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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Problems

Compared with other Chevrolet Silverado EV years

Too new to compare

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
5,650miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
68 MPGecombined, Electric 4WD · 75 city / 61 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and fuel system (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,650 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 159 technical service bulletins for this model year. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Forward collision avoidance: “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 telltale illuminated at the same time. The brake pedal became extremely loose and the vehicle did not decelerate as expected when I applied the brakes. The vehicle also derated itself to a 40 mph speed limit while I was still in highway traffic, which created an additional hazard. …”

NHTSA complaint #11766295, filed 2026-09

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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11705998, filed 2025-12

Fuel system: “What component failed: The “regen on demand” switch broke while using it. Safety: This incident put me, the occupants of my vehicle (my children), and the vehicles around me at risk. Reproduction: There was no need. It is exceptional obvious that the switch is broken and has failed. Inspection: The truck and broken switch were observed by the dealership that services the truck. Warnings: There were no precursors to the failure. Narrative: On Thursday, 7/16/26, I was driving my 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV. …”

NHTSA complaint #11751338, filed 2026-07

Air bags: “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 air bags did not deploy, and the Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking feature failed to activate as designed. The contact had soreness in the hands, neck and a headache pain. Medical attention was not sought. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was driven away from the crash. …”

NHTSA complaint #11768927, filed 2026-10, 10,600 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 700 and 10,600 miles.

50%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 5,650 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202520265
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Silverado EV · crew cab AWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 11.1% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2026 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2025: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Silverado EV Ext Range (11kW Charger) 4WDElectricsingle-speed756168 MPGe$1,100
Silverado EV Ext Range (19kW Charger) 4WDElectricsingle-speed695964 MPGe$1,200
Silverado EV Ext Range WT 4WDElectricsingle-speed786370 MPGe$1,100
Silverado EV Max Range WT (19kW Charger) 4WDElectricsingle-speed756168 MPGe$1,100
Silverado EV Std Range (11kW Charger) 4WDElectricsingle-speed746067 MPGe$1,150
Silverado EV Std Range WT (11kW Charger) 4WDElectricsingle-speed756168 MPGe$1,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 159 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 159 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Silverado EV

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202675,6504568 MPGe—Too new
202514—1568 MPGe—Too new
2024266,5284—67 MPGeToo new to compareToo new

All Chevrolet Silverado EV model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV is reported most often?

Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

How efficient is the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV (Silverado EV Ext Range (11kW Charger), Electric) at 68 MPGe combined, 75 city and 61 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $1,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,650 miles and the middle half falls between 700 and 10,600 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.