NHTSA Recall 26V083000: Software (power train) and valves/valve body (power train)
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,055 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V083000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N252516560 |
| Components | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE › SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › FLUID/LUBRICANT › VALVES/VALVE BODY |
| Report received | February 12, 2026 |
| Owner notification | March 6, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V083000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 2020 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 2020 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 | 2020 |
| GMC Sierra 3500 | 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.