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NHTSA recall 26V-496 (26V496000)

tires recall reported July 30, 2026 - about 952 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
26V496000
Also written as
26V-496
Manufacturer number
N262556920
Reported
July 30, 2026
Vehicles affected
~952
Component
tires

What is being recalled

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV vehicles. A manufacturing defect may result in the steel wheels cracking at the disc vent holes.

Why it is dangerous

A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262556920. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-496 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Chevrolet Silverado EV - 2026
Chevrolet Silverado - 2026
GMC Sierra EV - 2026
GMC Sierra - 2026

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.