Model year
2025 Chevrolet Silverado
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Silverado for 2025. Under the matched names SILVERADO 1500, SILVERADO 2500, SILVERADO 3500, and SILVERADO EV, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 162 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for SILVERADO 1500 are ENGINE (56), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (24), POWER TRAIN (21). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 7 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 15–26 mpg combined and 64–70 MPGe combined and 48.3–52.4 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,100–$5,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,305 complaints
- 2001 877 complaints
- 2002 710 complaints
- 2003 695 complaints
- 2004 622 complaints
- 2005 316 complaints
- 2006 182 complaints
- 2007 183 complaints
- 2008 162 complaints
- 2009 76 complaints
- 2010 62 complaints
- 2011 75 complaints
- 2012 68 complaints
- 2013 64 complaints
- 2014 124 complaints
- 2015 76 complaints
- 2016 5 complaints
- 2017 125 complaints
- 2018 596 complaints
- 2019 1,195 complaints
- 2020 898 complaints
- 2021 978 complaints
- 2022 774 complaints
- 2023 456 complaints
- 2024 537 complaints
- 2025 162 complaints
- 2026 140 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2025. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| SILVERADO 1500 | 0 | 107 | 1 |
| SILVERADO 2500 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| SILVERADO 3500 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| SILVERADO EV | 1 | 14 | 0 |
Recalls for SILVERADO 1500
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for SILVERADO 1500
107 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 4, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for SILVERADO 1500
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA26005 | Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy · ENGINE | Aug 20, 2026 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| 1500 PU/CC RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 1500 PU/EC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 1500 PU/RC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 2500 PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
| 2500 PU/CC RWD | Not rated | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
5 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 2WD · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 23 | 29 | 26 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Silverado 2WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 21 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Silverado 2WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 21 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Silverado 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Silverado 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Silverado 4WD · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 22 | 26 | 24 | — | — | $4,000 |
| Silverado 4WD · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 22 | 25 | 23 | — | — | $4,150 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 21 | 24 | 23 | — | — | $4,150 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 21 | 24 | 22 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Silverado 4WD ZR2 · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Silverado 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Silverado 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
20 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2025 Chevrolet Silverado at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.