repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
NewRisk. A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-594 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
1Vehicle speed control
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Visibility/wiper
1Electrical system
1Equipment1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
NewRisk. A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: owners/service/other manual
NewRisk. 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Control module: software
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other Silverado EV year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Silverado EV median. How we score
'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV safety ratings
2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV PU/CC BEV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Silverado EV owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
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