Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Keeping The Wheels TurningRecalls on commercial vehicles can be an added burden, especially when they're used to run businesses. That's the reality for 26,541 potentially affected 2025–2026 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans after General Motors issued a recall over a steering gear issue that, if left unfixed, could cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.According to NHTSA Recall No. 26V399, these vans may have been produced with a loose nut in the steering gear assembly. The defect stemmed from a part sensor at a supplier's facility that malfunctioned, allowing some assemblies to pass inspection without the nut being properly tightened. Drivers may notice the problem through degraded steering precision or an off-center steering wheel when driving straight.ChevroletThree Decades StrongThe affected model years may be relatively new, but neither the Express nor the Savana has received a full redesign since 1996, effectively making them the oldest vehicles in their respective lineups. In GM's defense, these models are mostly used by fleet operators, who often prefer reliability and proven engineering over the latest technology or creature comforts.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe specific units involved in the safety campaign include 6,389 units of the 2026 Chevrolet Express produced between September 30, 2025, and June 1, 2026; 14,615 units of the 2025 Express produced between January 21, 2025, and December 12, 2025; 751 units of the 2026 GMC Savana produced between October 21, 2025, and June 1, 2026; and 4,786 units of the 2025 Savana produced between January 21, 2025, and October 29, 2025. Only about 1% of the recalled vans are estimated to have the defect.So far, GM is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the steering gear defect. However, the automaker received nine field reports potentially related to this condition. Affected owners will be advised to bring their vans to a dealer for inspection and, if necessary, to have the steering gear assembly replaced.GMCStill On The JobGM will start notifying affected owners on August 10, 2026, and noted that there will not be a reimbursement program because the vehicles are still under warranty.For the 2027 model year, the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana are reportedly being carried over, further extending their current production run to more than three decades without a full redesign. This recall is not really a sign that the vans are getting old, but rather points to a supplier-side quality-control lapse.ChevroletView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Jun 29, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.