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NHTSA Recall 25V594000: Software (electronic stability control (esc))

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,191 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Silverado EV.

1,191
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2025
owners notified (October 15)
NHTSA campaign25V594000
Manufacturer campaignN252515340
ComponentELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) › CONTROL MODULE › SOFTWARE
Report receivedSeptember 11, 2025
Owner notificationOctober 15, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V594000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Silverado EV2026
GMC Sierra EV2026

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.