# General Motors, LLC: Steel Wheels May Crack (26V496000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Subject | Steel Wheels May Crack |
| NHTSA ID | 26V496000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | N262556920 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | TIRES |
| Units potentially affected | 952 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV vehicles. A manufacturing defect may result in the steel wheels cracking at the disc vent holes. |
| Consequence | A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262556920. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (tires).
- 952 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V496000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.