GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse recall 26V696000 - Seats

NHTSA · October 21, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V696000 (Gmc, Chevrolet), reported October 21, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 4.
• Component: Seats.
• Details as of November 13, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

October 21, 2026

Recalling firm

General Motors, LLC

Source ID

26V696000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 530 recall campaigns from General Motors, LLC since 2010, 28 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 4 vehicles, it is smaller than 96% of the 791 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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