GM recalls 2025–2026 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles over a nut that may not be tight in the steering gear assembly
The steering gear assembly may have a nut that was not properly tightened, and if it separates while driving it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the serial number and replace the steering gear assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
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Recall details
- Product
- Chevrolet Express, Savana 2025–2026
- Company
- General Motors, LLC
- Hazard
- A loose nut that separates from the steering gear assembly while driving can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 12,715 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 29, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V718000
- Manufacturer campaign number: N262579350
- Model years: 2025–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- STEERING
- Defect
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. The steering gear assembly may have a nut that was not properly tightened.
- Consequence
- A loose nut that separates from the steering gear assembly while driving can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will inspect the serial number and replace the steering gear assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262579350. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 29, 2026. Vehicles that were not properly inspected under recall 26V399 will need to be re-inspected under 26V718.
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