Recall 26V127 covers 857 2025-2026 GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express cutaway vehicles for tire sidewall damage. Repair is free at any franchised GMC dealer.
GMC is recalling 857 2025-2026 Savana and Express cutaway vehicles because tire sidewalls were damaged before delivery. A damaged sidewall can cause sudden air loss or loss of control, increasing crash risk, and GMC dealers will inspect and replace affected tires free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The tire on a 2025-2026 GMC Savana or Express cutaway carries the vehicle's weight, holds air pressure, and keeps the tread in firm contact with the road. The sidewall is the tire's outer wall between the tread and the wheel rim. It flexes every time the tire rolls, so a cut or gouge there matters more than a surface mark.
On affected vehicles, the right rear tire was damaged during the factory alignment process. A broken roller in the wheel alignment fixture gouged the tire sidewall while the vehicle was being built. That damage weakens the sidewall, and a weakened sidewall can lose air suddenly instead of leaking slowly.
There is no warning sign before failure. A damaged tire sidewall can release air without giving the driver time to react, which can reduce or cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk.
Who's affected?
Covers the Savana and Express across the 2025 and 2026 model years, all tied to the same tire sidewall issue.
| 2026 GMC Savana | tire |
|---|---|
| 2025 GMC Savana | tire |
| 2026 Chevrolet Express | tire |
| 2025 Chevrolet Express | tire |
| Units affected | 857 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
Sidewall tire damage can cause sudden air loss or loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, drive cautiously and arrange the tire inspection soon. The dealer will inspect the tire sidewalls and replace damaged tires at no charge. Repair is free at any franchised GMC dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2025-2026 GMC Savana or Chevrolet Express is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised GMC or Chevrolet dealer to schedule the free tire sidewall inspection, which checks for damage tied to sudden air loss and loss of control.
- Ask the dealer to replace any tire with sidewall damage at no charge.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 26V127 and GM recall N252542620 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the tires are inspected. Stop driving if a tire loses air or shows visible sidewall damage.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a GMC technician inspects every tire sidewall and replaces any tire that has sidewall damage. The recall repair is available now, and the inspection, replacement tires, and labor are free under the recall. GM says all covered vehicles are under warranty, so there is no separate reimbursement program. Prior tire work tied to this condition is handled through the existing warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies to prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| March 5, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| March 5, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 5, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 27, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 20, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V127?
Recall 26V127 covers 857 2025-2026 GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express Cutaway vehicles equipped with tires that have sidewall damage. A damaged sidewall can cause sudden air loss or driver loss of control, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect the tires and replace damaged tires for free.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 GMC Savana or Chevrolet Express is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific cutaway van is included in recall 26V127. If it is, contact a franchised dealer for your vehicle's brand and ask for the tire sidewall inspection under GM recall N252542620. Damaged tires will be replaced for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and GM's remedy says dealers will inspect all tire sidewalls and replace tires with sidewall damage free of charge.
What is the safety risk with recall 26V127?
The safety risk is sudden tire air loss or driver loss of control. Recall 26V127 involves tires with sidewall damage on certain 2025-2026 GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express Cutaway vehicles. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer inspection and tire replacement.
When were owners notified about recall 26V127?
GM mailed owner notification letters on March 27, 2026. VINs became searchable on March 5, 2026. If you bought the van used or never received a letter, check your VIN and reference GM recall N252542620 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V127000 |
|---|---|
| GMC customer service | 1-800-462-8782 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V127 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V127000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (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 →