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Chevrolet Silverado EV Recall 26V496: Steel Wheels May Crack and Cause Loss of Control

NHTSA campaign 26V496, reported July 30, 2026, 952 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain steel wheels on these electric pickups may crack at the disc vent holes because of a manufacturing defect. A cracked wheel can lead to disc separation, which may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and increases the risk of a crash.

An authorized dealer will inspect the wheels and replace them as needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2026. If you have questions, contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and reference recall number N262556920. You can also check whether your vehicle is included by entering your VIN on NHTSA.gov, where VINs for this recall became searchable July 30, 2026.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V496General Motors, LLC
Component
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE; WHEELS
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV vehicles. A manufacturing defect may result in the steel wheels cracking at the disc vent holes.
Risk
A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262556920. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Silverado EV2026
GMC Sierra EV2026