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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·October 21, 2026

GM recalls 2026 Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia over seat frames with weak welds

The driver or front passenger seat may not have enough welds where the seat back recliner pivot mechanism attaches to a bracket on the seat frame, so it may not restrain an occupant as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will replace the driver or front passenger seat back frames free of charge, and owner letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GM's number for this recall is N262576830.

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Recall details

Product
Chevrolet Traverse, Acadia 2026
Company
General Motors, LLC
Hazard
Seats with insufficient welds may not restrain an occupant as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Units
4 vehicles
Reported to NHTSA
October 21, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V696000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: N262576830
  • Model years: 2026

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
SEATS
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver or front passenger seat may not have sufficient welds where the seat back recliner pivot mechanism attaches to a bracket on the seat frame.
Consequence
Seats with insufficient welds may not restrain an occupant as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective action
Dealers will replace the driver or front passenger seat back frames, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262576830. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 21, 2026.

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