2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV
The 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Controlsoftware (1 complaint), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV, potentially affecting up to 1,191 vehicles.
Recall 25V594000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 1,191 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Controlsoftware | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 while driving. • First occurrence: ~700 miles then at 1040 miles • High-voltage battery warning displayed • Vehicle taken to dealer and returned the same day • No noticeable drivability issues at that time • Second occurrence: ~5,400 miles • Severe malfunction while driving at highway speed • Vehicle towed to dealer • Dealer initially reported no active codes until video evidence was provided • Third occurrence: 12/17/2025 • High-voltage battery fault warning displayed again • Infotainment and vehicle control screen began glitching again Detailed Description of the Most Severe Incident During the second occurrence, while driving approximately 70–75 mph on the highway in heavy traffic, the following occurred without driver input: • The main display screen began glitching and cycling uncontrollably • One-pedal driving mode activated by itself making the vehicle slow down abruptly ( another vehicle switched lanes to avoid collision ) • Climate control systems turned on and off (A/C and heat) • Tow mode, stability control, and seat heating activated without input • Vehicle behavior changed unexpectedly at highway speeds This created a dangerous and unsafe driving condition. I was able to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder and exit the highway. Inability to Power Down Vehicle
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 while driving. • First occurrence: ~700 miles then at 1040 miles • High-voltage battery warning displayed • Vehicle taken to dealer and returned the same day • No noticeable drivability issues at that time • Second occurrence: ~5,400 miles • Severe malfunction while driving at highway speed • Vehicle towed to dealer • Dealer initially reported no active codes until video evidence was provided • Third occurrence: 12/17/2025 • High-voltage battery fault warning displayed again • Infotainment and vehicle control screen began glitching again Detailed Description of the Most Severe Incident During the second occurrence, while driving approximately 70–75 mph on the highway in heavy traffic, the following occurred without driver input: • The main display screen began glitching and cycling uncontrollably • One-pedal driving mode activated by itself making the vehicle slow down abruptly ( another vehicle switched lanes to avoid collision ) • Climate control systems turned on and off (A/C and heat) • Tow mode, stability control, and seat heating activated without input • Vehicle behavior changed unexpectedly at highway speeds This created a dangerous and unsafe driving condition. I was able to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder and exit the highway. Inability to Power Down Vehicle
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 while driving. • First occurrence: ~700 miles then at 1040 miles • High-voltage battery warning displayed • Vehicle taken to dealer and returned the same day • No noticeable drivability issues at that time • Second occurrence: ~5,400 miles • Severe malfunction while driving at highway speed • Vehicle towed to dealer • Dealer initially reported no active codes until video evidence was provided • Third occurrence: 12/17/2025 • High-voltage battery fault warning displayed again • Infotainment and vehicle control screen began glitching again Detailed Description of the Most Severe Incident During the second occurrence, while driving approximately 70–75 mph on the highway in heavy traffic, the following occurred without driver input: • The main display screen began glitching and cycling uncontrollably • One-pedal driving mode activated by itself making the vehicle slow down abruptly ( another vehicle switched lanes to avoid collision ) • Climate control systems turned on and off (A/C and heat) • Tow mode, stability control, and seat heating activated without input • Vehicle behavior changed unexpectedly at highway speeds This created a dangerous and unsafe driving condition. I was able to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder and exit the highway. Inability to Power Down Vehicle
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 another occasion, the adaptive speed control was set at 65 MPH, however the adaptive cruise control independently reset to 80 MPH. The contact stated that the adaptive cruise control and the failure ceased; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the failure almost caused the vehicle to be rear-ended. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times and usually at night. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 700.
Safety Rating for the 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV
General Motors, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
N252521591-02 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which hard braking may unexpectedly engage. Dealers will reprogram the Image Processing Module.
PIC6638 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the repair direction needed to address an inaccurate speed limit sign displayed on instrument cluster.
PIT6445B — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This PI communicates information that the Collision / Detection Systems will revert to default setting of Alert and Brake after an Ignition Cycle due to an Engineering change.
N252521400 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On certain vehicles, the customer was mistakenly charged for California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions certification. Dealers will provide the customer with a reimbursement check in the amount of $500.00.
N252512260 — STEERING
Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which the fastener for the intermediate steering shaft to steering gear assembly may have suspect torque results. Dealers will replace and torque fastener.
PIT6368A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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