NHTSA recall, Reported Oct 29, 2026

GMC Savana Vehicles

The steering gear assembly may have a nut that was not properly tightened, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

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. The recall affects 12,715 vehicles nationwide.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on October 29, 2026. Dealers will inspect the serial number and replace the steering gear assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Vehicles that were not properly inspected under recall 26V399 will need to be re-inspected under 26V718. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from October 29, 2026.
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. You 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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What you get Free repair

Read the notice on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Full text from NHTSA

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.