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Chevrolet, GMC Express & Savana Recall — Steering gear assembly may have a nut that was not properly tightened

Filed with NHTSA on October 29, 2026 · Campaign 26V718 · Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Vehicles affected
12,715
Component
STEERING

The problem

The steering gear assembly may have a nut that was not properly tightened.

A loose nut that separates from the steering gear assembly while driving can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the serial number and replace the steering gear assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14, 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 N262579350. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 29, 2026. Vehicles that were not properly inspected under recall 26V399 will need to be re-inspected under 26V718.

Check your VIN at NHTSA → This recall at NHTSA → Official NHTSA filing — Recall 573 Report (PDF) →

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) — official recall data for campaign 26V718.