# General Motors, LLC: Improperly Tightened Steering Gear Assembly Nut (26V399000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Subject | Improperly Tightened Steering Gear Assembly Nut |
| NHTSA ID | 26V399000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | N262563570 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Units potentially affected | 26541 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Express, and 2025-2026 Savana vehicles. The steering gear assembly may have a nut that was not properly tightened. |
| Consequence | A loose nut that separates from the steering gear assembly while driving can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262563570. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 23, 2026. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (steering).
- 26,541 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V399000). 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.