Saturday, August 8, 2026
RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV, 2026 GMC Sierra EV Recall: A manufacturing defect may result in the steel wheels cracking at the disc…

NHTSA campaign 26V496000 · Tires · filed Jul 30, 2026 · verified Aug 8, 2026

Units reported
952
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Expected Sep 14, 2026

The defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) 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.

The risk

A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

Check VIN on NHTSA →

The fix — what to do

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.

Affected vehicles

Related recalls

All Chevrolet Silverado EV recalls → · All Chevrolet recalls →

Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V496000 (manufacturer number N262556920). Data last verified Aug 8, 2026.