Recall 25V769 covers 354 2026 GMC Hummer EV Pickup and SUV vehicles for passenger air bag wiring. Free repair at franchised Hummer dealers.
GMC is recalling 354 2026 Hummer EV Pickup and Hummer EV SUV vehicles under recall 25V769 because an improperly crimped front passenger air bag wire can keep the air bag from deploying as intended. In a crash, that raises injury risk, and the Hummer dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The instrument panel wire harness is the bundle of wires behind the dashboard that carries signals between the restraint system and the front passenger air bag. On the 2026 GMC Hummer EV Pickup and Hummer EV SUV, that connector depends on a tight crimp, the squeezed metal joint that holds the wire to its terminal and keeps the electrical path closed.
In recall 25V769, the issue traces to a supplier process used while the normal automated crimping machine was down for maintenance. That manual process left inconsistent crimps in some passenger air bag connector terminals. If the wire does not stay securely attached to the terminal, the circuit loses a reliable connection and the front passenger air bag can fail to deploy as intended.
The warning sign listed for this recall is an airbag warning light in the instrument panel. If that light appears, treat it as a restraint-system warning and have a GMC dealer inspect the recall repair path before relying on the passenger air bag.
Who's affected?
Covers the Hummer EV Pickup and Hummer EV SUV, with the same front air bag component listed for each.
| 2026 GMC Hummer EV Pickup | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2026 GMC Hummer EV SUV | front air bag |
| Units affected | 354 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
If the air bag does not deploy as intended during a crash, the risk of injury increases. The warning sign is an airbag light in the instrument panel. If that light appears, schedule service soon and do not ignore the alert. Repair will be free at any franchised Hummer dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 GMC Hummer EV Pickup or Hummer EV SUV is included in this recall.
- Check for GMC's owner letter before scheduling; it explains when the free jumper-harness repair is open.
- Contact a franchised Hummer dealer to ask about the jumper-harness installation that fixes the front passenger air bag wiring connection.
- Call GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 with questions and reference recall number 25V769 when you call.
- Avoid using the front passenger seat until the dealer completes the repair if your VIN is included.
What happens at the repair
Once the repair is available, a Hummer technician will install a jumper harness for the front passenger air bag connection. The jumper harness corrects the wiring connection tied to the air bag deployment concern. The final dealer repair will be free once it opens, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Repairs already paid out of pocket are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the covered Hummer EV vehicles are still under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| November 6, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 6, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| November 6, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 6, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 3, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V769?
Recall 25V769 covers 354 2026 GMC Hummer EV Pickup and Hummer EV SUV vehicles with a front passenger air bag connection that has an improperly crimped wire. In a crash, the passenger air bag can fail to deploy as intended, increasing injury risk. GMC dealers will install a jumper harness for free.
What should I do if my 2026 GMC Hummer EV Pickup or Hummer EV SUV is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V769. If it is, contact a franchised GMC dealer to schedule the jumper harness installation. Reference recall number 25V769000 or GMC recall number N252524530 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. GMC dealers will install the jumper harness free of charge, including covered parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is passenger injury in a crash. The front passenger air bag connection has an improperly crimped wire, and that defect can keep the air bag from deploying as intended. The dealer repair corrects the connection with a jumper harness.
When were owners notified about this GMC Hummer EV recall?
GMC owner notification letters were scheduled for December 22, 2025. VINs became searchable on November 6, 2025, so a VIN check is the clearest way to confirm whether your exact Hummer EV Pickup or Hummer EV SUV is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V769000 |
|---|---|
| GMC customer service | 1-800-462-8782 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V769 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V769000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →