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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and other models recall: Rear wheel lock up from transmission control valve failure

Certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500, 2020–2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and 2020 GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 and 1500 pickups that may have been repaired under recall 24V797 are affected; involved VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up, increasing crash risk; dealers will inspect and update the transmission control software free of charge, owner letters were mailed March 6, 2026, and GM recall number N252516560 (NHTSA 26V083000); GMC 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet 1-800-222-1020.

What's being recalled

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.

How to identify it

NHTSA campaign 26V083000; Manufacturer campaign N252516560

The hazard

Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 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 N252516560. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.

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