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General Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 recall: The tire information label may state the incorrect rear tire pressure

Recall published 2 months ago

The tire information label may state the incorrect rear tire pressure, resulting in underinflated tires and preventing the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) from displaying a low tire pressure…

The hazard: Tyre or wheel defect

The campaign concerns a wheel or tyre that may fail in service, which is why checking the code on the sidewall is the first job.

What the notice says: Driving with underinflated tires can increase the risk of a crash.

Why it matters: A tyre or wheel may fail in service. A sudden tread separation or wheel failure at speed is difficult for any driver to control, whatever their experience.

Recall details

Recall number
26V530000
Published
August 13, 2026
Risk level
NHTSA safety recall
Status
Open safety recall
Issued by
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Brand
General
Product type
Tires
Distribution
Nationwide
Vehicles
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 · GMC Sierra 2500
Lot / code info
NHTSA campaign number 26V530000

Products covered by this recall

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package. The tire information label may state the incorrect rear tire pressure, resulting in underinflated tires and preventing the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) from displaying a low tire pressure warning.

Vehicles in this campaign

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Vehicle

Match this against the make and model on your registration.

  • Chevrolet Silverado 2500
  • GMC Sierra 2500

Codes are lifted verbatim from the NHTSA — Vehicle safety recalls notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Tyres

General — The campaign concerns a wheel or tyre that may fail in service, which is why checking the code on the sidewall is the first job.

  1. Check the DOT code on the tyre sidewall or the part number on the wheel against the identifiers listed in the notice.
  2. Do not keep running on an affected tyre while you wait for stock — ask about a temporary replacement, which is normally provided free.
  3. Have the spare checked too; it is frequently from the same production batch and is just as frequently forgotten.
  4. Keep the repair order the dealer hands you. It is your proof the campaign was closed out, and it matters at resale.

Getting the repair booked and paid for

The money side of a vehicle recall is simple. The scheduling side is where people lose weeks.

  • Ask whether the parts are physically in stock before you accept a date. A booking without parts is a wasted morning.
  • If you get nowhere, file at nhtsa.gov. Complaints tied to an open campaign number carry weight.
  • If the dealer says the remedy is not yet available, ask to be put on their notification list and get that in writing by email.
  • Where the manufacturer has issued an interim measure — park outside, do not drive, a software limiter — follow it until the full remedy is done.

Remedy named in the notice: Dealers will inspect, update the engine control module (ECM) software, apply a tire label overlay, inflate tires to the correct pressure, and perform a tire pressure monitor system (TPMS) re-learn process as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N262561970. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 13, 2026.

Company contact: General Motors, LLC

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was General tires recalled?

The tire information label may state the incorrect rear tire pressure, resulting in underinflated tires and preventing the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) from displaying a low tire pressure… Driving with underinflated tires can increase the risk of a crash.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official NHTSA — Vehicle safety recalls record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Check the DOT code on the tyre sidewall or the part number on the wheel against the identifiers listed in the notice.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Dealers will inspect, update the engine control module (ECM) software, apply a tire label overlay, inflate tires to the correct pressure, and perform a tire pressure monitor system (TPMS) re-learn process as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N262561970. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN)…

Does the repair cost me anything?

No. Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge at a franchised dealer for as long as the campaign is open, whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty.

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