2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most-reported areas: Engine (52), Electrical System (24), Power Train (19).

Key takeaways

  • 99 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 1 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine5253%
Electrical System2424%
Power Train1919%
Unknown Or Other88%
Fuel/Propulsion System77%
Forward Collision Avoidance77%
Service Brakes55%
Back Over Prevention44%
Steering44%
Vehicle Speed Control33%
Lane Departure22%
Structure11%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD5/54/55/54/5
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD5/54/55/54/5
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD5/55/55/54/5
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD5/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Engine - filed 2026-09-20

The engine started making a ticking noise and getting a little louder while driving to dealer where I had purchased the veichle and had it serviced as called for . They had me leave to check it out , they called me 2 hrs later and said it would need a new engine and it had a spun crankshaft bearing and would be 3 weeks...

Engine - filed 2026-09-14

While driving interstate speed pulling a trailer on 08/13/25 had a complete loss of power and truck died. Had to merge on-to the shoulder of the interstate with no power. Parked along side of interstate until towing arrived approx. 2 hours after loss of power event. Truck was towed to Husker Chevrolet where the truc...

Engine - filed 2026-09-09

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle was losing power. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights and the engine warning light were flashing, and the message “Reduced Acceleration - Drive with Care” was displayed. The vehicle was operate...

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More for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.