The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 represents the seventh model year of the fourth-generation full-size half-ton truck, which was all-new for the 2019 model year. The seventh model year receives a variety of small changes – here’s exactly what’s new and different about the 2025 Silverado.
Model Line
The 2025 Silverado 1500 doesn’t see any changes to its model line, continuing to be offered as a full-size light duty pickup across the following trim levels and configurations:
Trim Levels
- Work Truck (WT/1WT)
- Custom (1CX)
- Custom Trail Boss (2CX)
- LT
- 1LT
- 2FL
- RST (1SP)
- LT Trail Boss (2LT)
- ZR2 (3LT)
- LTZ (1LZ)
- High Country (3LZ)
Configurations
- 2WD Short Bed Crew Cab (CC10543)
- 4WD Short Bed Crew Cab (CK10543)
- 2WD Standard Bed Crew Cab (CC10743)
- 4WD Standard Bed Crew Cab (CK10743)
- 2WD Standard Bed Double Cab (CC10753)
- 4WD Standard Bed Double Cab (CK10753)
- 2WD Standard Bed Regular Cab (CC10703)
- 4WD Standard Bed Regular Cab (CK10703)
- 2WD Long Bed Regular Cab (CC10903)
- 4WD Long Bed Regular Cab (CK10903)
Exterior
On the outside, the 2025 Silverado light duty does away with four exterior colors while adding two new ones:
Deleted colors:
- Dark Ash Metallic (G6M)
- Glacier Blue Metallic (GLT)
- Harvest Bronze Metallic (GXN)
- Lakeshore Blue Metallic (GXP)
New colors:
- Cypress Gray (GBD)
- Riptide Blue Metallic (GJV)
Dark Ash Metallic
Glacier Blue Metallic
Harvest Bronze Metallic
Lakeshore Blue Metallic
From there, the 2025 Silverado gains the Chevrolet Bowtie logo on the back wall of its bed when equipped with the spray-on bedliner. Note that some 2024 model year Silverados received this, while others did not; for the 2025 model year, this has been made standard for trucks with the spray-ins.
This is followed by changes in the availability of three tire options on the LT Trail Boss trim, as follows:
- LT275/65R18C blackwall Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires now optional on LT Trail Boss
- For the 2024 model year, this tire was standard on LT Trail Boss
- 275/60R20 all-terrain blackwall tires now standard on LT Trail Boss
- For the 2024 model year, this tire was optional on LT Trail Boss
- Spare 255/80R17SL all-season blackwall tire is now standard on LT Trail Boss
- For the 2024 model year, 265/70R17 was the standard spare on LT Trail Boss
- Spare 265/70R17SL all-season, blackwall tire is now optional on LT Trail Boss
Spray-on Bedliner CGN
Interior
The cabin sees no changes, carrying everything over from the 2024 model year.
Mechanical
From a mechanical standpoint, the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 sees two changes in the availability of the ten-speed automatic transmission:
- 10-speed automatic transmission (MI2) now requires 4WD 1WT Crew Cab model
- For the 2024 model year, 10-speed automatic transmission (MI2) was available with 2WD or 4WD
- For both 2024 and 2025 model years, the MI2 transmission is included and only available with Police Pursuit Package (9C1), Special Services Package (5W4) or E85 FlexFuel capability (FHS)
- 10-speed automatic transmission (MQB) now requires a 4WD model
- For the 2024 model year, 10-speed automatic transmission (MQB) was available on 2WD or 4WD
- For both 2024 and 2025 model years, the MQB transmission is one of two transmissions used in conjunction with the 3.0L I6 LZ0 turbodiesel Duramax engine
- The other transmission used in conjunction with the LZ0 is the 10-speed automatic (MQC), which has Electronic Transmission Range Selector (ETRS) and paddle shifters – features that the MQB lacks
Additionally, the 2025 Silverado 1500 gains the Universal Vehicle Module (KGU). This feature enables CAN readability of selected messages utilizing SAE J1939 formatting. The gateway module offers 10-switchable inputs and outputs, and includes a graphical user interface to customize specific needs with more than 150 operating parameters available to read.
Finally, E85 FlexFuel capability (FHS) on the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 L84 engine now requires the 4WD 1WT Crew Cab model. By comparison, the 2024 Silverado 1500 did not require 4WD to be equipped with E85 FlexFuel capability, meaning that it was available for models with either 2WD or 4WD.
Driver Assistance Technology
When it comes to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), the 2025 Silverado 1500 deletes Rear Park Assist (UD7), which was standard only on the Silverado 1500 ZR2, while the Silverado 1500 ZR2 Bison included ultrasonic Front and Rear Park Assist (UD5) as standard. This means that the 2025 Silverado 1500 ZR2 gains ultrasonic Front and Rear Park Assist (UD5) as standard, while the feature continues as standard on the Silverado 1500 ZR2 Bison.
Additionally, Cruise Control (K34) is now standard on Work Truck (WT), whereas it was optional on this trim for the preceding model year. Finally, the Trailer brake controller (JL1) becomes standard on 1LT, 2FL, 1SP and 2LT trims. For the 2024 model year, this feature was not available on 2FL and only available as an option on 1LT, 1SP, and 2LT.
Packages
The 2025 Silverado 1500 also receives three changes to its package structure, starting with the deletion of the Fleet Safety Package and the Fleet LT Trailering Package Delete:
Fleet Safety Package (BN2)
- Content:
- Front and Rear Park Assist (UD5)
- Lane Change Alert (UKC)
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking (UFB)
- Perimeter Lighting (U12)
- Availability: available on WT and included in all other trim levels
Fleet LT Trailering Package Delete (RG5) (Z82)
- Package removes:
- Trailer hitch
- 7-pin and 4-pin connectors
- Hitch Guidance (CTT)
- Availability: only available on 1LT
Finally, the Dark Appearance Package (CWK) is no longer available on the Custom trim level. This package included Black badging, Black decals and Black exhaust tips, and was solely available on the Custom trim.
Chronology
These changes follow the 2019 Silverado 1500, which received a complete overhaul (re-engineering and redesign) and launched the fourth-gen model, followed by a mid-cycle refresh for the 2022.5 Silverado 1500, along with small changes to the 2023 Silverado 1500 and the 2024 Silverado 1500.
Looking ahead, the Silverado will receive a complete overhaul (redesign and re-engineering) for the 2027 model year, as exclusively reported by GM Authority earlier this month. This will include a new exterior and interior, new tech, and GM’s sixth-generation Small Block engine.
- See more details and info about the 2027 Silverado
Comments
Same HP/TQ numbers from 2014!!! For REAL!!! Can’t GM be counter-productive and tweak the motor here and there like for increases?? Or at least get the new small block V8’s up and going. I am FAR from a Ford guy, but I at least admire/respect how each year they bump-up/tweak their eco-boosts and coyote V8’s and add more power. Very disappointed in GM for not doing this, or offering a true supercharged performance truck.
Sure, the current 5.3L and 6.2L Small Blocks have been around since 2014. The 5.3L is pointless in my opinion, but the 6.2L does a great job despite its age. But don’t forget that we’ve also seen GM add the turbo 2.7L L3B and the 3.0L I6 LM2 Duramax starting in 2019, and then improve both engines with more power and torque over time.
As for Ford, it doesn’t bump or tweak anything “each year.” It does so either during an overhaul (redesign) or a refresh, much like Chevy/GM. In fact, GM even gave us the LZ0 (second generation LM2) during a year that wasn’t either an overhaul or a refresh.
Point is that Silverado sales are booming, at the expense of Ford and Ram:
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/07/chevrolet-silverado-sales-numbers-figures-results-second-quarter-2024-q2/
… meanwhile, the next-gen Small Block is coming… so let’s not panic just yet.
The Coyote now is NOT the same as it was in 2011…unlike these engines. May I add that the Ecotecs came out in either MY12 or MY13, and if so are MORE than 10 years old at this point. By 2026 or 2027, they will be 13-14 years old, similar the the 3UR-FE engine in the Tundra.
The EcoTec3, in their original form (LV3, L83, L86) came out in conjunction with the K2 trucks, so for the 2014 model year. The L83 and L86 were incrementally improved for 2019 MY with DFM, hence the change in RPO to L84 and L87, respectively.
The Coyote sold today in the F-150 is certainly not the same as it was in 2011, but it’s also not had any major updates. More than anything else, the updates have all been incremental and related to emissions and fuel economy, plus production efficiencies. For instance, it got the equivalent of AFM / cylinder deactivation for the 2021 MY:
https://fordauthority.com/2020/07/2021-ford-f-150-5-0l-v8-coyote-to-get-cylinder-deactivation-technology/
Yeah, the Coyote engine hasn’t been near as reliable since the 2018 refresh. In 2011 the Coyote was the engine to get, in 2024 it’s the 2.7 EB.
For GM trucks, I’d take the 6.2 but the 5.3 is perfectly adequate, having owned both.
Maybe GM should come out with a heritage 350.
I agree about GM’s 5.3 being adequate. My comment above was from the point of view of the 6.2L, which delivers more power/torque and almost the same fuel economy as the 5.3L.
They kept the same numbers yes, but probably have to keep adjusting the emissions/smog related stats to meet regulations every few years.
It sounds like the 10-speed AT is only available with 4-WD? So does that mean that 2-WD V-8’s get the 8-spd? If so, that’s a pass for me, too many problems with that transmission that GM didn’t stand behind. I don’t understand why GM insists on making things so over complicated with different exceptions and combinations for specific trims that seem unnecessary. Just build the trucks to handle whatever combinations of drivetrain components the customers want like they used to, then everyone is happy. It’s really very simple, more efficient, and cheaper in the long run. There, fixed it for you!
Same here. If GM is watching I won’t be buying a new truck if the 2wd is a 8 speed or 6 speed. I just bought the 10 speed 5 weeks ago so it will be staying a long time. Why do you do this GM.
I own three Silverado’s. When it comes time to replace one of them, I going to look for a truck that doesn’t automatically lock the doors, set the park brake on an incline, and makes me hit about five buttons to clear the computer screen of all the dumb alerts that pop up.
You’re probably going to have a difficult time finding a new truck that doesn’t automatically lock the doors or set the park brake. From what I recall, auto door lock can be disabled in the current Silverado.
Yes, unfortunately even the new WT’s come with the stupid touchscreen infotainment system. I don’t want it, don’t need it, and don’t want to pay for it. It’s a distraction and a pain at best. The wife’s Equinox has the touchscreen system and it’s much more difficult to just listen to the radio than in my Silverado with basic buttons and switches.
The WTs have the pre-refresh interior…not the 13.4 inch touchscreen..
article reads “From there, the 2025 Silverado gains the Chevrolet Bowtie logo on the back wall of its bed when equipped with the spray-on bedliner. ” Uh, hate to tell yea, but the 2024 had this Bowtie logo in the bed for the ones who received spray in bedliners. So this is NOT new to the 2025’s. Go to a dealers lot and look at them if you don’t believe me.
You don’t have to hate to tell me, since you are partially correct.
We actually looked into this one for a bit. Turns out some 2024 model year trucks did indeed have this feature, but others did not, even with the spray-on liners. The feature has been standardized for 2025 MY.
Adjustable pedals? Roof-mount sunglasses holder?
I’ll keep the list going: Oversized / panoramic sunroof? Heated AND ventilated rear seats?
It’s a Chevy, this will never happen! They are too stuck in their ways, and the new infotainment system is a joke and super slow.
Why does anyone like the fingerprint touch screen?
When I wash my 24 Silverado 1500 water runs out of the window trim & mirrors down the door
Water Runs out of the plastic roof thing on the back & down the back window
When all the testing is done by magazine people they don’t know or care about trying to keep a truck clean
In my opinion newer is not always better. I have an 04 silverado Z71 that I wouldn’t trade for the world. I have over 350,000 miles on it and towed some really sketchy s**t with it that was way over towing limit. With the exception of the transfer case pump rub being the weak link over all I believe the 04 to be one of the best years produced. And as for the 5.3 the vortec was a game changer with a world of possibilities. Bravo for the cathedral ports on the heads and if you have a few grand to blow on aftermarket parts i seen them bumped up to 1000hp. Ultimately if GM wants to upgrade anything they should look into rust inhibitors for the undercarriage on vehicles that have to deal with the crap they put on the roads when i snows. With the recycling of metals degrading on a molecular level and everything being produced lighter and thinner it can truly be said that they don’t make them like they used to.
I have a 2008 Z-71 MAX 1500 Crew Cab with over 650,000 miles and same as you, I will die before I sell that truck. It will pull down a house. I have used it to tow trailer and equipment in excess of 11,000 lbs. The two issues that I have had was those damn lifters and a bad transmission (6 spd). I have the truck serviced at the dealer due to my travel history. I pay a little more but there is always a Chevy dealership around. Joe Bloe’s garage is not.
I own a 99 Chev Silverado 1500 step side with the new 5.3l engine. I have owned it since 2003. Best vehicle I have ever owned and I am 75 years old and owned an automotive shop for nearly 50 years. Newer trucks to me can not compare with the quality of this truck.
Besides a few transfer cases..being 50$ junkyard replacements because I do my own wrenching my biggest issue is or was rust I live in pa so winter is hell on the underside. I’ve broken the frame a total of 4 times due to rust and have since cut 1/4in steel diamond plate and boxed in the entire frame plus welded in new crossmembers from front to back. Bulletproof now.
Please add the mirror turn signals again, you went backwards on that feature. The LTZ mirrors certainly have the space and real estate to add them.
What was the reason Chevy discontinued the turn signal in their trailering mirrors? I purchased a new 2025 Silverado LTZ with the trailering mirrors and was disappointed the new mirrors did not have the integrated turn signal unlike my 2015 Silverado. Seems like a step backwards