Recall 25V-856: 2024–2026 GMC Canyon

General Motors, LLC recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Dec 11, 2025, covering about 1,120 vehicles.

NHTSA number
25V-856
Report date
Dec 11, 2025
Vehicles affected
1,120
Owners notified
Jan 30, 2026

The problem

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."

The risk

An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentAir Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number25V856000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
GMC Canyon2024, 2025, 2026All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 25V-856?

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 is recall 25V-856 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.