General Motors is expanding a steering-related recall affecting 12,715 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans from the 2025 and 2026 model years after discovering that potentially defective steering gear assemblies were left out of an earlier inspection campaign. Some vehicles that dealers previously inspected and cleared may now require another inspection, with certain assemblies needing replacement to prevent a possible loss of steering control.

The latest recall is registered under recall number 26V718. GM’s expanded action follows the discovery that additional steering gear assemblies may contain improperly tightened components.

Which Chevrolet and GMC Vans Are Included?

The recall covers a total of 12,715 vehicles across four model-year and brand combinations:

• 5,434 2025 Chevrolet Express vans.
• 3,259 2026 Chevrolet Express vans.
• 3,568 2025 GMC Savana vans.
• 454 2026 GMC Savana vans.

The affected vehicles may have a nut inside the steering gear assembly that was not tightened properly during production. According to GM, a malfunctioning part sensor at supplier Nexteer Automotive Group allowed some assemblies to pass through the manufacturing process without the required tightening.

Why GM Expanded Its Previous Steering Recall

GM initially addressed the steering gear problem through recall 26V399 in June this year. However, that campaign covered only 51 potentially defective steering gear serial numbers, leaving another 108 suspect serial numbers outside the inspection list because they were believed to have been addressed by the supplier.

The issue resurfaced in September when a dealer discovered a loose nut in a 2025 Chevrolet Express that had already been inspected and cleared under the earlier recall.

GM subsequently investigated the finding and identified two additional warranty claims that could be connected to vans previously marked as repaired.

Potential Steering Failure Could Increase Crash Risk

A loose nut inside the steering gear assembly could eventually separate while the vehicle is being driven, potentially causing the driver to lose steering control.

Drivers may also notice changes in steering performance, including excessive looseness or a steering wheel that sits off-center.

GM has reported no crashes or injuries connected to the issue so far. The company estimates that only about 1% of the recalled vehicles are actually affected.

How GM Will Fix the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana

Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers in the recalled vans and compare them against an expanded list of potentially defective assemblies.

If a vehicle has a steering gear assembly matching one of the suspect serial numbers, dealers will replace the assembly. Vehicles that do not match the list will require no replacement after the inspection.

GM said the supplier contained the manufacturing problem in May. Vehicles produced after June 1 received steering gear assemblies with properly tightened components.

When Will Owners Receive Recall Notifications?

Dealers were notified about the expanded recall last month, while owner notification letters are expected to begin mailing on December 14.

Owners of potentially affected Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans can check their vehicle identification number (VIN) through the recall lookup system or contact an authorized Chevrolet or GMC dealership for additional information.

The expanded recall brings previously excluded steering gear assemblies into the inspection process, giving GM another opportunity to identify and replace potentially defective components in the affected vans.