Part of the 4th-generation Silverado that arrived in 2019, the latest 2025 truck continues to duke it out with full-size pickup stalwarts from Ford, Ram, and Toyota. Chevy is the only truck maker to offer its 1500 series Silverado with a diesel powertrain and the beefy ZR2 variant stacks up nicely against dedicated off-roaders from the competition. Content shuffling updates over the 2024 Silverado include cruise control for WT models, a trailer brake controller for the LT, and standard Bose audio on ZR2s.
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Powerful four-cylinder engine
Sleek good looks
Sub-$40,000 entry point
Super Cruise requires High Country
Small base model infotainment setup
No Raptor competitor
A well-rounded full-size truck
Chevy fits a potent 2.7L turbocharged inline-four enigine to most 2025 Silverados. Making 310 hp and 430 lb.-ft of torque, it pairs with an 8-speed automatic to spin the rear wheels and earns up to 19 mpg combined. The fuel economy champ is the segment-exclusive 3.0L turbodiesel straight-6 that earns 26 mpg in the combined cycle for RWD models. It puts down 305 hp and 495 lb.-ft of torque.
Like the diesel, the optional 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines work with a 10-speed automatic. 355 horses are on tap with the 5.3L mill that earns up to 18 mpg combined, while the big 6.2L V8 comes with 4WD only, makes 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque, and is rated for 17 mpg combined. The 2025 Silverado sticks with a solid rear axle and leaf springs and can tow 13,300 pounds when fitted with the turbodiesel. It also offers a range of off-roading capability in the Trail Boss and ZR2 trucks.
The 2025 Chevy Silverado continues to offer a regular cab, on WT trim only, an extended cab with extra storage behind the front seats, or a crew cab with four full-size doors and seating for up to six with 43” of legroom in the back. Cargo bed sizing includes a 5.5, 6.5, or 8-foot lengths with availability dependent on trim line and cab setup.
Inside, owners who use their Silverado on a job site will appreciate the durable vinyl upholstery and flooring in WT trucks. Cloth arrives on the Custom model with leather reserved for High Country Silverados. These range-toppers also feature climatized front seats and heated rears. Desirable creature comforts like dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel are included on LT models and above.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a Wi-Fi hotspot are standard 2025 Chevy Silverado fare. But base models work with a 7” central touchscreen. Accessing the 13.4” unit and fully digital instrument panel requires at least a $50,000 LT trim line or optional package. As for audio, the best system is a Bose 7-component setup that comes with LTZ trucks.
Chevy fits every 2025 Silverado with forward collision mitigation, automatic high beams, and a lane-keeping system. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is included on LTZ models, but Super Cruise hands-free driving tech is only available on the pricey High Country variant and requires a package. Though the IIHS has not bestowed the latest Silverado with any safety awards, the NHSTA gives it a 5-star overall safety rating.
Custom models sport 20” rims, body-color trim, LED bed lighting, and a 2” trailer hitch with a wiring harness. These Silverados also feature carpeted floors, 120-volt power, and a power-adjustable driver’s seat.
The Silverado RST aims for the street truck vibe with a monochromatic exterior treatment, black badging, 18” wheels, and LED fog lights.
Custom Trail Boss Silverados blend the content from Custom trim lines with an off-road-friendly kit that includes a 2” suspension lift, Rancho dampers from the Z71 suspension system, and all-terrain tires.
The ritzy Silverado LTZ boasts 20” wheels, a power-operated tailgate, leather upholstery, and climatized front seats. These trucks also come with a surround-view monitor and a wireless phone charging pad.
Along with all the LT and Custom Trail Boss features, the LT Trail Boss sports 20” wheels, Hill Descent Control, an auto-locking rear differential, and a bevy of skid plates.
The most luxurious 2025 Silverado is the High Country trim line with its chrome side steps, 20” wheels, rain-sensing wipers, heated rear seats, power-sliding back window, and adaptive cruise control.
ZR2 models are ready for serious off-roading courtesy of lockable diffs at both ends, trick Multimatic spool-valve dampers, and 33” off-road rubber. For $8,400, the Bison package adds a host of hardened components from AEV.
For just about $50,000, the 2025 Silverado LT is a good place to start as it comes with several nice features like automatic climate control, heated front seats, and large digital displays. You can spend more for luxury trim levels like the LTZ and High Country or you can go the used Silverado route to enjoy the power of depreciation.
Ultimately, the Ford F-150 offers quite a bit more in the way of powertrain and features to choose from, but that doesn’t take away from how well-rounded the latest Silverado continues to be. Like its Ford nemesis, the Chevy comes with a 3-year basic warranty and 5 years of powertrain coverage. Chevy, unlike Ford, also includes the first oil change on the house.
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Though it plays the perennial second fiddle to the dominance of the F-150, the Chevy Silverado is appreciated for offering a truck that meets most needs without the overwhelming array of options Ford employs. Work trucks, family haulers, luxury barges, and off-roaders are all available with the 2025 Silverado.
Over 13,000 pounds of towing capacity puts it near the top of the segment when equipped with the appropriate towing package and the turbodiesel powertrain option means you can enjoy big torque with strong fuel economy. The full-size light-duty pickup truck segment has seen the Silverado going toe-to-toe with the F-150 for decades and we’re happy to see that the Chevy is just as competitive as ever.
The RST is a stand-alone Silverado model with a street-truck style.
Chevy offers performance upgrades on the Silverado like a cat-back exhaust and Brembo brakes, but no dedicated package.
No, currently Chevy does not sell a hybrid truck.