NHTSA recall 25V-856 (25V856000)
air bags recall reported December 11, 2025 - about 1,120 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V856000
- Also written as
- 25V-856
- Manufacturer number
- N252533510
- Reported
- December 11, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,120
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024'"2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles. Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, 'Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it is dangerous
An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252533510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 11, 2025.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-856 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.