2025-2026 Chevrolet Express, 2025-2026 GMC Savana recall: Improperly Tightened Steering Gear Assembly Nut
Report received by NHTSA: June 23, 2026.
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- What's recalled
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Express, and 2025-2026 Savana vehicles. The steering gear assembly may have a nut that was not properly tightened.
- The risk
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.
- Who's affected
26,541 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 Chevrolet Express, 2025-2026 GMC Savana.
- Compared with
General Motors, LLC has 26 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 28 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
283 earlier NHTSA recalls by General Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- June 18, 2026 2026 Cadillac Vistiq recall: Third-Row Power Folding Seatback May Trap Occupant
- May 28, 2026 2026 Chevrolet Express, 2026 GMC Savana recall: Incorrect Gear May Be Selected
- May 21, 2026 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, 2015-2016 Cadillac CTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac SRX and 3 more models recall: Air Bag Inflator May Rupture (agency record)
- May 21, 2026 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and 3 more models recall: Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach (agency record)
- May 14, 2026 2025-2026 Cadillac Escalade, 2025-2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2025-2026 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 and 3 more models recall: Incorrect Front Wheel Hub Bolts (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 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 N262563570. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 23, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Chevrolet Express 2025-2026
- GMC Savana 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V399000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 23, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 26,541 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | N262563570 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record