2025-2026 Chevrolet Express, 2025-2026 GMC Savana recall: Improperly Tightened Steering Gear Assembly Nut
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 29, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- 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
12,715 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 Chevrolet Express, 2025-2026 GMC Savana.
- Compared with
General Motors, LLC has 28 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
292 earlier NHTSA recalls by General Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Oct. 29, 2026 2023-2027 Cadillac Lyriq, 2024-2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac Celestiq and 1 more model recall: Loss of Braking
- Oct. 21, 2026 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, 2026 GMC Acadia recall: Insufficient Welds on Front Seats
- Sept. 24, 2026 2025-2027 Cadillac Optiq recall: Window Automatic Reversal System Malfunction/FMVSS 118
- Sept. 24, 2026 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2016-2017 GMC Sierra 1500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3 more models recall: Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach
- Aug. 20, 2026 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, 2024-2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2024-2025 Buick Envista and 1 more model recall: Rearview Camera May Display Distorted or Blank Image
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 | 26V718000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 12,715 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | N262579350 |
| “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