The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Silverado · 2025
2025 Chevrolet Silverado. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 8
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | Auto 8-spd | RWD | 17 / 21 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | Auto 8-spd | 4WD | 17 / 20 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | Auto 10-spd | RWD | 23 / 29 / 26 | Diesel | $3,650 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | Auto 10-spd | 4WD | 22 / 26 / 24 | Diesel | $3,950 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Auto 10-spd | RWD | 16 / 21 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Auto 10-spd | 4WD | 15 / 19 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Auto 10-spd | 4WD | 15 / 20 / 17 | Premium | $4,550 |
| Electric | Auto (A1) | 4WD | 74 / 61 / 68 | Electricity | $1,100 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,500 and 21,800 miles. Median 6,000, from 19 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8,500 | 3,600–39,000 | 8 |
| Electrical | 3,000 | 800–26,500 | 9 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 40% |
| Electrical | 27% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 22% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 14% |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 7% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
26V530000 Aug 2026 Tires / Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package. The tire information label may state the incorrect rear tire pressure, resulting in underinflated tires and preventing the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) from displaying a low tire pressure warning.
Risk. Driving with underinflated tires can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will inspect, update the engine control module (ECM) software, apply a tire label overlay, inflate tires to the correct pressure, and perform a tire pressure monitor system (TPMS) re-learn process as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy | 2026 | – |
Manufacturer communications 816
Chevy filed 816 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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