General Motors recalls 2024-2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles with faulty air bag software that could cause improper deployment during crashes. Owners must update SDM software via dealer.
An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
General Motors is recalling certain 2024-2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles because their air bag software might deploy incorrectly during crashes. This could increase injury risk if the air bag activates when it shouldn't.
The air bag system uses software that may incorrectly trigger a second stage deployment when only the first stage is intended. This happens because the vehicle's sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software fails to properly detect crash conditions, causing the air bag to activate inappropriately during a crash.
Owners of 2024-2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these specific models face the highest risk due to potential improper air bag deployment.
Check your vehicle's VIN to see if it's listed in the recall. The affected models are 2024-2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles. The recall was announced on NHTSA.gov on December 11, 2025.
Dealers will update the vehicle's sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software for free.
Call 1-800-462-8782 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the software update.
Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252533510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 11, 2025.
The air bag software may cause a second stage deployment when only the first stage is intended, which could increase injury risk during a crash.
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2024-2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV model with a VIN listed on NHTSA.gov as part of this recall.
The recall notice states that dealers will update the software for free, but there is no specific deadline mentioned.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GMC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V856000 — GMC GMC Hello, I own a GMC that is covered by recall 25V856000 from GMC. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252533510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 11, 2025. 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.
