2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 3, 2026 · 25 owner complaints analyzed

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Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. That is the most of any Silverado EV model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 44%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.

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2024 Silverado Work Truck, Front view. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kaundike, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System11
Structure7
Unknown or Other5
Exterior Lighting3
Visibility/wiper3
Power Train2 · ~55 mi
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~55 mi
Engine1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1144%———
Structure728%———
Unknown or Other520%———
Exterior Lighting312%———
Visibility/wiper312%———
Power Train28%55——
Vehicle Speed Control28%55——
Engine14%———
Forward Collision Avoidance14%———
Fuel/propulsion System14%———
Seat Belts14%———
Service Brakes14%———
Steering14%———
Tires14%———
Visibility14%13,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 15 complaints
2024: 6202462025: 152025152026: 420264

n = 25 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV recalls (4)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Seat belts:rear/other:anchorage; seats:mid/rear assemblyJan 16, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V015000 · 5 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2024-2025 GMC Sierra EV pickup trucks. The bolt that secures the rear center seat belt assembly to the seat structure may not have been properly tightened.

Risk: An improperly secured seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: GM will tighten the bolt that attaches the center seat belt assembly to the rear seat structure, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and, therefore, no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242489901.

Electrical system:propulsion system; electrical system:wiringMay 9, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V320000 · 10 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV SUV, and GMC Sierra EV vehicles. The electric motors in the rear drive units may have insufficiently insulated wires that can contact each other, resulting in a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Hummer customer service at 1-800-732-5493; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242447080.

Seat belts:rear/otherFeb 8, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V087000 · 338 vehicles

Problem: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vehicles. An incorrect seat belt bezel on the second-row center seat belt may damage or tear the seat belt in the event of a crash.

Risk: A torn or damaged seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Do not allow passengers to sit in the second-row center seat until remedied. Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt bezel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242430730.

Seat belts:front:anchorageNov 22, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V786000 · 115 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GMC Hummer EV pick up, 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV, and 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vehicles. The left or right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts may not be tightened properly.

Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Dealers will tighten the left and right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) (TTY 711 / 1-800-833-2438) /1-833-HUMMER-EV (1-833-486-6373) (TTY 711 / 1-800-833-2438). GM's number for this recall is N232419280.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I own a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV WT equipped with the OEM soft tonneau cover. The original cover and its warranty replacement have both failed in the same way. The cover material appears to shrink over time so that the side flaps will no longer reach and stay attached to the Velcro along the bed…

Unknown or Other · received Mar 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11721788

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle in sub-zero temperatures, the HVAC unit failed to blow hot air through the vents. During the failur,e the contact was unable to defrost the windows. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who…

Visibility · received Jan 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11714425

When charging my Silverado EV at Level 3 DC Fast chargers it is not charging at the same Voltage / Power as it has been in the past at the same stations (roughly half the power). I have taken it to the service center for diagnostics but they were unable to isolate the component that caused this…

Unknown or Other · received Jan 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11713924

On 1/20/26, we purchased a ‘24 Chevy Silverado EV from a Chevrolet dealership. 2 days later, on 1/22/26, while my husband was driving on the interstate, the tonneau cover partially detached and flew backwards lifting upwards and flapping violently. One of the metal crossbars detached completely…

Structure · received Jan 26, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11713445

The contact owned a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. The contact stated that when idle, the vehicle would hesitate before accelerating. Continuing to drive at approximately 55 MPH, the accelerator was released, and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle veered off the road, where the vehicle…

Power Train · received Nov 18, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11700039

Other Chevrolet Silverado EV years

2025 Silverado EV →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2026 Silverado EV74
2025 Silverado EV141
2024254

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?

Owners most often report electrical system, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 11 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado EV model years, the 2024 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.