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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2025 Chevrolet Silverado Ev

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

1Recalls
12Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV

The Chevrolet Silverado EV is a full-size electric pickup truck aimed squarely at work-oriented buyers and tech-forward truck enthusiasts who want serious hauling capability without a combustion engine. Entering a fiercely competitive segment, it competes with the Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T, positioning itself as a rugged, purpose-built electric workhorse with mainstream Chevy credibility behind it.

VERDICT

The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Ev earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 87 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Silverado EV as a capable and technologically ambitious entry in the electric pickup segment, praising its driving refinement and feature set relative to traditional work trucks. Most acknowledge it as a strong competitor against established electric rivals, though some note that as a first-generation platform it continues to evolve in real-world ownership.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 11.1%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20536

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech2/10
Defect record18.5/20
Forward collision warning: Standard & OptionalLane departure warning: Standard & OptionalStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT24V937000

Risk: A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the software in the body control module (BCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 22, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242483530.

Reported 2024-12-18

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

1reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsUnknown Or Other 6Forward Collision Avoidance 4Electrical System 4Vehicle Speed Control 3Air Bags 1Lane Departure 1

Other Silverado Ev years

Rivals in Sedan (2025)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 20536), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Silverado Ev 2025. Class rank 62 of 90 in Sedan 2025. Methodology · Disclosure