Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1.5× | 4 | Collision Avoidance | Few |
| 2025 | 14 | — | 1 | Collision Avoidance | Limited data |
| 2024 | 26 | — | 4 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Silverado EV year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chevrolet Silverado EV problems
Latest Chevrolet Silverado EV recalls
Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2026.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
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.
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…
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 Coupe, Corvette Convertible…
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.
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.
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.
Seat belts › Rear/other › Anchorage
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2024-2025 GMC Sierra EV pickup trucks. The bolt that secures the rear center seat belt assembly to the seat structure may not have been properly tightened.
Remedy: GM will tighten the bolt that attaches the center seat belt assembly to the rear seat structure, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and, therefore, no owner letters will be mailed.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chevrolet Silverado EV should you avoid?
None of the Chevrolet Silverado EV years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Chevrolet Silverado EV problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (19), driver assistance (11) and body & structure (8). Electrical complaints peak in the 2024 model year.
How many recalls has the Chevrolet Silverado EV had?
9 recalls across 2024–2026. The model year with the most is 2024. See all Chevrolet Silverado EV recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.