Recall 26V083000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 26V083000. Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. 1,055 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other GENERAL MOTORS, LLC Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent GENERAL MOTORS, LLC Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V166000 | Mar 19, 2026 | AIR BAGS | CHEVROLET, GMC | 2,819 |
| 26V127000 | Mar 5, 2026 | TIRES | CHEVROLET, GMC | 857 |
| 26V129000 | Mar 5, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | CHEVROLET, GMC | 11,807 |
| 26V114000 | Feb 26, 2026 | EQUIPMENT | BUICK, CADILLAC, CHEVROLET | 5,485 |
| 26V113000 | Feb 26, 2026 | SUSPENSION | BUICK | 17,050 |
| 26V085000 | Feb 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | CADILLAC, CHEVROLET, GMC | 43,743 |
| 26V082000 | Feb 12, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | CADILLAC | 22 |
| 26V031000 | Jan 22, 2026 | PARKING BRAKE | CHEVROLET | 20 |
| 25V878000 | Dec 18, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | CHEVROLET | 81,177 |
| 25V856000 | Dec 11, 2025 | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | GMC | 1,120 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching CHEVROLET, GMC from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 25V719000 | Oct 22, 2025 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR | 17,084 |
| 25V676000 | Oct 9, 2025 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE | 173,301 |
| 25V630000 | Sep 19, 2025 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER | 11,385 |
| 24V626000 | Aug 21, 2024 | OEM SYSTEMS, LLC | TRAILER HITCHES | 38 |
| 24V157000 | Feb 28, 2024 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2,891 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 26V083000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2180245 | Dec 24, 2025 | 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | During an extreme cold event in Interior Alaska (–44°F), the vehicle experienced a sudden emissions‑system failure that … |
| 2180246 | Dec 24, 2025 | 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | POWER TRAIN | During an extreme cold event in Interior Alaska (–44°F), the vehicle experienced a sudden emissions‑system failure that … |
| 2180247 | Dec 24, 2025 | 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | During an extreme cold event in Interior Alaska (–44°F), the vehicle experienced a sudden emissions‑system failure that … |
| 2181217 | Dec 16, 2025 | 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and exiting … |
| 2180089 | Oct 17, 2025 | 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicl… |
| 2184919 | Mar 2, 2024 | 2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the rear w… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.