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2026 Chevrolet Silverado Ev recalls & problems

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado Ev has 4 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (4 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls
Complaints7filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2026 Chevrolet Silverado Ev in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

TiresJul 30, 2026

Temporary/emergency spare tire

Recall 26V496000952 vehicles

Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV vehicles. A manufacturing defect may result in the steel wheels cracking at the disc vent holes.
Risk
A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262556920. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.

Components: Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire; Wheels

Electrical systemJul 30, 2026

Propulsion system › Traction battery

Recall 26V49400011 vehicles

Problem
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, GMC Sierra EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup vehicles. The high voltage battery may have an improperly secured internal module component.
Risk
A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262562600. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.
EquipmentFeb 26, 2026

Other › Owners/service/other manual

Recall 26V1140005,861 vehicles

Problem
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Risk
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
Electronic stability control (esc)Sep 11, 2025

Control module › Software

Recall 25V5940001,191 vehicles

Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV electric vehicles. After experiencing an electronic stability control (ESC) system malfunction, the ESC malfunction warning light may not illuminate on the next key cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk
An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of an ESC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
The EBCM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 15, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252515340.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV PU/CC BEV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk11.1%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2026 Chevrolet Silverado Ev NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2026 Chevrolet Silverado Ev NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Range & efficiency

Silverado EV Ext Range WT EV

424mi range
Efficiency47.8 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb78 / 63 / 70
Charge time (240 V)11.5 h

Automatic (A1) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $1,100/year to charge

Silverado EV Max Range WT (19kW Charger) EV

493mi range
Efficiency49.5 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb75 / 61 / 68
Charge time (240 V)13.8 h

Automatic (A1) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $1,100/year to charge

Silverado EV Ext Range (11kW Charger) EV

410mi range
Efficiency49.5 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb75 / 61 / 68
Charge time (240 V)18.6 h

Automatic (A1) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $1,100/year to charge

Silverado EV Std Range WT (11kW Charger) EV

286mi range
Efficiency49.6 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb75 / 61 / 68
Charge time (240 V)13.3 h

Automatic (A1) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $1,100/year to charge

Silverado EV Std Range (11kW Charger) EV

283mi range
Efficiency50.3 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb74 / 60 / 67
Charge time (240 V)13.3 h

Automatic (A1) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $1,150/year to charge

Silverado EV Ext Range (19kW Charger) EV

385mi range
Efficiency52.4 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb69 / 59 / 64
Charge time (240 V)11.5 h

Automatic (A1) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $1,200/year to charge

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Adaptive cruise control › Software4101—
Service brakes2000—
Fuel/propulsion system2000—
Electrical system1000—
Visibility/wiper1000—
Power train1000—
Vehicle speed control1000—
Air bags1101—
EquipmentElectrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)1101—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.