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SevereNHTSA·26V083000·Announced 2026-02-12

Chevrolet and GMC transmission control valve failure may lock rear wheels

GM is recalling certain Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797, because the transmission control valve may fail and lock the rear wheels.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: the source states the rear wheels can lock up while driving, which is a loss of vehicle control.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. About 1,055 units are potentially affected.

The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.

NHTSA states that rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 6, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET, GMC SILVERADO 1500, SIERRA 1500, SILVERADO 3500, SILVERADO 2500
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
1,055

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 (6)

  • SILVERADO 1500
  • SIERRA 1500
  • SILVERADO 3500
  • SILVERADO 2500
  • SIERRA 2500
  • SIERRA 3500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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