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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V496000·Announced 2026-07-30

GM Recalls 2026 Silverado and Sierra EVs for Wheel Cracking Risk

General Motors is recalling 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV vehicles because steel wheels may crack, potentially causing loss of control.

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 (wheel cracking) that may lead to loss of control and a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC 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.

A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 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.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CHEVROLET SIERRA EV, SILVERADO EV
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electric SUV / Pickup
Hazard
Affected units
952

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)

  • SIERRA EV
  • SILVERADO EV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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