2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Spare Tire Recall (26V496)

Recall 26V496 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV in recall 26V496?

A manufacturing defect may result in the steel wheels cracking at the disc vent holes.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2026 Silverado EV with recall 26V496?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Silverado EV shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the temporary and emergency spare tire, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V496?

Recall 26V496 covers 952 vehicles: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV; 2026 GMC Sierra EV.

NHTSA lists 952 vehicles in this campaign, built October 24, 2025 to March 13, 2026. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Silverado EV spare tire recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels as necessary, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 26V496 announced?

General Motors, LLC reported recall 26V496 to NHTSA on July 30, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 23, 2026.

This recall was filed 2 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 140 days. If your Silverado EV was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Silverado EV is part of recall 26V496?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V496 is open on your Silverado EV, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2026 Silverado EV vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Silverado EV owners do about recall 26V496?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V496000 applies to your Silverado EV.
2. Call a Chevrolet dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any temporary and emergency spare tire symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Silverado EV owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 26V496 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 11 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV: 6 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2026 GMC Sierra EV: 5 complaints in total, 2 about the suspension, wheels and tires

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

Rear right clunk in rear suspension. Dealer kept truck for 2 days and can't figure it out. Worried it could be a suspension nut or bolt and could cause a crash.

2026 GMC Sierra EV owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11688564, filed September 20, 2025

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra EV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V594000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

2026 GMC Sierra EV owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11701463, filed November 25, 2025

Can recall 26V496 make my Silverado EV a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 26V496000 does not automatically make your Silverado EV a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Suspension, wheel and tire defects can affect handling and control. Clunks, pulling and vibration that return after a repair point to a defect that has not been fixed.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Silverado EV went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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