2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 29 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 64 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 81 |
| 2000 | 132 |
| 2001 | 300 |
| 2002 | 351 |
| 2003 | 449 |
| 2004 | 368 |
| 2005 | 269 |
| 2006 | 177 |
| 2007 | 204 |
| 2008 | 191 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 104 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 177 |
| 2016 | 122 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 105 |
| 2021 | 89 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 142 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
10 of 29 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
- Multiple system failure. Truck presented with oil or ATF leaking from the transmission bell housing and transmission inspection port cover. First detected by me at 30k mile oil change.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-25
Transmission lock-up while driving. Rear end of vehicle jumped up felt like I was rear ended. If this happened at higher speed or when towing it could cause serious injury to myself or others.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-08
Electrical system
8 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Radio does not emit sound also canceling all warning noises for fuel level, turn signals, seat belts, open door in motion. This problem is not only a saftey hazard for drivers its a major annoyance. Honestly find it quite distracting.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22
Also filed under Seat belts
Engine
7 of 29 total reports mention: engine.
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Vehicle loses power when entering roadway. Vehicle fires at idle. Vehicle dies on roadway. Vehicle lurches aggressively without control. Vehicle shifts erratically and with aggression.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-21
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Structure
3 of 29 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Steering
2 of 29 total reports mention: steering.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Date not on fileTires26V530000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, update the engine control module (ECM) software, apply a tire label overlay, inflate tires to the correct pressure, and perform a tire pressure monitor system (TPMS) re-learn process as necessary, free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V530000 · Tires
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.