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2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

25 NHTSA owner complaints · 4 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
Chevrolet Silverado EV
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Owner complaints: 25 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 12.5

Electrical System11Structure7Unknown Or Other5Visibility/Wiper3Exterior Lighting3Power Train2

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle in sub-zero temperatures, the HVAC unit failed to blow hot air through the vents. During the failur,e the contact was unable to defrost the windows. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined that the heater control module was inoperable and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact…
The contact owned a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. The contact stated that when idle, the vehicle would hesitate before accelerating. Continuing to drive at approximately 55 MPH, the accelerator was released, and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle veered off the road, where the vehicle flipped a total of 5 times before coming to a stop. The contact received injuries to their back, whipflash, and a contusi…
Under heavy acceleration the vehicle swerves from lane to lane and the operator is unable to counter the steering. The behavior continues until the acceleration is halted. The vehicle was grounded due to it being deemed unsafe by the originating dealership technician and repairs were attempted but were unsuccessful. The dealership had another vehicle like mine in inventory so they tested that one and found the same e…

Recalls: 4 campaigns (4 severe)

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CampaignComponentSummary
24V087000Seat Belts:Rear/OtherGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vehicles. An incorrect seat belt bezel on the second-row center seat b…
24V320000Electrical System:WiringGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV SUV, and GMC S…
25V015000Seat Belts:Rear/Other:AnchorageGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2024-2025 GMC Sierra EV pickup trucks. The bolt that secures …
23V786000Seat Belts:Front:AnchorageGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GMC Hummer EV pick up, 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV, and 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vehic…

True cost of ownership

EPA combined 63 MPGe · estimated annual energy cost $1,200 · EPA range 450 mi

Energy (your region) $1,200
Maintenance band (your region) $0$15
Estimated running cost this year (age 2) $1,215

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,620vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Electrical System (11 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is CAUTION with a reliability score of 55/100, computed from 25 NHTSA complaints and 4 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, 4 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 08/02/2024. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV really cost YOU per year?

Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

55RELIABILITY / 100
CAUTION
  • 25 NHTSA complaints on record (12.5/yr of exposure)
  • 4 recall campaigns, 4 touching safety-critical systems

How this score is computed →

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