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2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age — inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
12 owner complaints · 1 recalls · data verified July 10, 2026 · source: NHTSA
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Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.
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Full methodology →The road ahead
What breaks on a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, plotted where owners report it happening.
Electrical system
33%4 complaints · 4 in the last 2 years
“The infotainment system regularly stops producing audio. This applies to all audio, including turn signal, navigation, radio and Apple Carplay. Yes, it's available to …”
Transmission & drivetrain
25%3 complaints · 3 in the last 2 years
“VALVE BODY FAILURE. TRUCK IS 6 MONTHS OLD. JUST HIT 37000 MILES. ENGINE BRAKE DISENGAGED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRAILERING OPTION DISABLED, AND WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1S…”
Brakes
25%3 complaints · 3 in the last 2 years
“The trailer brake controller randomly shuts down. We have gone through our trailer meticulously and have found zero issues. We have used this trailer with other trucks…”
Engine
17%2 complaints · 2 in the last 2 years
“Exhaust fumes are returned back in to the cab of the truck. Exhaust fumes, particularly from diesel engines, are highly dangerous, containing carbon monoxide, nitrogen…”
Recalls (1)
Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.
Fuel System, Gasoline · 26V129000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and GMC Sierra 3500 vehicles with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks (RPOs L8T and N2N). The rear fuel pump may not transfer adequate fuel to the front tank, causing an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: The vehicle's engine control module (ECM) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262544420. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
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