2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV recalls

4 safety recalls, 7 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

4Recalls
7Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV recall list

Electrical System recall

26V-494
July 30, 2026 · General Motors, LLC
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.
Safety risk
A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

Wheels recall

26V-496
July 30, 2026 · General Motors, LLC
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.
Safety risk
A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 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.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) recall

25V-594
September 11, 2025 · General Motors, LLC
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."
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV owner complaints

7 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Forward Collision Avoidance4
Service Brakes2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Air Bags1
Equipment1
Power Train1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Visibility/Wiper1
Electrical System1

Recent complaints

October 5, 2026Air BagsEquipmentForward Collision AvoidanceCrash1 injury

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 driver’s side of another vehicle. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light illuminated; however, the air bags did not deploy, and the Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking feature failed to activate as designed. The contact had soreness in the hands, neck and a headache pain. Medical attention was not sought. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was driven away from the crash. The insurance company was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by ph

September 23, 2026Service BrakesForward Collision Avoidance

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 telltale illuminated at the same time. The brake pedal became extremely loose and the vehicle did not decelerate as expected when I applied the brakes. The vehicle also derated itself to a 40 mph speed limit while I was still in highway traffic, which created an additional hazard. I was nearly involved in a collision before I was able to bring the vehicle to a stop and get it off the roadway. Odometer r

July 19, 2026Power TrainVehicle Speed ControlFuel/Propulsion System

What component failed: The “regen on demand” 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: The truck and broken switch were observed by the dealership that services the truck. Warnings: There were no precursors to the failure. Narrative: On Thursday, 7/16/26, I was driving my 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV. I normally drive in “single pedal drive” mode which provides energy recovery in lieu of mechanical braking. Additionally, I use the “on demand regeneration” for additional slowing and energ

May 1, 2026Forward Collision Avoidance

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 control was set at 65 MPH, however the adaptive cruise control independently reset to 80 MPH. The adaptive cruise control and the failure reoccurs based upon the front camera interpreting the speed limit signs on the roadway. The adaptive cruise control adjusts the speed based on the interpretation of the speed limit sign and the difference between the prior speed limit sign at the set speed. For e

April 25, 2026Visibility/Wiper

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 order. Under bumper to bumper warranty.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV PU/CC BEV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 11.1%.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV. The most recent, filed July 30, 2026, concerns the electrical system.

What are the most common 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV problems?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is forward collision avoidance (4 reports), followed by service brakes.

Is the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV safe?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV 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 EV?

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