Model year 2025 · Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD

2025 Chevrolet Silverado: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado at 15–26 mpg combined (gas versions) and 64–70 MPGe combined with 282–492 miles of EPA-rated range across 33 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 122 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

15–26

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as SILVERADO 1500, SILVERADO EV.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2025 Chevrolet Silverado recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado, newest first.

Forward collision avoidance: Warnings: External/pedestrian alert and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V937000 Reported Dec 18, 2024
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N242483530)
Components
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings: External/pedestrian alert; Electrical system: Body control module/bcm
Units affected
46 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2025 Chevrolet Silverado fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2025 Chevrolet Silverado EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Silverado 2WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular17/21/19 mpg—$3,550470
Silverado 2WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular18/21/19 mpg—$3,550468
Silverado 2WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel DriveDiesel23/29/26 mpg—$3,700399
Silverado 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16/21/18 mpg—$3,700490
Silverado 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16/21/18 mpg—$3,700491
Silverado 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular17/20/18 mpg—$3,700482
Silverado 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular17/20/18 mpg—$3,700481
Silverado 4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel22/26/24 mpg—$4,000428
Silverado 4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel22/25/23 mpg—$4,150434
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cyl ffvAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8515/19/17 mpg288/340 mi$3,950524
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular15/19/16 mpg—$4,200546
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular16/19/17 mpg—$3,950520
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular16/19/17 mpg—$3,950525
Silverado 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium15/20/17 mpg—$4,850528
Silverado 4WD ZR23.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel20/23/21 mpg—$4,550479
Silverado 4WD ZR26.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium14/17/15 mpg—$5,500591
Silverado Cab Chassis 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15/18/16 mpg—$4,200551
Silverado Cab Chassis 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular14/16/15 mpg—$4,450592
Silverado EV (11 kW Charger)Electric (189 and 189 kW ACPM)Single-speed4-Wheel DriveElectricity74/61/68 MPGe408 mi
49.9 kWh/100 mi		$1,1000
Silverado EV (19 kW Charger)Electric (189 and 189 kW ACPM)Single-speed4-Wheel DriveElectricity70/59/64 MPGe390 mi
52.4 kWh/100 mi		$1,2000
Silverado EV 2WTElectric (189 kW ACPM)Single-speed4-Wheel DriveElectricity73/60/66 MPGe282 mi
50.8 kWh/100 mi		$1,1500
Silverado EV 5WT (11 kW Charger)Electric (189 and 189 kW ACPM)Single-speed4-Wheel DriveElectricity77/63/70 MPGe422 mi
48.3 kWh/100 mi		$1,1000
Silverado EV 5WT (19 kW Charger)Electric (189 and 189 kW ACPM)Single-speed4-Wheel DriveElectricity77/63/70 MPGe422 mi
48.3 kWh/100 mi		$1,1000
Silverado EV 8WTElectric (189 and 189 kW ACPM)Single-speed4-Wheel DriveElectricity74/61/68 MPGe492 mi
49.9 kWh/100 mi		$1,1000
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular16/17/16 mpg—$4,200541
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular16/17/16 mpg—$4,200538
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel21/24/23 mpg—$4,150450
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel21/24/22 mpg—$4,350456
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD5.3L 8-cyl ffvAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8515/19/17 mpg288 mi$3,950524
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular15/19/16 mpg—$4,200546
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular15/18/16 mpg—$4,200545
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular15/18/16 mpg—$4,200545
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium14/17/15 mpg—$5,500593

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2025 Chevrolet Silverado crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2025 Chevrolet Silverado NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars19.8%Standard & Optional
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars19.1%Standard & Optional
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars19.1%Standard
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars19.1%Standard
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars19.1%Standard
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars19.1%Standard
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV PU/CC AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars11.1%Standard & Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2025 Chevrolet Silverado owner complaints

Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado, most recently on Oct 22, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2025 Chevrolet Silverado complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine57
Electrical system30
Power train22
Unknown or other15
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings8
Fuel/propulsion system8
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking7
Service brakes6
Vehicle speed control6
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control5

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Silverado model years

Chevrolet Silverado by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Silverado15–25 mpg · 64–70 MPGe61325/5
2024 Silverado15–26 mpg · 63–67 MPGe63455/5
2023 Silverado15–26 mpg33915/5
2022 Silverado14–26 mpg66545/5
2021 Silverado14–27 mpg88515/5
2020 Silverado15–27 mpg127505/5
2019 Silverado15–21 mpg101,0975/5
2018 Silverado17–20 mpg75265/5
2017 Silverado17–20 mpg78395/5
2016 Silverado17–20 mpg148025/5
2015 Silverado17–20 mpg181,1835/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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