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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, a 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 2026-08-17. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 20536), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Silverado Ev 2025. Class rank 62 of 90 in Sedan 2025. Methodology · Disclosure