Chevrolet Silverado EV recalls

9 official safety recalls for the Chevrolet Silverado EV from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Steel wheels may crack at disc vent holes

    Reported July 30, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V496000952 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing defect may cause the steel wheels to crack at the disc vent holes. A cracked wheel may separate at the disc and cause loss of control, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 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.

  2. Loose battery component may damage high-voltage battery

    Reported July 30, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V49400011 vehicles affected

    An improperly secured internal component may move and damage the high-voltage battery, increasing fire risk. Dealers will replace the battery free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
    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 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.

  3. Electronic owner's manual may not download

    Reported February 26, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V1140005,861 vehicles affected

    The radio may not be set up to download the electronic owner's manual. Without the manual, owners may not know how to operate the vehicle safely, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will reset the radio to enable the automatic download, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
    Defect
    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.”
    Consequence
    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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

  4. ESC warning light may not illuminate after a malfunction

    Reported September 11, 2025Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 25V5940001,191 vehicles affected

    After an electronic stability control malfunction, the warning light may not illuminate on the next key cycle, leaving the driver unaware of an issue and increasing crash risk. A dealer or over-the-air update will update the EBCM software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    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.

  5. Rear center seat belt bolt may be loose

    Reported January 16, 2025Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 25V0150005 vehicles affected

    The bolt securing the rear center seat belt assembly may not be properly tightened, so the belt may not restrain an occupant as intended in a crash, increasing injury risk. The bolt will be tightened free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    An improperly secured seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
    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. 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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  6. Pedestrian alert may be too quiet

    Reported December 18, 2024Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 24V93700046 vehicles affected

    The pedestrian alert may not sound loudly enough, so pedestrians may not hear an approaching vehicle and could be injured. Dealers will update the body control module software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  7. Rear drive unit wires may cause loss of power

    Reported May 9, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V32000010 vehicles affected

    Insufficiently insulated wires in the rear drive unit may contact each other, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the rear drive unit free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  8. Second-row seat belt may tear in a crash

    Reported February 8, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V087000338 vehicles affected

    An incorrect bezel may damage or tear the second-row center seat belt, so it may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash. Do not use that seat until repaired. Dealers will replace the bezel free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A torn or damaged seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  9. Front seat belt buckle bolts may be loose

    Reported November 22, 2023Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 23V786000115 vehicles affected

    Front seat belt buckle attachment bolts may not be tightened properly, so the belts may not restrain occupants as intended in a crash. Dealers will tighten the bolts free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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