Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana recalled for steering gear nut risk
General Motors is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles because the steering gear assembly may have a nut that was not properly tightened. 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.
From the NHTSA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All General Motors, LLC recalls
What to do
- Contact a Chevrolet or GMC dealer to schedule a free inspection; dealers will replace the steering gear assembly if necessary.
- Check whether your vehicle is included by searching its VIN at NHTSA.gov, where VINs became searchable on October 29, 2026.
- If your vehicle was inspected under recall 26V399, it will need to be re-inspected under recall 26V718.
- Call GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 with GM recall number N262579350 for questions.
- Watch for owner notification letters, which are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Products
- 2025 CHEVROLET EXPRESS · 2025 GMC SAVANA · 2026 CHEVROLET EXPRESS · 2026 GMC SAVANA
Details
- Units affected
- 12715
- Recall number
- 26V718000
In the NHTSA's words
- Description
- 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. 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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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