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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2026 Chevrolet Silverado Ev

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

2Recalls
4Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV

The Chevrolet Silverado EV is a full-size electric pickup truck aimed squarely at work-oriented buyers and tech-forward truck enthusiasts who want serious hauling capability without a combustion engine. Entering a fiercely competitive segment, it competes with the Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T, positioning itself as a rugged, purpose-built electric workhorse with mainstream Chevy credibility behind it.

VERDICT

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado Ev has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Silverado EV as a capable and technologically ambitious entry in the electric pickup segment, praising its driving refinement and feature set relative to traditional work trucks. Most acknowledge it as a strong competitor against established electric rivals, though some note that as a first-generation platform it continues to evolve in real-world ownership.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL26V114000

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.

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. 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

Reported 2026-02-26

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE25V594000

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.

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 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252515340.

Reported 2025-09-11

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

4 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsForward Collision Avoidance 2Visibility/Wiper 1Electrical System 1Service Brakes 1Fuel/Propulsion System 1

Other Silverado Ev years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Silverado Ev 2026. Methodology · Disclosure