| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Silverado EV Ext Range WT 100% Electric | Electric Motor | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 78 MPGe | 63 MPGe | 70 MPGe | 424 mi | $1,100 / yr |
| Silverado EV Max Range WT (19kW Charger) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 75 MPGe | 61 MPGe | 68 MPGe | 493 mi | $1,100 / yr |
| Silverado EV Ext Range (11kW Charger) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 75 MPGe | 61 MPGe | 68 MPGe | 410 mi | $1,100 / yr |
| Silverado EV Std Range WT (11kW Charger) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 75 MPGe | 61 MPGe | 68 MPGe | 286 mi | $1,100 / yr |
| Silverado EV Std Range (11kW Charger) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 74 MPGe | 60 MPGe | 67 MPGe | 283 mi | $1,150 / yr |
| Silverado EV Ext Range (19kW Charger) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 69 MPGe | 59 MPGe | 64 MPGe | 385 mi | $1,200 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 493 miles on a single battery charge.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| PU/CC BEV AWD | | | | | 11.1% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV models.
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Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 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.
Affected Component: WHEELS
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Summary: 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.”
Free Manufacturer 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.
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