2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Stability Control Software Recall (25V594)

Recall 25V594 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV in recall 25V594?

After experiencing an electronic stability control (ESC) system malfunction, the ESC malfunction warning light may not illuminate on the next key cycle.

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."

Is it safe to drive a 2026 Silverado EV with recall 25V594?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of an ESC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of an ESC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Silverado EV shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the software, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V594?

Recall 25V594 covers 1,191 vehicles: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV; 2026 GMC Sierra EV.

NHTSA lists 1,191 vehicles in this campaign, built February 12, 2025 to June 23, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Silverado EV stability control software recall?

Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.

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.

When was recall 25V594 announced?

General Motors, LLC reported recall 25V594 to NHTSA on September 11, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 15, 2025.

This recall was filed 12 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 131 days. If your Silverado EV was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Silverado EV is part of recall 25V594?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V594 is open on your Silverado EV, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V594000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should Silverado EV owners do about recall 25V594?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V594000 applies to your Silverado EV.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the software happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Silverado EV owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 3 of them about the driver assistance.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the driver assistance have been filed since recall 25V594 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 11 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 3 of them involve the driver assistance. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV: 6 complaints in total, 1 about the driver assistance
• 2026 GMC Sierra EV: 5 complaints in total, 2 about the driver assistance

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra EV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V594000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

2026 GMC Sierra EV owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11701463, filed November 25, 2025

Component/system malfunctioned: Adaptive Cruise Control integrated with Traffic Sign Recognition/Speed Limit Assist (camera-based speed sign detection and automatic speed adjustment). Vehicle available for inspection upon request. While driving ~35 mph in 35 mph zones with Adaptive Cruise Control engaged, the system repeatedly misread speed signs (or GPS data) as much higher (e.g., 75 mph).

2026 GMC Sierra EV owner, KS, NHTSA complaint 11707327, filed December 28, 2025

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.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11751338, filed July 19, 2026

Can recall 25V594 make my Silverado EV a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Driver assistance systems such as automatic emergency braking, lane keeping and adaptive cruise rely on software and sensors. Phantom braking or a system that shuts off can be dangerous, and these complaints often return after an update.

Because the remedy is an over-the-air update, there may be no repair order unless you take the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV in. If the symptom continues after the update, get it documented at the dealer so it counts.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Silverado EV went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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