Chevrolet Traverse Recall 26V696: Front Seats May Not Hold Occupants in a Crash
What this recall means
Certain front seats may have insufficient welds where the seat back recliner pivot mechanism attaches to a bracket on the seat frame. If the weld is inadequate, the seat may not restrain an occupant as intended in a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
The driver or front passenger seat back frame will be replaced free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. You can also contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and reference GM recall number N262576830.
Vehicle owners should check their VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, where VINs involved in this recall became searchable on October 21, 2026.
Official recall details
Component: SEATS
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver or front passenger seat may not have sufficient welds where the seat back recliner pivot mechanism attaches to a bracket on the seat frame.
Risk: Seats with insufficient welds may not restrain an occupant as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver or front passenger seat back frames, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262576830. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 21, 2026.