NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2026 Chevrolet Traverse and 1 more recall: Insufficient Welds on Front Seats
- Recall number
- 26V696000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Seats
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 4
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Seats
Affected vehicles
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
Seats with insufficient welds may not restrain an occupant as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What should you do?
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 NHTSA.gov on October 21, 2026.
Manufacturer campaign number
N262576830
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V696000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.