Missing owner's manual/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
General motors has decided that certain 2027 chevrolet bolt ev, 2025-2026 cadillac optiq, chevrolet colorado, equinox ev, gmc canyon, 2026 buick enclave, envision, cadillac ct5, escalade, escalade esv, escalade iq, escalade iql, lyriq, vistiq, chevrolet blazer ev, corvette convertible, corvette coupe, corvette convertible e-ray, equinox, silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, silverado ev, suburban 1500, tahoe, traverse, gmc acadia, hummer ev pickup, hummer ev suv, sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, sierra ev, terrain, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, “occupant protection.”
Safety Consequence
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 16, 2026. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-866-467-9700, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is n252540430. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on nhtsa.gov on february 26, 2026.
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FAQ: Recall 26V114000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V114000?
NHTSA recall 26V114000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on February 26, 2026. It addresses: Missing owner's manual/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 5,861 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V114000 or the manufacturer campaign number N252540430. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.