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GM 24-module truck pack (205 kWh: Hummer EV Pickup, Silverado EV, Sierra EV, Escalade IQ)

NCMA (nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum) cells from Ultium Cells (GM / LG Energy Solution joint venture) · 205 kWh · used in 5 model variants.

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Pack reference

NCMA (nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum) · Ultium Cells (GM / LG Energy Solution joint venture) · 24 modules, double-stacked in the Hummer EV; 576 cells at 350 volts nominal in GM's 2024 EPA filings; charges at up to 350 kW on 800-volt DC chargers
About the pack
Capacity
205 kWh
as published
Fast charge
350 kW
peak
Warranty floor
75%
capacity floor at 8 yr / 100k mi

Pack overview

ChemistryNCMA (nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum)
Cell supplierUltium Cells (GM / LG Energy Solution joint venture)
Cell formatLarge-format pouch
Voltage (nominal)350 V
CoolingLiquid
Architecture24 modules, double-stacked in the Hummer EV; 576 cells at 350 volts nominal in GM's 2024 EPA filings; charges at up to 350 kW on 800-volt DC chargers
Warranty 8 yr / 100k mi
Capacity floor75%

Known issues

High
NHTSA 22V-771 (October 2022) covers 2022-2023 Hummer EV Pickups whose high-voltage battery pack enclosure may not be properly sealed, which can let water into the pack.
High
NHTSA 23V-367 (May 2023) covers certain 2022 Hummer EV and 2023 Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. Connections inside the high-voltage battery pack may be out of position or incorrectly welded, which can cause a loss of drive power. Dealers inspect the pack and replace it if necessary, free of charge.
Medium
NHTSA 26V-494 (July 2026) covers 11 vehicles: 2026 Silverado EV, Sierra EV, Escalade IQ and IQL, and 2022 Hummer EV Pickup. The high-voltage battery may have an improperly secured internal module component. Dealers replace the battery free of charge.
High
NHTSA 24V-320 (May 2024) covers certain 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV SUV and GMC Sierra EV vehicles. Wires in the rear drive unit's electric motors may be insufficiently insulated and can contact each other, causing a loss of drive power. Dealers replace the rear drive unit free of charge. This recall concerns the drive unit, not the battery.
Low
GM's EPA certification filing for the 2025 Silverado EV and Sierra EV lists two packs, 170 kWh with 480 cells and 205 kWh with 576 cells. The 2024 Silverado EV filing rated the 24-module pack at 215 kWh, and the filing for the 2024 Silverado EV RST and Sierra EV Denali gave 205 kWh. GM does not say whether these figures are usable or total capacity.
Low
On the 2024 Hummer EV Pickup, GM's brochure lists charging at up to 350 kW as included with, and only available with, the 24-module pack.
Low
For the 2026 Silverado EV, Chevrolet lists charging speeds of 220 kW for the standard battery pack, 300 kW for the extended pack and 350 kW for the max pack.
Low
GM covers the propulsion battery for 8 years or 100,000 miles. The warranty booklet says the battery is repaired or replaced if its capacity falls below 75% of the original value in that period, as determined by a dealer.
Low
The 2022 Hummer EV Edition 1's battery pack weighs 2,923 pounds, per GM's EPA filing as reported by The Drive.

How this pack ages (industry context)

Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).

OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 75% capacity.

Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.

Vehicles using this pack

Battery-Related NHTSA Recalls

Recalls affecting battery, charging, electric propulsion, or thermal-event systems on vehicles using this pack, as of the last complaint-data run. Each campaign names the model generation it was filed against; the summary gives the model years covered.

26V494000 Jul 30, 2026 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, GMC Sierra EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup vehicles. The high voltage battery may have an improperly secured internal module component.

Consequence: A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.

Filed against: GMC Hummer EV 2022-2025; Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2026-2026; GMC Sierra 1500 2026-2026

23V367000 May 25, 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Hummer EV and 2023 Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. Certain connections within the high-voltage battery pack may be out of position or incorrectly welded, which can cause a loss of drive power.

Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Filed against: GMC Hummer EV 2022-2025

22V771000 Oct 13, 2022 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 BrightDrop EV600 and 2022-2023 GMC Hummer EV Pickup electric vehicles. The high voltage battery pack enclosure may not be properly sealed, allowing water to enter the pack.

Consequence: Water accumulation in the high voltage battery pack can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Filed against: GMC Hummer EV 2022-2025

For TWD editorial coverage of major recall campaigns, see /recalls/.

Pack family

GM 24-module truck pack (205 kWh: Hummer EV Pickup, Silverado EV, Sierra EV, Escalade IQ) is part of the gm-ultium family. Related packs:

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemistry is the GM 24-module truck pack (205 kWh: Hummer EV Pickup, Silverado EV, Sierra EV, Escalade IQ)?

The GM 24-module truck pack (205 kWh: Hummer EV Pickup, Silverado EV, Sierra EV, Escalade IQ) uses NCMA (nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum) chemistry. Cells are supplied by Ultium Cells (GM / LG Energy Solution joint venture). Cell format: Large-format pouch. Pack architecture: 24 modules, double-stacked in the Hummer EV; 576 cells at 350 volts nominal in GM's 2024 EPA filings; charges at up to 350 kW on 800-volt DC chargers.

What is the warranty on this pack?

8 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity coverage to 75% of original. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.

How much does this pack degrade over time?

Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The GM 24-module truck pack (205 kWh: Hummer EV Pickup, Silverado EV, Sierra EV, Escalade IQ) battery warranty runs 8 years / 100,000 miles to a 75% capacity floor, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.

Which vehicles use the GM 24-module truck pack (205 kWh: Hummer EV Pickup, Silverado EV, Sierra EV, Escalade IQ)?

GMC Hummer EV 2022-2025 (Pickup only: Edition 1, and optional on the 3X. The 2X and the SUV use the 20-module pack); Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2024-2025 (Silverado EV only: 2024 RST First Edition and WT 4WT, and the Max Range pack for 2025. GM does not publish module counts by range name; the match to this pack comes from its EPA filings); GMC Sierra 1500 2024-2025 (Sierra EV only: 2024 Denali Edition 1, and the Max Range pack for 2025. GM does not publish module counts by range name; the match to this pack comes from its EPA filings); Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2026-2026 (Silverado EV only: Max Range pack (WT, LT, Trail Boss). GM does not publish module counts by range name; the match to this pack comes from its EPA filings); GMC Sierra 1500 2026-2026 (Sierra EV only: Max Range pack (AT4, Denali). GM does not publish module counts by range name; the match to this pack comes from its EPA filings).

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