SeatsRecall 26V-696 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
General Motors, LLC recall 26V-696 covers 4 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on October 21, 2026.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V696000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Seats with insufficient welds may not restrain an occupant as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 14, 2025 to November 17, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.