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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 26V083📅 Feb 17, 2026

2020–2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 & 2020–2022 GMC Sierra 1500 + 4 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.

💥 The risk

Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252516560. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V083000
Manufacturer recall #
N252516560
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,055
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
Owner phone
1-800-462-8782
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 6, 2026
Built
Dec 8, 2019 – Dec 8, 2019
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V083 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V083?

2020–2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 & 2020–2022 GMC Sierra 1500 + 4 more. 1,055 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-462-8782.