Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published September 11, 2025
Chevrolet Silverado EV 2026: ESC Warning Light Failure Risk
Chevrolet is recalling 2026 Silverado EVs with potential ESC warning light failure, risking undetected stability control issues. Owners must update software via dealer or OTA to prevent crashes.
“Chevrolet Silverado EV 2026: ESC Warning Light Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82165-chevrolet-silverado-ev-2026-esc-warning-light-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V594000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V594000).
General Motors LLC recalled 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV electric vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Sept. 11, 2025. The ESC malfunction warning light may not illuminate after a system error, increasing crash risk. Owners should have dealer or over-the-air software updated free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Chevrolet Silverado EV, 2026
GMC Sierra EV, 2026
What to do
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.
The hazard
An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of an ESC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash. After experiencing an electronic stability control (ESC) system malfunction, the ESC malfunction warning light may not illuminate on the next key cycle.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show General Motors LLC has 414 other recalls on record since 2011-02-11. Other recent recalls of similar products include Chevrolet Silverado 2020 Power Train Recall (2026-10-14), Cadillac Lyriq 2024 Rearview Camera Malfunction Risk (2026-10-14), and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2017) Air Bag Recall (2026-09-24). NHTSA has 7 owner complaints on file for the 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV, with a latest receipt date of 2026-10-05. Manufacturers have sent NHTSA 157 technical service bulletins or other communications covering the 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV, with the latest dated 2026-09-28.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV with the ESC warning light not illuminating after starting. The recall was notified to owners via mail on October 15, 2025.
Brand
Chevrolet
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Update Software
Contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 to schedule a software update via dealer or over-the-air.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 34 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Chevrolet
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V594000 — Chevrolet Silverado EV 2026: ESC Warning Light Failure Risk
Hello,
I own a Chevrolet Silverado EV 2026: ESC Warning Light Failure Risk that is covered by recall 25V594000 from Chevrolet.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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