2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV recalls 1
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."
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV safety ratings
Rollover risk: 11.1% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Side barrier test
Side pole testSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV PU/CC AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV efficiency & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 393
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 393.
This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Bulletin PIT6457C · Sep 2026This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
Bulletin PIC6540K · Sep 2026This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module.
Bulletin PIT6368E · Sep 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Bulletin PIT5698F · Sep 2026If a vehicle has an issue with super cruise inoperative tech is directed to follow a diagnostic path before replacing the Image processing module.
Bulletin PIT6426C · Sep 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Bulletin PIP4902W · Sep 2026This Preliminary information communicates how to move U018B from Current to History.
Bulletin PIC6583J · Sep 2026This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that GM is aware of the issue and the vehicle can still be driven. When a repair is available, this PI will be updated.
Bulletin PIT6544 · Sep 2026This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering investigation. Technicians must not replace the front camera module…
Bulletin PIT6503E · Aug 2026This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication
Bulletin PIT6541 · Aug 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SILVERADO EV AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Other
Issue: On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the pedestrian warning system not to work properly. As a result, the vehicle may not produce enough sound when the vehicle is stationary. New Canadian regulations require electric vehicles to make a minimum sound level when the vehicle is stationary. Safety Risk: A pedestrian warning system that doesn't work properly coul…
Transport Canada #2024763 · Dec 2024Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Chevrolet Silverado EV
The Chevrolet Silverado EV is a battery electric full-size pickup truck manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. Introduced in January 2022, the Silverado EV went on sale in 2023 for the 2024 model year in the North American market.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.