airbags14%
Visibility & Wipers14%
Brakes14%
Lighting14%
Transmission14%

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Ev have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V937000Driver AssistanceDecember 18, 2024 · 46 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · June 11, 2026 · crash

“Navigational system is not functioning properly. On Star button remains in on position. All apps on dash will not connect to internet. Google Map cannot locate exact location of vehicle. Also phone app for the vehicle no longer communicating with the truck. Can only use key fab for minor functions.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · November 12, 2025

“While driving, the infotainment display went blank except for hvac display and became unresponsive. Within two minutes the instrument panel froze. Speed no longer updated. Turn signals no longer worked. Vehicle could not be powered off. Drive, reverse and park shifting worked. Camera displayed when…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 9, 2025

“Onstar no longer working and the Onstar Module that needs to replaced is on backorder with no time frame of getting the part. Happening to many GM vehicles with Onstar.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · November 13, 2025

“Observation: "While operating the vehicle in Reverse (R) with the One-Pedal Driving (OPD) mode enabled, the expected aggressive regenerative braking deceleration is disabled or significantly reduced compared to when driving forward in Drive (D). ​Safety Concern: "This creates an unexpected…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 9, 2025

2025 Chevrolet Silverado Ev — common questions

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Ev reliable?

The record is thin — 25 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2025 Silverado Ev problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (7 complaints), other (6 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints).

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Ev have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Ev. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Silverado Ev years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Silverado Ev years to avoid are 2024. The cleanest record among Silverado Ev years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Ev?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Ev 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.