# General Motors, LLC: Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208 (25V856000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Subject | Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208 |
| NHTSA ID | 25V856000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | N252533510 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 1120 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024–2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles. Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection." |
| Consequence | An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252533510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 11, 2025. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 1,120 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V856000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.