Chevrolet Silverado EV Recalls

NHTSA has issued 9 safety recalls for the Chevrolet Silverado EV, covering model years 2024 through 2026. Seat belt faults account for 3 of them, more than any other part of the vehicle. The 2026 model year has the most, with 4 separate campaigns against it. The largest single recall covered 5,861 vehicles. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on July 30, 2026.

Total recalls: 9
Model years affected: 3
Most recalled part: Seat belt
Latest recall: 2026

Chevrolet Silverado EV recalls by model year

How many campaigns were issued against each model year. One recall often covers several years at once, so these add up to more than the 9 total.

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All Chevrolet Silverado EV recalls

Each entry is an official NHTSA campaign, shown with the defect, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them, newest first.

26V494000Electrical systemReported July 30, 2026

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Model years affected: 2026

The problem

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, GMC Sierra EV, and Chevrolet Silverado EV vehicles. The high voltage battery may have an improperly secured internal module component.

What can happen

A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

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 1-800-462-8782, and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262562600. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.

Vehicles affected: 10
Maker's recall no.: N262562600
Owners notified: August 24, 2026

Read campaign 26V494000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

26V496000Reported July 30, 2026

WHEELS

Model years affected: 2026

The problem

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.

What can happen

A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262556920. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.

Vehicles affected: 952
Maker's recall no.: N262556920

Read campaign 26V496000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

26V114000Reported February 26, 2026

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Model years affected: 2026

The problem

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 E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

What can happen

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.

The fix

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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

Vehicles affected: 5,861
Maker's recall no.: N252540430
Owners notified: April 16, 2026
Safety standard: FMVSS 208

Read campaign 26V114000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

25V594000Reported September 11, 2025

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Model years affected: 2026

The problem

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 Systems."

What can happen

An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of an ESC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 1,191
Maker's recall no.: N252515340
Owners notified: October 15, 2025
Safety standard: FMVSS 126

Read campaign 25V594000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

25V015000Seat beltReported January 16, 2025

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE

Model years affected: 2024

The problem

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.

What can happen

An improperly secured seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

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. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242489901.

Vehicles affected: 5
Maker's recall no.: N242489901

Read campaign 25V015000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

24V937000Collision avoidanceReported December 18, 2024

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

Model years affected: 2025

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV work trucks. The pedestrian alert sound system may not produce sound at a sufficient volume. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

What can happen

A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will update the software in the body control module (BCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 22, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242483530.

Vehicles affected: 46
Maker's recall no.: N242483530
Owners notified: January 22, 2025
Safety standard: FMVSS 141

Read campaign 24V937000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

24V320000Electrical systemReported May 9, 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

Model years affected: 2024

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV SUV, and GMC Sierra EV vehicles. The electric motors in the rear drive units may have insufficiently insulated wires that can contact each other, resulting in a loss of drive power.

What can happen

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the rear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Hummer customer service at 1-800-732-5493; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242447080.

Vehicles affected: 10
Maker's recall no.: N242447080
Owners notified: May 16, 2024

Read campaign 24V320000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

24V087000Seat beltReported February 8, 2024

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Model years affected: 2024

The problem

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vehicles. An incorrect seat belt bezel on the second-row center seat belt may damage or tear the seat belt in the event of a crash.

What can happen

A torn or damaged seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Do not allow passengers to sit in the second-row center seat until remedied. Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt bezel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242430730.

Vehicles affected: 338
Maker's recall no.: N242430730
Owners notified: March 13, 2024

Read campaign 24V087000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

23V786000Seat beltReported November 22, 2023

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Model years affected: 2024

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GMC Hummer EV pick up, 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV, and 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vehicles. The left or right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts may not be tightened properly.

What can happen

An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

The fix

Dealers will tighten the left and right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) (TTY 711 / 1-800-833-2438) /1-833-HUMMER-EV (1-833-486-6373) (TTY 711 / 1-800-833-2438). GM's number for this recall is N232419280.

Vehicles affected: 115
Maker's recall no.: N232419280
Owners notified: December 21, 2023

Read campaign 23V786000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

What to do if your Chevrolet Silverado EV is on this list

A recall listed here applies to a range of vehicles, not to every car of that model year. Manufacturers narrow it down by build date and VIN, so the only way to know whether yours is included is to check the VIN. You can do that free on NHTSA's recall lookup, or by calling any franchised dealer for that brand with your VIN in hand.

Recall repairs are free. Under federal law the manufacturer has to fix a safety defect at no charge, and there is no mileage limit and no expiry on that obligation for vehicles under 15 years old. A dealer cannot charge you for the parts, the labour, or the diagnosis on a recall repair, and you do not need to have bought the car there. If a dealer asks you to pay, that is worth escalating to the manufacturer's customer line, which is listed in the remedy text of each recall above.

Recalls do not block a title transfer or registration in any state. You can legally buy, sell, or register a car with an open recall, and sellers are generally not required to fix one first. That said, an open recall is worth raising before money changes hands, especially one with a do-not-drive advisory. If you are buying, run the VIN before you hand over the payment; if you are selling, telling the buyer about an open recall costs you nothing and avoids a dispute later.

Chevrolet Silverado EV recall questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Silverado EV have?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Silverado EV across model years 2024 to 2026. That count covers recalls filed from 2010 onward. Not every campaign applies to every car of that model year, because manufacturers limit recalls by build date and VIN.

Which Chevrolet Silverado EV model year has the most recalls?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV carries the most, with 4 recall campaigns. A high count does not automatically mean a worse car: a single supplier fault can trigger a recall across an entire production run, and manufacturers that report problems quickly tend to show more campaigns.

Are Chevrolet Silverado EV recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair a safety recall at no cost, including parts and labour, on vehicles under 15 years old. There is no mileage limit, and you do not have to be the original owner or have bought the car from that dealer.

Can I sell or register a Chevrolet Silverado EV with an open recall?

Yes. An open recall does not stop a title transfer or registration in any state, and private sellers are generally not required to repair one first. Dealers face stricter rules on some safety recalls. If you are buying, check the VIN before you pay; the repair is free, but you want to know what you are taking on.

Other Chevrolet recalls

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Where this data comes from

Every recall on this page is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees vehicle safety recalls in the United States. We pull the full recall file from NHTSA and reproduce the campaign number, defect description, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them. NHTSA data is in the public domain.

Source:: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA data as of:: September 1, 2026
Coverage:: Recalls from 2010 onward

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-01 · Reviewed by the Car Paperwork editorial team · Independent resource · Not legal advice

⚠ Independent resource — check your VIN before actingCar Paperwork is not affiliated with NHTSA, any manufacturer, or any dealer. This page lists recalls issued for a model, which is not the same as a recall on your car: only a VIN check confirms that. Recall records are also updated by NHTSA continuously, so treat this as a starting point and confirm anything urgent with NHTSA or a franchised dealer. Nothing here is legal or repair advice.