NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
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.
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.
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
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.