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Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V345000·Announced 2026-05-28

GM Recalls 2026 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana for Gear Shifter Defect

General Motors is recalling 2026 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles because an incorrectly manufactured steering column assembly may provide inaccurate gear selection feedback, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential crash risk without confirmed fatalities or serious injuries.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the steering column assembly where the gear shifter may provide inaccurate gear selection feedback to the driver.

Inaccurate gear selection may result in unexpected vehicle movement, which increases the risk of a crash. The defect is attributed to an incorrectly manufactured steering column assembly.

Dealers will replace the transmission control on the steering column free of charge. Until the remedy is performed, owners are advised to visually verify the shift position indicator each time a gear is selected and always use the parking brake when the vehicle is parked. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 9, 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 N262558671.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CHEVROLET SAVANA, EXPRESS
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering Column
Hazard
Affected units
232

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)

  • SAVANA
  • EXPRESS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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