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2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

1Recalls
12Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

The Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is a heavy-duty full-size pickup aimed squarely at buyers who need serious towing and hauling capability. Sitting at the top of GM's Silverado lineup, this Class 3 workhorse serves contractors, fleet operators, and truck enthusiasts who demand maximum payload and truckbed utility. It competes directly with the Ford F-350 Super Duty and Ram 3500, and its sheer size and weight capacity define its identity.

VERDICT

The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally find the Silverado 3500 to be a highly capable heavy-duty truck with a composed ride for its class and a well-structured, functional cabin. Driving dynamics are considered competitive with segment rivals, and the available powertrain options earn praise for real-world performance. Some reviewers note that interior refinement and materials quality trail lighter-duty truck alternatives in the same price range.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE26V129000

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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

Reported 2026-03-05

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

12 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
2reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 4Power Train 3Service Brakes 3Unknown Or Other 2Engine 2Fuel/Propulsion System 1

Other Silverado 3500 years

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2025. Methodology · Disclosure