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2026 Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia recall: seats

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall on October 21, 2026. It covers about 4 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4
reported
Oct 21, 2026

Seats

What is wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver or front passenger seat may not have sufficient welds where the seat back recliner pivot mechanism attaches to a bracket on the seat frame.
Risk
Seats with insufficient welds may not restrain an occupant as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver or front passenger seat back frames, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 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 N262576830. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on October 21, 2026.

Recall number 26V696000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 26V696000

Is there a recall on the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia seats?

Yes. Recall 26V696000, reported on October 21, 2026, covers about 4 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V696000?

Dealers will replace the driver or front passenger seat back frames, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 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 N262576830. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on October 21, 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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