Recall 25V815 affects 3,408 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks missing owner's manuals. Manuals are free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet is recalling 3,408 2026 Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, and Silverado 3500 trucks because some left production without an owner's manual, including child restraint anchorage instructions. Without that manual, owners lack key safety guidance for using the vehicle and child restraints, increasing injury risk in a crash; Chevrolet dealers will provide the manual free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The owner's manual is the guide that tells a Silverado owner how to use the truck's systems safely. For the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, and Silverado 3500, it also contains information needed for child restraint anchorage use, including how to understand the seating and anchoring instructions tied to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225.
On affected trucks, the manual was left out during production. GM traced the problem to plant instructions for placing the manual in the dealer packet, which were not properly followed. The truck itself is not described as having a broken child restraint anchor; the missing manual means the owner lacks required safety instructions for using the vehicle correctly.
There is no warning sign before failure because this is not a part that wears out or breaks while driving. An owner would notice the issue by checking the glove box or paperwork packet and finding that the owner's manual is missing.
Who's affected?
Covers the Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 in the 2026 model year, all tied to the same owner manual information.
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | vehicle equipment |
|---|---|
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | vehicle equipment |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | vehicle equipment |
| Units affected | 3,408 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2026 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An omitted owner's manual leaves owners without Chevrolet's safety and operating instructions for the truck. That gap increases the risk of injury in a crash because owners lack the vehicle-specific guidance for safe use. If your VIN is included, get the manual from the dealer and review it. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, Silverado 2500, or Silverado 1500 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to get the free owner's manual, including the child-restraint anchorage instructions missing from the truck.
- Bring the recall notice if Chevrolet mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V815 when you call.
- Ask the dealer for child-restraint anchorage instructions before installing or moving a child seat.
- Call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 with questions and mention GM recall N252532020.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician or service desk provides the missing owner's manual for the affected 2026 Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, and Silverado 3500 vehicles. The manual and any related dealer handling are free under the recall. Out-of-pocket costs already paid for this issue are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, since all covered vehicles are under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| November 25, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 25, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| November 25, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 25, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 30, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V815?
Recall 25V815 covers 3,408 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, and Silverado 3500 trucks that left production without an owner's manual. Without that manual, owners lack required instructions for safe vehicle operation, including child restraint anchorage information. Chevrolet dealers will provide the manual for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, or Silverado 3500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 25V815. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and ask for the owner's manual under GM recall N252532020. The dealer provides the manual at no charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to fix recall defects at no cost, and Chevrolet dealers will provide the missing owner's manual free of charge. You do not need to return to the dealer that sold the truck.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is missing safety instructions when you need them. Without the owner's manual, an owner lacks required guidance for safe vehicle use, including child restraint anchorage information, which increases the risk of injury in a crash.
When were owners notified about recall 25V815?
Chevrolet mailed owner notification letters on December 30, 2025. VINs became searchable for this recall on November 25, 2025. If you bought the truck used or never received a letter, check your VIN and reference recall 25V815 when you call a Chevrolet dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V815000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V815 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V815000 |
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 →