2025 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2025 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 has 124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.6x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (31% of all complaints), specifically: days after purchasing the vehicle brand new back in 2023, it began having issues with what they thought was the new 4 cylinder mode working itself in or electrical shifting needed to be replaced… after numerous years of being stalled out on highways, unnecessary repairs made, lose of business reven. ⚠️ 6 fire reports filed.

6 fire reports 1 injury

124

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

38 complaints

31%

• Days after purchasing the vehicle brand new back in 2023, it began having issues with what they thought was the new 4 cylinder mode working itself in or electrical shifting needed to be replaced… After numerous years of being stalled out on highways, unnecessary repairs made, lose of business reven
• The "Auto-stop" feature of the engine apparently automatically turns itself on every time the engine is started. there is no warning light or other indication that it is on except a very small light ON THE SWITCH TO SHUT OFF. The auto-stop function itself is inherently unsafe because it shuts the e
• when coming to a stop, the truck idols high before slowly going down. Seems unsafe as if is not wanting to stop. I am also hearing a chirping coming from under the hood.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 3 fire reports

“Days after purchasing the vehicle brand new back in 2023, it began having issues with what they thought was the new 4 cylinder mode working itself in or electrical shifting needed to be replaced… After numerous years of being stalled out on highways, unnecessary repairs made, lose of business reven”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

22 complaints

18%

• Days after purchasing the vehicle brand new back in 2023, it began having issues with what they thought was the new 4 cylinder mode working itself in or electrical shifting needed to be replaced… After numerous years of being stalled out on highways, unnecessary repairs made, lose of business reven
• Driving on road at approximately 30 mph. All lights on dash came on and car braked suddenly immediately stopping the vehicle in the middle of traffic. Could not release the brake. Car was idling very rough during this time. Turned car off and back on. Brake released but still running very rough. Mad
• The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the key fob was accidentally depressed twice. There were no warning light lights illuminated. The contact stated that the design of the key fob was different from the key fob for a simila

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

16 complaints

13%

• Automatic braking disabled yet sensor stuck in Alert mode and slams on brakes pulling into parking spaces, backing up, etc
• Automatic braking disabled yet sensor stuck in Alert mode and slams on brakes pulling into parking spaces, backing up, etc
• Automatic braking disabled yet sensor stuck in Alert mode and slams on brakes pulling into parking spaces, backing up, etc

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Automatic braking disabled yet sensor stuck in Alert mode and slams on brakes pulling into parking spaces, backing up, etc”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

16 complaints

13%

• My 2025 Certified Pre-owned, 10 day old truck with approx. 6200 miles, was parked and I was unable to shift into reverse (as if in neutral). I put the truck in drive and entered the highway. About half a mile later, multiple warning lights appeared and the truck slowed, unable to shift out of gear.
• when coming to a stop, the truck idols high before slowly going down. Seems unsafe as if is not wanting to stop. I am also hearing a chirping coming from under the hood.
• Transmission would not engage reverse gear. Then forward drive gears hard shift and surging. Truck delivered to dealer, inspection revealed a bad valve body. Parts availability unknown. No warning lights or caution lights. Just broke in a parking garage in Aspen Co. I live in south Texas. Truck and

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“My 2025 Certified Pre-owned, 10 day old truck with approx. 6200 miles, was parked and I was unable to shift into reverse (as if in neutral). I put the truck in drive and entered the highway. About half a mile later, multiple warning lights appeared and the truck slowed, unable to shift out of gear. ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

6 complaints

• While putting bottom seat cover on my new truck in the back seat, I pushed the seat cover under the back rest and hit a very sharp piece of metal and cut my finger. I wrapped my finger up and continued the install. On the other side of the truck I hit another sharp piece of metal behind the back res
• A trailer hitch has an sticker stating the Tow Vehicle Maximum Trailer rating for the hitch. Owner's manual and towing safety stickers on the driver's side door only state the maximum dead weight for a hitch...that is the weight applied if a trailer is attached to the tow vehicle's hitch ball. This
• While driving down IH10 in Boerne, TX on Oct 15, 2025, I saw smoke coming into the vehicle from the A/C vents. I immediately pulled over and put it in park, opened the driver door to get out and turned back to my truck to flames shooting out between the rear passenger side of the cab and in front on

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“While putting bottom seat cover on my new truck in the back seat, I pushed the seat cover under the back rest and hit a very sharp piece of metal and cut my finger. I wrapped my finger up and continued the install. On the other side of the truck I hit another sharp piece of metal behind the back res”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 124 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: Days after purchasing the vehicle brand new back in 2023, it began having issues with what they thought was the new 4 cylinder mode working itself in or electrical shifting needed to be replaced… After numerous years of being stalled out on highways, unnecessary repairs made, lose of business reven
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Days after purchasing the vehicle brand new back in 2023, it began having issues with what they thought was the new 4 cylinder mode working itself in or electrical shifting needed to be replaced… After numerous years of being stalled out on highways, unnecessary repairs made, lose of business reven
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Automatic braking disabled yet sensor stuck in Alert mode and slams on brakes pulling into parking spaces, backing up, etc
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: My 2025 Certified Pre-owned, 10 day old truck with approx. 6200 miles, was parked and I was unable to shift into reverse (as if in neutral). I put the truck in drive and entered the highway. About half a mile later, multiple warning lights appeared and the truck slowed, unable to shift out of gear.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)