2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
0 recalls, 150 complaints - 5/5 safety rating
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
150 total complaints
2 crashes 3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 30 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 |
| POWER TRAIN | 16 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 |
| STEERING | 8 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
ENGINE
Sep 9, 2026
Incident date: May 26, 2026
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.... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 3, 2026
Incident date: Sep 3, 2026
cold starts sometime there is an audible tick, there is also occasional low oil pressure and the gauge drops and returns to the normal range
ENGINE
Sep 3, 2026
Incident date: Sep 3, 2026
cold starts sometime there is an audible tick, there is also occasional low oil pressure and the gauge drops and returns to the normal range
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 2, 2026
Incident date: Jul 15, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that water was coming from underneath the driver’s side dashboard. Additionally, the steering wheel was jerking while the lan... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 2, 2026
Incident date: Aug 27, 2026
I was driving on the freeway and got a service trailer brake system and a brake system failure 62mph top speed. I exited the freeway and came to a stop sign and hit my brakes to stop but was unable to stop and blew through the stop sign. Luckily there were no cars at the intersection and I was by my... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Sep 2, 2026
Incident date: Aug 27, 2026
I was driving on the freeway and got a service trailer brake system and a brake system failure 62mph top speed. I exited the freeway and came to a stop sign and hit my brakes to stop but was unable to stop and blew through the stop sign. Luckily there were no cars at the intersection and I was by my... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 31, 2026
Incident date: Nov 27, 2025
The engine has been using atleast 1 quart of oil every 2000 miles. This is put my maintenance cost way above the estimated maintenance cost projected by the manufacturer This oil usage is also causing premature engine wear as it's a quart low every 2000 miles. Dealer responses was this is normal f... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 30, 2026
Incident date: Jul 5, 2026
4//6/26 took truck in for knocking noise on the passenger side of the engine- Service could not reproduce the knocking. 6-26-26 low oil light comes on just 3000 miles after oil change - took truck to the dealer - dealer put 2 quarts of oil in the engine. 7-5-26 truck is running poorly took truck i... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 28, 2026
Incident date: Aug 17, 2026
Total engine failure . While driving on the highway car started shaking violently and rattling. Car completely shut down was towed to Chevy dealership and was told it needed a full engine replacement. They said there was a hole in the engine the size of a tennis ball and said it was not user error... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 27, 2026
Incident date: Sep 4, 2025
There have been multiple instances of engine ticking upon start up. I have 4 videos with sound. I can provide a link if necessary to dropbox or google drive if necessary since there is no way to upload them to this site. This has been reported by GM 6.2L owners as being a precursor to engine failure... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 26, 2026
Incident date: Aug 22, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle remotely, an abnormal grinding and banging sound was heard emanating from the engine compartment. The vehicle independently shut off. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle remotely, but the ve... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 24, 2026
Incident date: Jul 21, 2026
The engine in my truck had a catastrophic failure (6.2 litre), same as the thousands with the same problem / failure. It had to be towed to the dealership where it underwent a complete engine replacement... it had 8,906 miles on it at the time of the engine failure. It died after making horrendous a... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 22, 2026
Incident date: Apr 24, 2026
Engine crank bearings failed at only 16,310 miles. Engine replaced with a new one due severe internal damage.
ENGINE
Aug 21, 2026
Incident date: May 23, 2026
After having the original '25 6.2L GM L87 engine experience crankshaft bearing failure at approx. 5,700 mi, (previously reported to the NHTSA), the (brand new) replacement engine failed approx. 14,000 mi. later for the exact same reason, crankshaft bearing failure. In both incidents, the failure cam... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 21, 2026
Incident date: Aug 21, 2026
Component Affected: Visibility: Interior Trim / Entertainment Center Bezel Glare Description of Safety Hazard:The interior styling of the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado RST contains a design flaw involving the polished chrome trim strip located directly below the main central entertainment center/infota... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 14, 2026
Incident date: Jul 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently went into LIMP Mode and failed to accelerate as needed. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The failure failed to be self-corrected after the vehicle was restar... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 14, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2026
2014 Nissan Parhfinder FWD Premium: this vehicles CVT joint failed that shirt the engine down to about 10 miles an hour immediately. Which caused me the driver to find a place to pull it off the road quickly. If a person or myself could not have a point to pull off the road or someone was behind the... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 14, 2026
Incident date: Jul 9, 2026
Vehicle showed "Engine Fault/Service Now". Drove to dealer. Told needed new engine as coolant had leaked into the third engine cyclinder. The cost would be $16,000. Research showed that Ford had had a program in place to fix this issue, but it had expired. Further research showed this was a known fa... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 13, 2026
Incident date: May 29, 2026
The engine has structural manufacturer defect causing extreme internal engine oil consumption with zero external leaks, creating a severe risk of sudden oil starvation catastrophic mechanical engine failure. The severe oil consumption problem was confirmed by a certified national corporate service c... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 13, 2026
Incident date: May 29, 2026
The engine has structural manufacturer defect causing extreme internal engine oil consumption with zero external leaks, creating a severe risk of sudden oil starvation catastrophic mechanical engine failure. The severe oil consumption problem was confirmed by a certified national corporate service c... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Jul 13, 2026
Incident date: Jun 8, 2026
I am reporting severe safety risks and inspection fraud on my AWD 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe (VIN: [XXX]) caused by Universal Hyundai in Orlando. Inspection Fraud: The dealer falsified safety metrics, marking my brakes as a failing 4mm to push a $659.90 repair (RO# XXX), then passed those exact brakes at... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 4, 2026
Incident date: Jul 3, 2026
Whenever in park or reverse the vehicle suddenly power cycles. The vehicle also power cycles when steering and locks the wheel. This can be fatal if it happens on the public road in the middle of traffic.
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 1, 2026
Incident date: Jun 13, 2026
Car surged as brakes were applied when stopping. Very dangerous. Could have easily rear-ended another vehicle. Surge was immediate and occurred when brake was being applied. Not confirmed yet, but another driver of vehicle told me of having similar problems when braking this car. Very scary. N... Read more
CHILD SEAT:HARNESS RETAINER/CHEST CLIP
Jul 1, 2026
Incident date: Jun 13, 2026
The contact owns a Chico Car Seat, Model Type: Fit 360, Model Number: 08087216240070, Manufactured Date: December 2025, and used in a 2025 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that the magnetic chest clip failed to remain closed as needed. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a replacement chest ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 28, 2026
Incident date: May 12, 2026
UNKNOWN Transmission jerking at low gears. Transmission randomly enters neutral when in traffic at low speeds when accelerating causing dangerous safety issues. Transmission randomly downshifts causing safety hazard. No warning lamps or messages. Started about 1 year after purchase and has progresse... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 28, 2026
Incident date: May 12, 2026
Headlight beams shake while driving causing strobe effect and causes me to feel ill and dizzy.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 22, 2026
Incident date: Jun 22, 2026
Vacuum pump failure causing hard brake pedal which made near to impossible to brake safely and properly that lead to timing chain issues
POWER TRAIN
Jun 22, 2026
Incident date: Jun 22, 2026
On June 14, 2026, one day after purchase, while driving through the Mojave Desert on I-15 in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the check engine light illuminated and remained on through Southern California. The vehicle required a jump start after being parked in a covered multi-level pa... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: May 15, 2026
Initial Breakdown: July 2024, my 2021 Kia Soul (under 40,000 miles) idled roughly and stalled while in motion. It restarted, but as a precaution, I towed it to Kia Greenbrier Chesapeake while it was operable. After diagnostics, the vehicle would no longer start. Warranty Denial: The dealer blamed e... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 27, 2026
Incident date: Jan 12, 2026
I am filing a complaint regarding a recurring safety-related electrical and AWD defect in my 2020 Ford Explorer. My vehicle repeatedly displays the following warnings while driving: “4WD Fault Service Required” “Service AdvanceTrac” “Pre-Collision Assist Not Available” “Hill Start As... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 27, 2026
Incident date: Jan 12, 2026
I am filing a complaint regarding a recurring safety-related electrical and AWD defect in my 2020 Ford Explorer. My vehicle repeatedly displays the following warnings while driving: “4WD Fault Service Required” “Service AdvanceTrac” “Pre-Collision Assist Not Available” “Hill Start As... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 16, 2026
Incident date: May 16, 2026
Driving the vehicle with my family in it on merrit parkway in ct 230 am on May 10 th Car rpm start going up and making noises and felt like gear not shifting in few seconds later car all sudden on its own shifted to neutral as my speed 55-60 mph was during that moment. And screen on dash went bla... Read more
STEERING
May 16, 2026
Incident date: May 16, 2026
Power steering has gone out.
STEERING
May 16, 2026
Incident date: May 16, 2026
While driving at any speed when steering wheel is at the 1 to 2 o' clock position on a right turn, steering wheel wobbles and regardless of road condition. Stabitrack warning light comes on occasionally.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 16, 2026
Incident date: May 2, 2026
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Safety Issue Summary: I am filing a complaint regarding critical safety defects with my vehicle. The truck displayed warning messages for traction control service and brake system failure on the instrument panel while parked in my driveway, prior to the vehicle becoming... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 15, 2026
Incident date: May 14, 2026
Sliding doors sometimes do not close all the way and then reopen automatically. You cannot press the sliding doors to close and walk away. You have to stay to make sure they close because often times it will kick back and reopen. You have to manually help push the sliding door to close. Elite trim h... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 15, 2026
Incident date: May 14, 2026
Sliding doors sometimes do not close all the way and then reopen automatically. You cannot press the sliding doors to close and walk away. You have to stay to make sure they close because often times it will kick back and reopen. You have to manually help push the sliding door to close. Elite trim h... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 13, 2026
Incident date: May 13, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that on several occasions while stopped and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle reversed inadvertently and then jerked forward to accelerate. The contact added that the battery was drained but the failure was not the most important to report... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 13, 2026
Incident date: May 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle began to shake independently. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front drive axel needed to be replaced. The contact was relating the failure ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 13, 2026
Incident date: May 11, 2026
Situation: Slowing on exit lane from freeway while in I-Pedal mode. Anomaly: As i gradually lifted the accelerator pedal, at about 61 mph the car strongly accelerated. My response: I lifted my foot entirely off the accelerator pedal and scanned the dash to confirm that cruise control was not activ... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 24, 2026
Incident date: Mar 4, 2026
6.2 gas Engine was knocking and shaking while driving it Engine is currently being replaced , but not finished yet Mechanic thinks some rod bearings are bad and maybe some pushrods No warning lights came on
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Apr 22, 2026
Incident date: Mar 18, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac CT5. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's side and the front driver's side door latches failed to unlock from the outside. In addition, the front passenger's side door latch failed to unlatch from the inside. The vehicle was tak... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 14, 2026
Incident date: Feb 18, 2026
On Tuesday April 14,2026 at 12 pm I was driving on a highway at 55 miles per hour.The vehicle completely shut off and decreased in speed to which I was able to steer off to the shoulder but had to maneuver for awhile to a space more ample since some areas were narrow.As I made attempts to start car ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 14, 2026
Incident date: Feb 18, 2026
Transmission has failed as have many others of the same year make and model without acknowledgement of a manufacturer defect
ENGINE
Apr 6, 2026
Incident date: Mar 6, 2026
Said it needed a map sensor. I replaced it and it started acting g crazy. Dying at stop lights making weird noises. I finally threw cod P0011 so I bought the oil control valve before it arrived ny car died. It skipped 5 or 6 teeth. 3,900 left to pay on it. Im a single mom and need my car to provide ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 4, 2026
Incident date: Mar 26, 2026
Ford had a recall on a Explorer's roof rack covers...In 2021 the dealer glued down the covers. Over time the glue has gone bad and both roof racks are loose causing concern. I recently found out that there was a fix for this. It was installing Christmas tree push clips into cover to secure them.... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2, 2026
Incident date: Mar 28, 2026
Heater Core Windshield fogging because of antifreeze fumes interfering with the HVAC Yes the issue has been confirmed by the dealer (Sansone Ram, NJ) I wasn't sure but kept smelling antifreeze in the cabin and the front windshield was interfering with my view in front of me. This Vehicle is a 2024... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE
Apr 2, 2026
Incident date: Mar 28, 2026
See attached document for complaint. I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding serious delays and lack of communication surro ding a safety recall repair for my VinFast vehicle. I received an Important Safety Recall Notice from VinFast Auto LLC regarding Recall Notice VPAC 379 / NHTSA Recal... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 1, 2026
Incident date: Dec 29, 2025
Safety Complaint – 2019 Ford Edge Transmission and Engine Shutdown Issues To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint to report ongoing safety-related defects with my 2019 Ford Edge, which I purchased new. At 30,000 miles, the auto on/off stopped working and was not fixed. After ap... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Mar 31, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
While driving at highway speeds, using cruise control, the vehicle occasionally brakes for no apparent reason with no vehicles or obstacles in the way. The braking is severe and could potentially cause me to be rear ended. The dealer inspected the vehicle and could not reproduce the problem. Ther... Read more
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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 19.8% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard & Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard & Optional |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 across all model years (1997, 2026).
110
Total Recalls
23,637
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1,187
Reported Crashes
396
Reported Fires
70
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 125 | View |
| 2025 (current) | 0 | 150 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 421 | View |
| 2023 | 3 | 535 | View |
| 2022 | 6 | 873 | View |
| 2021 | 8 | 1,100 | View |
| 2020 | 12 | 1,068 | View |
| 2019 | 10 | 1,566 | View |
| 2018 | 7 | 753 | View |
| 2017 | 6 | 957 | View |
| 2016 | 11 | 1,054 | View |
| 2015 | 11 | 1,430 | View |
| 2014 | 6 | 2,201 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 392 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 279 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 698 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 453 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 553 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 1,094 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 1,056 | View |
| 2006 | 0 | 464 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 643 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 951 | View |
| 2003 | 0 | 960 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 620 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 627 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 732 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 711 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 452 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 693 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 10 | View |