General Motors, LLC: Improperly Tightened Steering Gear Assembly Nut (26V718000)
General Motors, LLC: Improperly Tightened Steering Gear Assembly Nut (26V718000). Its units affected of 12,715 is above the median of 533 (78th percentile). Dated 7 days ago, it is inside the fresh trigger window. Score 45/100. As of 2026-11-04, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 12,715 · 78th percentile of 875 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 23.9x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Subject | Improperly Tightened Steering Gear Assembly Nut |
| NHTSA ID | 26V718000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | N262579350 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Units potentially affected | 12715 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Express and GMC 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 the serial number and replace the steering gear assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14, 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 N262579350. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 29, 2026. Vehicles that were not properly inspected under recall 26V399 will need to be re-inspected under 26V718. |
| units affected percentile | 78th of 875 (median 533, 23.9x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-10-29
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-04
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:12:01 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: General Motors, LLC and 786 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 786
- General Motors, LLC's units affected: 78th percentile of 875 records
- Timing: High: dated in the last 7 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $157,200 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
45 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- Safety-critical component (steering).
- 12,715 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for General Motors, LLC?
General Motors, LLC recall 26V718000: Improperly Tightened Steering Gear Assembly Nut, 12,715 units.
How does General Motors, LLC compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 12,715 sits in the upper half (78th percentile) of 875 records; the median is 533. It is fresh: dated 7 days ago, inside the window where early outreach matters most.
General Motors, LLC vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors, LLC | Vehicle | 12,715 | 78th | 2026-10-29 |
| Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | Vehicle | 19,406 | 81st | 2026-03-12 |
| Roush Performance Products, Inc. | Vehicle | 1,217 | 59th | 2026-04-15 |
| Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | Vehicle | 617 | 52nd | 2026-09-17 |
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