NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is a heavy-duty full-size pickup truck built for buyers who need serious towing and hauling capability. Aimed at contractors, fleet operators, and demanding private owners, it sits above the half-ton Silverado 1500 in capability and size. Despite the model data listing it as a sedan, this is firmly a work-focused truck, one of the most popular heavy-duty vehicles on American roads.
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 100 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the Silverado 2500 as a highly capable heavy-duty truck that competes strongly on towing performance and powertrain options. Most acknowledge it as a credible choice for demanding work applications, while noting that the cabin and technology have steadily improved over recent generations. Ride quality on unloaded pavement is commonly flagged as a tradeoff inherent to the heavy-duty segment.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20515
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
19 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.