CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV · model year

2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV

4 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2026CHEVROLETSILVERADO EV carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2026 SILVERADO EV is forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control:software with 1 filings, followed by service brakes (1) and electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2026 SILVERADO EV, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

Total Complaints

4 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE1
SERVICE BRAKES1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1

Recalls (2)

26V11400026/02/2026

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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 Coup

25V59400011/09/2025

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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 co

Recent Complaints

20251218SERVICE 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 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

20251218ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

20251218FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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

20250818FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE

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 w

Mileage: 700

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NHTSA Investigations 2 Open

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV have?
The 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV?
Yes, the 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV?
The most-complained component for the 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV is FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.