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2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and others recall: software

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall on February 12, 2026. It covers about 1,055 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,055
reported
Feb 12, 2026
owners notified
Mar 6, 2026
related complaints
1,131

Power train: automatic transmission: control module: software

What is 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.
Risk
Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 on February 12, 2026.

Recall number 26V083000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,131 complaints about transmission problems.

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 15002021 Chevrolet Silverado 15002022 Chevrolet Silverado 15002020 Chevrolet Silverado 25002020 Chevrolet Silverado 35002020 GMC Sierra 15002021 GMC Sierra 15002022 GMC Sierra 15002020 GMC Sierra 25002020 GMC Sierra 3500

Questions about recall 26V083000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and others software?

Yes. Recall 26V083000, reported on February 12, 2026, covers about 1,055 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V083000?

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 on February 12, 2026.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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