United States2024–2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles (1,120 potentially affected) are included in this recall; VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 11, 2025. GM says incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second-stage passenger air bag to deploy when only a first-stage deployment is intended, failing FMVSS 208 and increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will update the SDM software free of charge; owner letters were mailed January 30, 2026, and owners may call GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 (GM recall N252533510).
What's being recalled
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024–2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles. Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V856000; Manufacturer campaign N252533510
The hazard
An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
What to do
Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252533510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 11, 2025.
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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