2025 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2025 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500 has 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: the tailgate is unlatching itself (electronically). this occurs every 30 seconds when the vehicle is parked. this is a safety issue because if someone is standing or walking behind the vehicle, the tailgate will open and injure them. because the lights activate when the tailgate unlatches, the batte. ⚠️ 4 fire reports filed.

4 fire reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints

21%

• The tailgate is unlatching itself (electronically). This occurs every 30 seconds when the vehicle is parked. This is a safety issue because if someone is standing or walking behind the vehicle, the tailgate will open and injure them. Because the lights activate when the tailgate unlatches, the batte
• The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and towing a trailer or an RV, the brake pedal was depressed, and the trailer brake failed to engage. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failu
• The vehicle was driven to a job site in Gowanda NY. The computer indicated it neede to clean the exhaust filter. The truck was parked in an open area on a blacktop parking area. The truck finished a Regen approximately 30 minutes later. The vehicle was shut down and left unattended. Approx 30 minu

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

“The tailgate is unlatching itself (electronically). This occurs every 30 seconds when the vehicle is parked. This is a safety issue because if someone is standing or walking behind the vehicle, the tailgate will open and injure them. Because the lights activate when the tailgate unlatches, the batte”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

3 complaints

16%

• The trailer brake controller randomly shuts down. We have gone through our trailer meticulously and have found zero issues. We have used this trailer with other trucks without any issues. This truck brake controller is shutting down leaving the driver with out brakes. We almost had a wreck due
• We were towing our 2025 Brinkley Z3100 Fifth Wheel and had a complete loss of trailer brakes with no warning or notification during a trip to and from the tennessee mountains from Florida. Had we not noticed the poor stopping ability it would have been an issue on any downhill grades as the trailer
• This truck was parked on a job site, on a flat parking lot over blacktop, doing a regen for the 5th time in just a few days. The truck had 4,000 miles on it. When it completed the regen, we shut the truck off. Within 15 minutes the truck was fully engulfed in flames. A fire investigator looked at

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

“The trailer brake controller randomly shuts down. We have gone through our trailer meticulously and have found zero issues. We have used this trailer with other trucks without any issues. This truck brake controller is shutting down leaving the driver with out brakes. We almost had a wreck due ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

3 complaints

16%

• VALVE BODY FAILURE. TRUCK IS 6 MONTHS OLD. JUST HIT 37000 MILES. ENGINE BRAKE DISENGAGED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRAILERING OPTION DISABLED, AND WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP TO BE TOLD VALVE BODY FAILED. REPLACEMENT PART HAS BEEN ORDERED AND NO ETA ON AVAILABILITY. GM MIGHT NEED
• The vehicle was driven to a job site in Gowanda NY. The computer indicated it neede to clean the exhaust filter. The truck was parked in an open area on a blacktop parking area. The truck finished a Regen approximately 30 minutes later. The vehicle was shut down and left unattended. Approx 30 minu
• We were pulling a 5th wheel camper on the highway at 62 mph. We experienced a series of sudden breaking sensations. Engine RPMs did not change during these events. We had been traveling for 45 minutes and decided to cancel our camping trip and return home because we were afraid of getting strande

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

“VALVE BODY FAILURE. TRUCK IS 6 MONTHS OLD. JUST HIT 37000 MILES. ENGINE BRAKE DISENGAGED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRAILERING OPTION DISABLED, AND WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP TO BE TOLD VALVE BODY FAILED. REPLACEMENT PART HAS BEEN ORDERED AND NO ETA ON AVAILABILITY. GM MIGHT NEED”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

3 complaints

16%

• We were towing our 2025 Brinkley Z3100 Fifth Wheel and had a complete loss of trailer brakes with no warning or notification during a trip to and from the tennessee mountains from Florida. Had we not noticed the poor stopping ability it would have been an issue on any downhill grades as the trailer
• The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and towing a trailer or an RV, the brake pedal was depressed, and the trailer brake failed to engage. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failu
• On April 13, 2026, I experienced two safety-related malfunctions while driving my 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LTZ on a two-lane highway in light rain. At approximately 6:24:05 PM, the windshield wipers stopped in the upright position for about 2–3 seconds while the vehicle was in motion, causing

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

“We were towing our 2025 Brinkley Z3100 Fifth Wheel and had a complete loss of trailer brakes with no warning or notification during a trip to and from the tennessee mountains from Florida. Had we not noticed the poor stopping ability it would have been an issue on any downhill grades as the trailer ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

2 complaints

11%

• >Exhaust fumes are returned back in to the cab of the truck. >Exhaust fumes, particularly from diesel engines, are highly dangerous, containing carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and fine particles that can cause severe respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Short-term exposure l
• The vehicle was driven to a job site in Gowanda NY. The computer indicated it neede to clean the exhaust filter. The truck was parked in an open area on a blacktop parking area. The truck finished a Regen approximately 30 minutes later. The vehicle was shut down and left unattended. Approx 30 minu

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

“>Exhaust fumes are returned back in to the cab of the truck. >Exhaust fumes, particularly from diesel engines, are highly dangerous, containing carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and fine particles that can cause severe respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Short-term exposure l”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 19 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: The tailgate is unlatching itself (electronically). This occurs every 30 seconds when the vehicle is parked. This is a safety issue because if someone is standing or walking behind the vehicle, the tailgate will open and injure them. Because the lights activate when the tailgate unlatches, the batte
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: The trailer brake controller randomly shuts down. We have gone through our trailer meticulously and have found zero issues. We have used this trailer with other trucks without any issues. This truck brake controller is shutting down leaving the driver with out brakes. We almost had a wreck due
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: VALVE BODY FAILURE. TRUCK IS 6 MONTHS OLD. JUST HIT 37000 MILES. ENGINE BRAKE DISENGAGED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRAILERING OPTION DISABLED, AND WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP TO BE TOLD VALVE BODY FAILED. REPLACEMENT PART HAS BEEN ORDERED AND NO ETA ON AVAILABILITY. GM MIGHT NEED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: We were towing our 2025 Brinkley Z3100 Fifth Wheel and had a complete loss of trailer brakes with no warning or notification during a trip to and from the tennessee mountains from Florida. Had we not noticed the poor stopping ability it would have been an issue on any downhill grades as the trailer
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)