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Owner complaints, recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings from public NHTSA and EPA data, updated Oct 17, 2026.
Fuel economy
15–26 mpgcombined; city 14–23, highway 16–29; every version of this model year
Five years of fuel
$17,100–$26,830U.S. average; Ohio $15,280–$25,280 at local prices; every version of this model year, electric versions apart; fuel only, not other costs of owning it; 15,000 miles a year, at EIA fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026. Electric versions: $6,630–$7,190 at U.S. average electricity prices
NHTSA's VIN data lists these trims for the 2025 Silverado. A trim's engine and numbers are shown as its own only where EPA names versions after the trim and no other version could be it; "seen with" means a source shows that engine on the trim, not that it was the only one. Recalls and complaints cover the whole model year: whether a recall applies to a car depends on its VIN, on NHTSA's recall lookup.
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Silverado. These are unverified owner reports, counted by the part of the car they name; one complaint can name several parts. Counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so they don't show how reliable a car is.
Complaints by part of the car
Part
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Engine
55
0
3
0
Electrical system
32
1
1
0
Power train
22
1
0
0
Unknown or other
15
0
1
1
Forward collision avoidance
14
3
0
0
Fuel/propulsion system
8
0
1
0
Vehicle speed control
7
1
0
0
Service brakes
6
0
0
0
Steering
5
0
0
0
Back over prevention
4
0
0
0
Lane departure
3
0
0
0
Air bags
2
2
0
2
11 more parts
Exterior lighting
2
0
0
0
Visibility/wiper
2
0
0
0
Engine and engine cooling
1
0
0
0
Latches/locks/linkages
1
0
0
0
Seat belts
1
1
0
2
Service brakes, hydraulic
1
0
0
0
Structure
1
0
0
0
Suspension
1
0
0
0
Tires
1
0
0
0
Trailer hitches
1
0
0
0
Wheels
1
0
0
0
Complaints by model year
Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, and counts aren't adjusted for sales, so a shorter bar doesn't mean a more reliable year.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Silverado over its history. Campaigns are matched by model and year, so each one may apply to a given car, and its repair may already be done: check a VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup for the open recalls on that exact car.
Electrical system: body control module/bcm; Forward collision avoidance: warnings
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."
Risk: 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.
Carmakers sent NHTSA 727 service bulletins and notices that cover the 2025 Silverado, the latest on Oct 7, 2026. They tell dealers how to fix known issues.
The parts they mention most: unknown or other (520), electrical system (110), fuel/propulsion system (50), engine (49), structure (36).
NHTSA defect investigations
Opening an investigation isn't a finding of a defect. Outcomes are as NHTSA's summary states them. A recall is shown as an investigation's outcome only where NHTSA's summary names it; other recalls NHTSA's file lists with it are marked as listed, not caused.
Investigation
Part
Opened
Status
Engineering analysis EA26005 Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy · covers 3 makes
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Specs
EPA class: standard pickup trucks. EPA greenhouse gas score: 2–10 out of 10. Each version EPA tested:
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Version
Engine
Transmission
Fuel
City / hwy / comb
Silverado Rear-Wheel Drive
3.0 L, 6 cyl, turbo
Automatic 10-spd
Diesel
23 / 29 / 26
Silverado 4-Wheel Drive
3.0 L, 6 cyl, turbo
Automatic 10-spd
Diesel
22 / 26 / 24
Silverado 4-Wheel Drive
3.0 L, 6 cyl, turbo
Automatic 10-spd
Diesel
22 / 25 / 23
Silverado Rear-Wheel Drive
2.7 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Automatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline
17 / 21 / 19
Silverado Rear-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline
16 / 21 / 18
Silverado 4-Wheel Drive
2.7 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Automatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline
17 / 20 / 18
Silverado 4-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline or E85
15 / 19 / 17
Silverado 4-Wheel Drive
6.2 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Premium Gasoline
15 / 20 / 17
Silverado 4-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline
16 / 19 / 17
Silverado 4-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline
15 / 19 / 16
Silverado Rear-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline
15 / 18 / 16
Silverado 4-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline
14 / 16 / 15
Silverado EV (11 kW Charger) 4-Wheel Drive
189 and 189 kW ACPM
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 408 miles of range
74 / 61 / 68 MPGe
Silverado EV (19 kW Charger) 4-Wheel Drive
189 and 189 kW ACPM
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 390 miles of range
70 / 59 / 64 MPGe
Silverado EV 2WT 4-Wheel Drive
189 kW ACPM
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 282 miles of range
73 / 60 / 66 MPGe
Silverado EV 5WT (11 kW Charger) 4-Wheel Drive
189 and 189 kW ACPM
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 422 miles of range
77 / 63 / 70 MPGe
Silverado EV 5WT (19 kW Charger) 4-Wheel Drive
189 and 189 kW ACPM
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 422 miles of range
77 / 63 / 70 MPGe
Silverado EV 8WT 4-Wheel Drive
189 and 189 kW ACPM
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 492 miles of range
74 / 61 / 68 MPGe
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4-Wheel Drive
3.0 L, 6 cyl, turbo
Automatic 10-spd
Diesel
21 / 24 / 23
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4-Wheel Drive
3.0 L, 6 cyl, turbo
Automatic 10-spd
Diesel
21 / 24 / 22
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline or E85
15 / 19 / 17
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4-Wheel Drive
2.7 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Automatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline
16 / 17 / 16
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline
15 / 19 / 16
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4-Wheel Drive
6.2 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Premium Gasoline
14 / 17 / 15
Silverado ZR2 4-Wheel Drive
3.0 L, 6 cyl, turbo
Automatic 10-spd
Diesel
20 / 23 / 21
Silverado ZR2 4-Wheel Drive
6.2 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Premium Gasoline
14 / 17 / 15
Sources and dates
U.S. EPA fuel economy data, file of Sep 29, 2026
NHTSA owner complaints, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA recalls, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA manufacturer communications, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA defect investigations, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, file of Aug 7, 2026
U.S. Energy Information Administration, file of Oct 12, 2026
Fuel cost: EPA mpg with fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026 and electricity prices for Jul 2026. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Oct 2026). Complaints are unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA. About the data