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2026 CHEVROLET Traverse

2 recalls Risk Grade: F Most severe issue: Low Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Low Priority #26V696000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
The seat back recliner mechanism on your Traverse or Acadia is a critical part that helps keep you safe in a crash. If it's not attached properly, it could fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat welds are weak, you or your passenger may not be held in place in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the seat back frame for free, so you can drive with confidence. Just wait for the recall notice and schedule an appointment when you receive it.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Seats with insufficient welds may not restrain an occupant as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — 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 NHTSA.gov on October 21, 2026.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #26V114000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Risk if Unfixed
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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SEATS
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other CHEVROLET Traverse Years

2023
2 recalls
2022
1 recall
2021
3 recalls
2020
8 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
5 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
4 recalls

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