Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV
NHTSA data on file today
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V496000 Steel Wheels May Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V494000 Improperly Secured Module May Damage High Voltage Battery NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V114000 Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V594000 Electronic Stability Control Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 126 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 4 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Equipment 1 complaint
Of the 7 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 7 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV has a moderate number of issues, notably with ESC software, but lacks widespread problems. This results in an average rating. Recall data highlights occasional concerns mostly centered around the ESC system software malfunctions, while complaints data is sparse, indicating no widespread endemic failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESC control module | 10,000–30,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Battery system check
- Brake component check
- Coolant system flush
- Suspension system inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ESC warning light issues
- Reduction in driving range
- Irregular tire wear
- Brake performance changes
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.