Chevrolet Silverado EV Problems by Year
NHTSA has 46 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Silverado EV, across 3 model years (2024–2026). The 2024 model year has the most complaints (25). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Chevrolet Silverado EV years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Silverado EV model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2024 Silverado EV: 25 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2025 Silverado EV: 14 complaints, 1 recall
- 2026 Silverado EV: 7 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Silverado EV problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| Structure | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Chevrolet Silverado EV model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado EV | 7 | 4 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2025 Silverado EV | 14 | 1 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | |
| 2024 Silverado EV | 25 | 4 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Silverado EV years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2024 (25), 2025 (14), 2026 (7). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Silverado EV?
Electrical System, with 18 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Silverado EV have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.