Defect Summary: 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."
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The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV is associated with 14 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 3 reports (21% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 64 to 70 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 282–492 miles across 6 certified vehicle configurations.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 14 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
- • Primary Defect Domain: Other / Uncategorized (3 / 21%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 0 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
- • EPA Certified Range: 64 MPGe across 6 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado EV 5WT (11 kW Charger) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 77 MPGe | 63 MPGe | 70 MPGe | 422 mi | $1,100 / yr |
| Silverado EV 5WT (19 kW Charger) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 77 MPGe | 63 MPGe | 70 MPGe | 422 mi | $1,100 / yr |
| Silverado EV 8WT 100% Electric | Electric Motor | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 74 MPGe | 61 MPGe | 68 MPGe | 492 mi | $1,100 / yr |
| Silverado EV (11 kW Charger) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 74 MPGe | 61 MPGe | 68 MPGe | 408 mi | $1,100 / yr |
| Silverado EV 2WT 100% Electric | Electric Motor | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 73 MPGe | 60 MPGe | 66 MPGe | 282 mi | $1,150 / yr |
| Silverado EV (19 kW Charger) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 70 MPGe | 59 MPGe | 64 MPGe | 390 mi | $1,200 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC AWD | 11.1% |
Standard & Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard & Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
Summary of 14 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV problems & component breakdown (12 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV
How many safety recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV have?
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
NHTSA records list 14 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Other / Uncategorized, appearing in 3 filings (21% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
What is the electric driving range of the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
The all-electric 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 282 to 492 miles per full charge across certified configurations.
Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 70 MPGe based on standardized dynamometer laboratory testing.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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