2026 Chevrolet Silverado Ev problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (4)
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 2026-07-30 · campaign 26V494000 · 11 vehicles
Defect: 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 2026-07-30 · campaign 26V496000 · 952 vehicles
Defect: 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 2026-02-26 · campaign 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
Defect: 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, Terra
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 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,
Electronic Stability Control (Esc):control Module:software 2025-09-11 · campaign 25V594000 · 1,191 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (163)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-24 · PIT6368F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener and to replace the opener with a new updated part.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-19 · PIT6558 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
squeaking or creaking noise from the rear upper front control arm bushing, over bumps or when turning.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-08 · Gateway 2026.3 · Over The Air
this update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process. be sure to install this update to be able to receive future software updates. during the update process, your radio may stay on up to 5 minutes after you exit the vehicle. this is
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · Assisted Driving 2026.3 · Over The Air
• improved guidance for lane centering assistance in the driver display • system changes to support future improvements
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · 663.40 · Over The Air
• fixes to help ensure start reliability and prevent battery drain • improved charging performance and messages
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-03 · 663.10 · Over The Air
• better responsiveness for the driver display and rear-view camera • infotainment system improvements for media, navigation, device switching, head-up display, and comfort controls • updates to enable memory seat buttons to be linked to a user profile. up to two user profiles can be linked to you
Showing the 6 most recent of 163 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-05 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking · 10,600 mi · 💥 crash“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 a…”
2026-09-23 · Service Brakes“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 b…”
2026-07-19 · Vehicle Speed Control“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…”
2026-05-01 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control“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 cru…”
2026-04-25 · Visibility/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. …”
2025-12-18 · Service Brakes“ nhtsa safety complaint – high-voltage battery fault & loss of vehicle control vehicle: chevy silverado ev lt mileage at most recent incident: ~5,400+ miles incident date: december 17, 2025 description of the problem this is the third occurrence of a high-voltage battery fault warning, and the second time involving active vehicle malfunction wh…”
2025-08-18 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control:software · 700 mi“the contact owns a 2026 chevrolet silverado ev. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and towing, the adaptive cruise control set speed independently decreased. 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 ano…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.