2025 Chevrolet Silverado

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Engine

Engine leads by volume: 51 of 111 complaints (46%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 329 in 2024 to 111 in 2025.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 4 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2025: 6 electric configuration(s), excluded from the figures and bar above; 7 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category2023202420252026vs. 2025 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Annual fuel cost ($)3,100–5,1503,100–5,1503,300–5,1503,100–5,150
Combined MPG15–2615–2615–2615–25
City / Highway MPG14–24 / 17–2914–23 / 17–2914–23 / 16–2914–23 / 16–28
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)396–585397–591399–593402–593
Complaints filed37032911194Not compared
Recalls issued3616Not compared
Crash-involved complaints7920Not compared
Fire-involved complaints6040Not compared
Injuries reported2431Not compared
Deaths reported0000Not compared
Configurations compared16202018

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado have?

1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado?

Engine: 51 of 111 NHTSA complaints (46%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado get?

EPA rates it 15–26 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado?

EPA estimates $3,300–$5,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (33)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 10-spd63.0LRear-Wheel DriveDieselStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD23 mpg (high)29 mpg (high)26 mpg (high)$3,450399 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Automatic 8-spd42.7LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD17 mpg21 mpg19 mpg$3,300 (low)470 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic 8-spd42.7LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD18 mpg21 mpg19 mpg$3,300 (low)468 g/mi
Configuration 4Automatic 10-spd85.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD16 mpg21 mpg18 mpg$3,450490 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic 10-spd85.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD16 mpg21 mpg18 mpg$3,450491 g/mi
Configuration 6Automatic 10-spd63.0L4-Wheel DriveDieselStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD22 mpg26 mpg24 mpg$3,750428 g/mi
Configuration 7Automatic 10-spd63.0L4-Wheel DriveDieselStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD22 mpg25 mpg23 mpg$3,900434 g/mi
Configuration 8Automatic 10-spd63.0L4-Wheel DriveDieselStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD21 mpg24 mpg23 mpg$3,900450 g/mi
Configuration 9Automatic 10-spd63.0L4-Wheel DriveDieselStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD21 mpg24 mpg22 mpg$4,050456 g/mi
Configuration 10Automatic 10-spd63.0L4-Wheel DriveDieselStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD20 mpg23 mpg21 mpg$4,250479 g/mi
Configuration 18Automatic 10-spd86.2L4-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD14 mpg (low)17 mpg15 mpg (low)$5,150 (high)593 g/mi (high)
Configuration 19Automatic 10-spd86.2L4-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD14 mpg (low)17 mpg15 mpg (low)$5,150 (high)591 g/mi
Configuration 27Automatic 10-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicle 4WD14 mpg (low)16 mpg (low)15 mpg (low)$4,150592 g/mi
Show 20 more configurations
The remaining EPA-rated configurations on this page.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 11Automatic 8-spd42.7L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD17 mpg20 mpg18 mpg$3,450482 g/mi
Configuration 12Automatic 8-spd42.7L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD17 mpg20 mpg18 mpg$3,450481 g/mi
Configuration 13Automatic 8-spd42.7L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD16 mpg17 mpg16 mpg$3,900541 g/mi
Configuration 14Automatic 8-spd42.7L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD16 mpg17 mpg16 mpg$3,900538 g/mi
Configuration 15Automatic 10-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg19 mpg17 mpg$3,650524 g/mi
Configuration 16Automatic 10-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg19 mpg17 mpg$3,650524 g/mi
Configuration 17Automatic 10-spd86.2L4-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg$4,550528 g/mi
Configuration 20Automatic 10-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,900546 g/mi
Configuration 21Automatic 10-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,900546 g/mi
Configuration 22Automatic 10-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD16 mpg19 mpg17 mpg$3,650520 g/mi
Configuration 23Automatic 10-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg18 mpg16 mpg$3,900545 g/mi
Configuration 24Automatic 10-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD16 mpg19 mpg17 mpg$3,650525 g/mi
Configuration 25Automatic 10-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg18 mpg16 mpg$3,900545 g/mi
Configuration 26Automatic 10-spd85.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD15 mpg18 mpg16 mpg$3,900551 g/mi
Configuration 28Automatic (A1)4-Wheel DriveElectricityStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD74 MPGe61 MPGe68 MPGe$1,1000 g/mi
Configuration 29Automatic (A1)4-Wheel DriveElectricityStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD77 MPGe63 MPGe70 MPGe$1,1000 g/mi
Configuration 30Automatic (A1)4-Wheel DriveElectricityStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD74 MPGe61 MPGe68 MPGe$1,1000 g/mi
Configuration 31Automatic (A1)4-Wheel DriveElectricityStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD70 MPGe59 MPGe64 MPGe$1,2000 g/mi
Configuration 32Automatic (A1)4-Wheel DriveElectricityStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD77 MPGe63 MPGe70 MPGe$1,1000 g/mi
Configuration 33Automatic (A1)4-Wheel DriveElectricityStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD73 MPGe60 MPGe66 MPGe$1,1500 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine510300
Transmission & Drivetrain200000
Fuel System80100
Electrical300100
Brakes60000
Steering50000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires30000
Airbags & Restraints22020
Driver Assistance & Speed Control181000
Body, Seats & Latches30000
Visibility & Lighting40000
Other150110

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (1)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT · Campaign 24V937000 · Dec 18, 2024

    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.