2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems, complaints & recalls

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls (0)

No recalls on file.

NHTSA defect investigations

• EA26005Opened Aug 20, 2026Open

  Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

  On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.  This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued Recall 25V-274 to address concerns of engine failure in the L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issue. GM’s reca…

Recent 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Oct 7, 202630,000 miALElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was restarted within seconds and the message "Push to Start" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11769705 · source
2. Filed Sep 30, 2026COCrashDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   On XXX at ~3:00 p.m., I was driving my 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country (VIN [XXX]) in stop-and-go highway traffic with Super Cruise engaged. The vehicle ahead was a truck towing a low, empty flatbed trailer. My truck came to a complete stop behind the trailer. While stopped, with no accelerator input from me, the vehicle accelerated forward on its own and struck the rear of the flatbed before I could intervene. My foot was not on the accelerator. It appears the…

   NHTSA complaint #11767934 · source
3. Filed Sep 27, 2026CABrakes

   Brakes failed going into busy intersection with coming traffic. It can be available for inspection. Applied the brakes to stop at stop sign. Truck didn’t slow down - brakes went hard and my truck kept going. Escaped collision of oncoming vehicles going 55mph. Turned the truck a sharp left landing in first lane of traffic and quickly put into reverse. Going into the dealership Monday morning to have it checked. Happed too fast to notice any warning lamps etc..

   NHTSA complaint #11767294 · source
4. Filed Sep 27, 2026NCCrashDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   The specific cause has not been identified. On XXX6, my 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom LT Trail Boss unexpectedly rolled away while parked and unoccupied, striking another parked vehicle. The truck remains at Modern Chevrolet and is available for inspection. GM/ESIS opened a safety and product liability investigation and is arranging inspection/data retrieval. I parked at Walmart in [XXX], shut the truck off, exited, locked it, and walked away. Shortly afterward, I…

   NHTSA complaint #11767268 · source
5. Filed Sep 24, 2026CATransmission & Drivetrain

   I was traveling at 65 mph when my truck engine shut off, put itself in neutral, asked me to push the start button. And then the screen went black. Would not go into neutral for a tow. Taken to dealer where I purchased it from. Was told that the motor is seized.

   NHTSA complaint #11766797 · source
6. Filed Sep 20, 2026KSEngine

   The engine started making a ticking noise and getting a little louder while driving to dealer where I had purchased the veichle and had it serviced as called for . They had me leave to check it out , they called me 2 hrs later and said it would need a new engine and it had a spun crankshaft bearing and would be 3 weeks to get the new engine . They said my warranty would cover the billing . I’m presently waiting to hear from them . They told me that the new engine would have…

   NHTSA complaint #11765726 · source
7. Filed Sep 14, 2026IAEngine

   While driving interstate speed pulling a trailer on 08/13/25 had a complete loss of power and truck died. Had to merge on-to the shoulder of the interstate with no power. Parked along side of interstate until towing arrived approx. 2 hours after loss of power event. Truck was towed to Husker Chevrolet where the truck was diagnosed with engine failure. There was no warning of this catastrophic event. On 09/11/26 dealership called stating that they replaced the engine, however…

   NHTSA complaint #11764033 · source
8. Filed Sep 9, 202646,000 miGAEngine

   The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle was losing power. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights and the engine warning light were flashing, and the message “Reduced Acceleration - Drive with Care” was displayed. The vehicle was operated at reduced power and driven to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle as having engine failure; however, the part needed for the repair was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11763147 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology