General Motors Recalls Over 219,000 Vehicles for Owner's Manual Issue
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General Motors is recalling approximately 219,400 vehicles due to a potential failure in downloading the electronic owner's manual, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" 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 consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
General Motors has decided to recall certain vehicles because the radio was not set correctly during production, preventing the electronic owner's manual from downloading. This results in the vehicles failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208 for occupant protection.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 219,400 units of various models, including 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL. The affected model years range from 2025 to 2027. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V114000, and the manufacturer's number is N252540430.
What You Should Do
Owners should take their vehicles to dealers for a free reset of the vehicle radio, which will enable the automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 13, 2026. Contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 for assistance.
Why This Matters
Without the owner's manual, vehicle owners may not know how to safely operate their vehicles, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash. This recall highlights the importance of accessible safety information for all drivers.
Source
This recall is attributed to NHTSA with campaign number 26V114000. More information is available on the NHTSA website.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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