2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls

3 safety recalls, 127 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

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3Recalls
127Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recall list

Power Train recall

Do not drive26V-289
May 7, 2026 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Safety risk
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.

Equipment recall

26V-114
February 26, 2026 · General Motors, LLC
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.”
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.

Equipment recall

25V-815
November 25, 2025 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles may not have received an owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.”
Safety 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.
Remedy
Dealers will provide the owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252532020. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 25, 2025.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owner complaints

127 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Engine74
Electrical System28
Power Train26
Unknown or Other20
Service Brakes9
Forward Collision Avoidance8
Steering4
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Lane Departure3
Structure3

Recent complaints

October 28, 2026Engine

At time of incident this truck had about 5500 miles on it. Prior to this incident, I received no warnings, messages, and experienced no adverse symptoms. I was towing an 18ft Fleetwood Pioneer travel trailer. While traveling at about 70 mph, and climbing a mild grade, the transmission shifted down, and shortly after the engine started loosing power. RPMs remained constant for about 5-10 seconds, but speed was dropping. Then RPMs fluctuated for about another 5-10 seconds. Then no response to accelerator after that. Upon pulling over, LOW OIL PRESSURE message appeared, then ATTEMPT ENGINE RESTART. Upon attempting restart, could hear some pretty weird noises but engine did not restart, and I ab

October 27, 2026Power TrainLane Departure

The 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Lt. Can jump modes on its own. When in 4 wheel drive rear wheels lock up. This has been causing poor gas mileage. The lane assist does not hold, it travels well outside of lanes. Cannot use.

October 26, 2026Engine

I took my truck and atvs from Ohio to Michigan for vacation. We took my truck out. We swerved to miss a deer. Pulled over to check everything out and the truck shut down and would not start. Called roadside assistance, they towed vehicle to a Chevy dealer. Dealer calls me later that afternoon telling me the engine locked up and needed replaced. The truck had 5,800 miles when this happened. We were also traveling at low speeds. If this had happened on the freeway it may have caused a serious accident and may have resulted in injury or loss of life. Since they replaced the failed engine with the same engine I am concerned it will do this again and have no confidence in this vehicle.

October 26, 2026Engine

Driving on [XXX] in Maryland, engine just stopped. Pulled to the shoulder. Engine refused to start. Was towing a 7300lb Airstream Flying Cloud trailer. If unable to pull on to shoulder, would have been stopped i the slow lane of the road. Weiner Chevrolet in Cumberland, MD. Has confirmed that the engine seized up. They are replacing the engine. There was no indication of anything wrong till the engine stopped running. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

October 26, 2026Power TrainUnknown or OtherEngine

I bought the truck at 6,400 miles. I was on my way to the dealership because of a clanking sound I heard the day I brought it home. It was at 7,007 miles when it went down. I had it for a total of 5 days. I was coming from a stop when it suddenly lurched and I heard rattling and clanging noises. It had been making noises around 6500 miles that were most likely drivetrain related. Luckily, I was on a side road when the engine locked up. No warning lights. Had the truck towed to the dealership. They said the engine needs to be replaced. Still no delivery date given.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/CC N/A 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/CC N/A RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/EC N/A 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/EC N/A RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard & optional, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 19.8%.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recent, filed May 7, 2026, concerns the power train.

What are the most common 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems?

Owners have filed 127 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is engine (74 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 safe?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Contact any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.