2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems & Issues
2025 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated November 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 7 documented known issues, with 2 rated critical. The most serious are No reverse or no shift past third gear, 10-speed automatic — bulletin 25-NA-014 and Tailgate opens on its own or battery goes flat, water in the release switch — GM information PIT6435. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $150 to $1,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
General Motors (GM) has decided that certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar. The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function. In addition, it may block the vehicle's existing high-mounted brake light. As such, these vehicles may fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) was left in manufacturing mode and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
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What are the most common Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 7 documented issues. Documented issues include: No reverse or no shift past third gear, 10-speed automatic — bulletin 25-NA-014, Tailgate opens on its own or battery goes flat, water in the release switch — GM information PIT6435, Backup camera or all camera views go blank (owner reports). Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 7 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: No reverse or no shift past third gear, 10-speed automatic — bulletin 25-NA-014 and Tailgate opens on its own or battery goes flat, water in the release switch — GM information PIT6435. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems?
Repair costs for known Chevrolet Silverado 1500 issues range from $150 to $1,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 No reverse or no shift past third gear, 10-speed automatic — bulletin 25-NA-014?
On some 2024 Silverado 1500 trucks with the 5.3L V8 (and 2024–2025 trucks with the 3.0L Duramax) the 10-speed automatic may have no reverse or not shift past third gear, with DTC P2732 (Transmission Control Solenoid Valve 6 Stuck Off) set in the transmission control module. GM at… Severity: high.
What is the 2023-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tailgate opens on its own or battery goes flat, water in the release switch — GM information PIT6435?
GM says water can get into the external tailgate release switch and cause a false tailgate release. That can open the tailgate unexpectedly and wake the truck, intermittently draining the battery so the engine will not crank. GM Preliminary Information PIT6435 covers 2023–2025 Ch… Severity: high.
What is the 2022-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Backup camera or all camera views go blank (owner reports)?
Owners report the camera display failing: a black screen with a red or error camera icon when shifting to reverse, sometimes with every camera view black when selected from the menu. In the linked threads the cameras came back on their own after a few seconds or a few hours. The… Severity: medium.
What is the 2020-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Emission System or DEF level warnings, 3.0L Duramax — bulletin 22-NA-150?
On trucks with the 3.0L Duramax diesel, the check-engine light may come on with a "Service Emission System" and/or "DEF Level Low" message because the DEF level sensor reads incorrectly, erratically or stuck. GM says this may be caused by a software anomaly. It affects Chevrolet… Severity: medium.
What is the 2023-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Unwanted automatic braking — GM information bulletins 25-NA-118 and 24-NA-048?
GM says some customers comment that they have had an automatic emergency braking event, and has dealers formally verify these complaints. A separate GM bulletin says rear automatic braking may brake unwantedly, usually when reversing out of a garage or driveway, and attributes it… Severity: medium.
What is the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Complete Loss of Cabin Audio Including Audible Collision and Lane-Departure Warnings?
2025 Silverado 1500 owners report the truck starting up with no audio output at all — no radio, no audible turn-signal tick, no hazard-flasher click, no Apple CarPlay sound, and no chimes for forward-collision, rear-cross-traffic or lane-departure alerts. The cabin goes fully sil… Repairs typically run $150-$1,500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2024-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Infotainment screen freezes and stops responding to touch — GM information PIC6591D?
GM's Preliminary Information PIC6591D lists, among several concerns with the IOR radio, a radio screen that may become frozen and unresponsive to touch, along with unstable wireless or wired CarPlay/Android Auto projection. GM attributes these to a software anomaly. PIC6591D (Jan… Severity: low.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.