2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado EV years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV. That ranks 3rd out of 3 Silverado EV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 5,650 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 57% | 5,650 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 10,600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 14% | 10,600 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
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.
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire; wheels
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.
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
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, âOccupant Protection.â
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 ownerâs 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):control module:software
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.
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.
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV. While driving approximately 26-40 MPH, the contact was distracted by an inoperable navigation system and ran a red light and crashed into front driverâs side of another vehicle. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light illuminated; however, the…
While driving on Interstate 95 in Boynton Beach, Florida at highway speed, the vehicle began stuttering and then lost power brake assist. The instrument cluster displayed Service ESC followed by Brake assist failure, press hard to brake, speed limited. The red BRAKE telltale and the amber ABS…
What component failed: The âregen on demandâ switch broke while using it. Safety: This incident put me, the occupants of my vehicle (my children), and the vehicles around me at risk. Reproduction: There was no need. It is exceptional obvious that the switch is broken and has failed. Inspection…
While driving at an undisclosed speed, the adaptive cruise control set speed independently changed. No warning lights were illuminated. The adaptive cruise control was set at 65 MPH, and the adaptive cruise control independently reset to 42 MPH. In addition, on another occasion, the adaptive speed…
2026 Silverado TrailBoss EV Windshield has laminate issues causing waves, distortion, and clarity issues. On several occasions this has caused vertigo/motion sickness while driving on the freeway. Vehicle was taken to Chevy dealership on 4/23 this issue has been confirmed and replacement parts on…
Other Chevrolet Silverado EV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 4 |
| 2025 Silverado EV | 14 | 1 |
| 2024 Silverado EV | 25 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, fuel/propulsion system, service brakes problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2026 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 2026 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 2026 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.