2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 100
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
None on file
None on file
52% of complaints
Complaints per year
2025: 100 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 555 |
| 1998 | 361 |
| 1999 | 587 |
| 2000 | 613 |
| 2001 | 468 |
| 2002 | 509 |
| 2003 | 805 |
| 2004 | 797 |
| 2005 | 525 |
| 2006 | 358 |
| 2007 | 849 |
| 2008 | 914 |
| 2009 | 445 |
| 2010 | 363 |
| 2011 | 564 |
| 2012 | 216 |
| 2013 | 301 |
| 2014 | 1,434 |
| 2015 | 1,105 |
| 2016 | 793 |
| 2017 | 713 |
| 2018 | 519 |
| 2019 | 1,084 |
| 2020 | 741 |
| 2021 | 839 |
| 2022 | 644 |
| 2023 | 385 |
| 2024 | 309 |
| 2025 | 100 |
| 2026 | 114 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
52% · 52 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-12
My truck (2025 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss LZ0 Duramax 3.0l) started to have problems when driving. At a stop light, I started to accelerate at about 2000-3000 RPM.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13
Also filed under Power train
Electrical system
25% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing key/sender and instrument cluster/panel.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-27
Also filed under Power train and forward collision avoidance
Power train
21% · 21 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle was stalling. The message "Transmission Service" was displayed on the instrument panel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13
Forward collision avoidance
12% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Fuel/propulsion system
7% · 7 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine: 52 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 25 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 21 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.