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.
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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.
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