2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
21
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
25
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV
The 2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV has received a total of 21 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM. 25 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (6 complaints), Electrical System (3 complaints), and Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV, potentially affecting up to 92 vehicles.
Recall 24V937000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
| 46 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 24V937000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
| 46 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV
21 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Warning | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
On Star Telematics Module is failed and on backorder and no ETA according to dealership and ONSTAR. This is a safety issue as GPS is unavailable, SOS is unavailable, Cannot Locate Vehicle if lost or stolen. The company is very slow in response and this seems to be a global known issue.
On Star Telematics Module is failed and on backorder and no ETA according to dealership and ONSTAR. This is a safety issue as GPS is unavailable, SOS is unavailable, Cannot Locate Vehicle if lost or stolen. The company is very slow in response and this seems to be a global known issue.
On Star Telematics Module is failed and on backorder and no ETA according to dealership and ONSTAR. This is a safety issue as GPS is unavailable, SOS is unavailable, Cannot Locate Vehicle if lost or stolen. The company is very slow in response and this seems to be a global known issue.
July 2025 RO (mileage ~5,500): Propulsion reduced power; AC loss/no cooling; charging failure; loose weather stripping; shark fin antenna loose; brake pedal clicking on stops; OnStar connectivity loss. July 13-22 2025 (mileage ~6,000): Electrical impairments; reduced acceleration/speed; vehicle not charging; weather stripping missing/loose; shark fin coming loose; brake clicking during stopping; no OnStar connectivity. September 11-October 20 2025 RO (mileage ~8,000-10,000): Intermittent transmission warnings; unexplained gear shifts; backup camera blackouts; infotainment/cluster glitches/freezes; repeated brake pedal clicking; hypersensitive safety system (abrupt hard braking/pulling). Recent unrepaired issues (December 2025, mileage ~13,000-13,100): Intermittent transmission warning light (on for 24 hours then off); unexplained shift to reverse while in Drive (rolled backward at stop light. no gear user input here to put truck in reverse. Had to restart truck to fix.); backup camera cutouts/blackouts while moving; infotainment/cluster glitches; repeated brake pedal clicking (5-6x per stop); hypersensitive safety system (abrupt braking/pulling to one side, overcorrections are safety hazard).
July 2025 RO (mileage ~5,500): Propulsion reduced power; AC loss/no cooling; charging failure; loose weather stripping; shark fin antenna loose; brake pedal clicking on stops; OnStar connectivity loss. July 13-22 2025 (mileage ~6,000): Electrical impairments; reduced acceleration/speed; vehicle not charging; weather stripping missing/loose; shark fin coming loose; brake clicking during stopping; no OnStar connectivity. September 11-October 20 2025 RO (mileage ~8,000-10,000): Intermittent transmission warnings; unexplained gear shifts; backup camera blackouts; infotainment/cluster glitches/freezes; repeated brake pedal clicking; hypersensitive safety system (abrupt hard braking/pulling). Recent unrepaired issues (December 2025, mileage ~13,000-13,100): Intermittent transmission warning light (on for 24 hours then off); unexplained shift to reverse while in Drive (rolled backward at stop light. no gear user input here to put truck in reverse. Had to restart truck to fix.); backup camera cutouts/blackouts while moving; infotainment/cluster glitches; repeated brake pedal clicking (5-6x per stop); hypersensitive safety system (abrupt braking/pulling to one side, overcorrections are safety hazard).
Safety Rating for the 2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV
General Motors, LLC has issued 25 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT6487 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that this is a software concern and a new software will be released to correct it.
N252516700 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) in certain vehicles include battery-monitoring software. An update is available for this software that improves the BECM’s ability to detect moisture inside the RESS enclosure. Dealers are to reprogram the BECM with the updated software.
PIC6587D — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates That the active safety systems maybe inoperable and to perform a module reset to correct.
PIT6368B — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module.
PIT6402 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates a software concern where the technician may not be able to update the software in the Automatic Level Control Module and a work around to resolve that concern.
PIT6356B — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may be encountered with super cruise inop due to not seeing drivers face clearly. The tech is directed to inspect the Infrared LED's on the steering wheel and replace the wheel if necessary.
PIT6304D — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic Aid from root causing DTC: C1197 sym 92 caused by a pinched air inlet hose to the suspension compressor air leveling system and update the software in the K5 automatic level ride control module.
25-NA-108 — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides a procedure to inspect and verify the drive shafts are over extending past the 5mm tolerance, causing the customers concern of a fluid leak under the vehicle.
N242451390-03 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On certain vehicles listed above, the 12V Battery Negative Cable was erroneously labeled with a First Responder Emergency Cut Loop label. Dealers are to inspect and ensure that the High Voltage Service Lockout Harness has the Emergency Cut Loop label installed and the 12V Battery Negative Cable does not have...
PIE0834 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards the hood will not latch, open and/or gets stuck, hood ajar message displayed on driver information center (DIC), DTCs P257D, P257E, P257F, B1C80, B1C81, B1C85, B1C89, B1C8C, B1C8D,...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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