2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 56 owner complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770044 (filed 10/09/2026): “The contact owns a 2025 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated the engine was knocking at initial start-up. the contact informed the dealer and confirmed that the vehicle was not under recall. the contact decided not to take the vehicle to the dealer. the contact manufacturer was informed of t…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770061 (filed 10/09/2026): “On july 4, 2026 while driving with my family up a two lane state road headed to the lake cruising 55mph the engine blew and locked up with no warning, no check engine light or anything causing me to almost wreck and leaving me and my family stranded in a dangerous situation for a moment. i drive ou…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769705 (filed 10/07/2026): “The contact owns a 2025 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle lost automotive power. the vehicle was restarted within seconds and the message "push to start" was displayed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
AutoZone · O'Reilly · Advance · RockAuto