CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV (2026) recall — Wheels
General Motors recalls 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EVs with cracked steel wheels that could cause loss of control and crash risk. Owners must have wheels inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
General Motors is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV vehicles due to a manufacturing defect that may cause steel wheels to crack at disc vent holes. This crack could lead to wheel separation and loss of control, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342526-chevrolet-silverado-ev-2026-cracked-wheels-risk-crash-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342526-chevrolet-silverado-ev-2026-cracked-wheels-risk-crash-recall · Published October 8, 2026 · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V496000
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“Chevrolet Silverado EV 2026: Cracked Wheels Risk Crash - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342526-chevrolet-silverado-ev-2026-cracked-wheels-risk-crash-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #26V496000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V496000).
Why it’s dangerous
A manufacturing defect causes steel wheels to crack at disc vent holes. This crack can lead to wheel separation, which may cause loss of control and increase crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV vehicles with the specific wheel defect are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the wheel fix are at risk of loss of control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV has wheels with cracks at disc vent holes. The recall covers vehicles where VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels as necessary at no cost to you.
Check for Recalled VINs
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.
July 30, 2026
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
A manufacturing defect may result in the steel wheels cracking at the disc vent holes.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV has wheels with cracks at disc vent holes. The recall covers vehicles where VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.
What should I do if I have the recalled vehicle?
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels as necessary at no cost to you.
Contact Chevrolet
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V496000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 26V496000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V496000 (July 30, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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