2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767268 (filed 09/27/2026): “The specific cause has not been identified. on xxx6, my 2025 chevrolet silverado 1500 custom lt trail boss unexpectedly rolled away while parked and unoccupied, striking another parked vehicle. the truck remains at modern chevrolet and is available for inspection. gm/esis opened a safety and product…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11766797 (filed 09/24/2026): “I was traveling at 65 mph when my truck engine shut off, put itself in neutral, asked me to push the start button. and then the screen went black. would not go into neutral for a tow. taken to dealer where i purchased it from. was told that the motor is seized.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11750118 (filed 07/13/2026): “My truck (2025 chevy silverado trail boss lz0 duramax 3.0l) started to have problems when driving. at a stop light, i started to accelerate at about 2000-3000 rpm. while doing so, there was a loud ticking/grinding noise coming from the transmission/bell housing area. on june 2nd, i dropped the truck…”
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
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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