General Motors Recalls 2026 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Vehicles
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GM is recalling 464 model year 2026 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles due to an incorrectly manufactured steering column assembly that may cause inaccurate gear selection feedback.
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This notice was issued by NHTSA on June 15, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Vehicle Recalls — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. The gear shifter may provide inaccurate gear selection feedback to the driver due to an incorrectly manufactured steering column assembly.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 464 units of 2026 Chevrolet Express and 2026 GMC Savana vehicles. GM's recall number is N262558671 and the NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V345000.
What You Should Do
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. Dealers will replace the transmission control on the steering column, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Why This Matters
Inaccurate gear selection may result in unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V345000. Information retrieved from NHTSA.gov.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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