GMC Recalls 2026 Hummer EV Models Due to Air Bag Wiring Defect
General Motors is recalling 2026 GMC Hummer EV Pickup and SUV vehicles because an improperly crimped wire may prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a safety restraint system (air bag) may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Plain-English summary
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 GMC Hummer EV Pickup and SUV vehicles. The recall involves 354 vehicles where the front passenger air bag connection may have an improperly crimped wire. This defect can result in the air bag failing to deploy as intended during a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
Dealers will install a jumper harness to correct the issue free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 22, 2025. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 for more information. GM's number for this recall is N252524530.
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025.
The recalled product
- Product
- GMC HUMMER EV PICKUP, HUMMER EV SUV
- Brand
- GMC
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Air Bag
- Affected units
- 354
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- HUMMER EV PICKUP
- HUMMER EV SUV
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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