General Motors Recalls Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Over Tire Sidewall Damage
General Motors is recalling approximately 3,304 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cutaway vehicles from the 2025-2026 model years due to tires that may have sidewall damage.
What this vehicle recalls alert tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 6, 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 2025-2026 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cutaway vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with tires that have sustained sidewall damage. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a tire with sidewall damage may experience sudden air loss or cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects a total of 3,304 units. The specific models included in this campaign are:
- 2025-2026 Chevrolet Express Cutaway
- 2025-2026 GMC Savana Cutaway
The GM internal recall number for this action is N252542620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on the NHTSA website on March 5, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners of the affected vehicles are advised to contact their local dealers to schedule an inspection. Dealers will inspect all tire sidewalls and replace any tires found with damage free of charge.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by April 20, 2026. For additional information, consumers may contact:
- GMC Customer Service: 1-800-462-8782
- Chevrolet Customer Service: 1-800-222-1020
- NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 1-888-327-4236
Why This Matters
Tire sidewall damage significantly increases the risk of a sudden blowout or loss of vehicle stability. Such failures can lead to a loss of driver control, increasing the likelihood of a crash.
Source
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Campaign Number 26V127000.
Source: NHTSA Official Notice