2020–2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 +more: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 26V083000 · 1,055 units potentially affected · filed Feb 12, 2026
What's wrong
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.
Why it matters
Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252516560. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V083000
- Manufacturer no.
- N252516560
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, Llc
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
- Units affected
- 1,055
- Report received
- Feb 12, 2026
- Owner letters
- Mar 6, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2020, 2021, 2022
- Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2020
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2020
- GMC Sierra 1500 2020, 2021, 2022
- GMC Sierra 2500 2020
- GMC Sierra 3500 2020