Quick Answer (TL;DR)
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 vehicles — because fuel pump defect (NHTSA campaign 26V129000, reported May 3, 2026). The remedy: the vehicle's engine control module (ecm) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. gm's number. If the defect persists after the fix, or your dealer can't complete the repair within 30 days, you may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law.
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Recall at a Glance
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign | 26V129000 |
| Date Reported | May 3, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Affected Vehicles | Pending NHTSA publication |
| Model Years | 2025 |
| Models Covered | Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 |
| Defect | Fuel Pump Defect |
| Safety Consequence | An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | The vehicle's engine control module (ECM) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. |
| Chevrolet Customer Service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| GMC Customer Service | 1-800-462-8782 |
| Lemon Law Severity | URGENT |
What Is the Defect?
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 vehicles. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and GMC Sierra 3500 vehicles with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks (RPOs L8T and N2N). The rear fuel pump may not transfer adequate fuel to the front tank, causing an engine stall.
The Safety Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA classifies this as a safety-of-life issue. The remedy must be completed by an authorized Chevrolet dealer; owners should not delay scheduling the fix.
The Manufacturer's Remedy
General Motors, LLC will provide the following remedy free of charge: the vehicle's engine control module (ecm) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. gm's number. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 — referencing NHTSA campaign 26V129000.
Owner Timeline — What to Expect (Weeks 1-4)
For most Silverado 3500 owners, the recall repair follows a predictable path. Here's the typical 30-day window — and where lemon-law rights start to apply if it goes off track:
Confirm your VIN at NHTSA.gov. If included, Chevrolet mails an owner notification letter. Schedule the repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer.
Dealer performs the remedy (the vehicle's engine control module (ecm) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. gm's number). Save the repair order with date, mileage, technician notes, and recall campaign number.
Drive normally and watch for any return of the defect. Log mileage, location, and time of any incident.
If the defect returns, if dealer can't complete the fix within 30 days, or if a second repair fails — you may qualify under your state's lemon law. Call us.
Does This Qualify for Lemon Law?
A recall by itself does not automatically qualify a vehicle as a lemon. What matters is whether the defect is fixed after reasonable repair attempts. Most state lemon laws require:
- Substantial impairment to safety, value, or use of the vehicle (the fuel pump defect clearly qualifies)
- A reasonable number of repair attempts (typically 3-4 for the same issue, or 1-2 for safety defects)
- OR 30+ cumulative days out of service for warranty repairs
- The defect persists despite the manufacturer's attempt to fix
Recall 26V129000 helps a lemon-law claim two ways: (1) the recall itself is documented evidence the defect exists, and (2) if the manufacturer's remedy doesn't permanently fix the fuel pump defect — or introduces a new problem — that failed remedy is exactly what lemon law was designed to address. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act adds an additional layer of protection that typically requires the manufacturer to pay your attorney fees.
Your Lemon Law Rights by State
Easy Lemon reviews Silverado 3500 recall and repeat-repair cases under state lemon law. Lemon-law statutes vary by state — here are key jurisdictions where we have deep state-court experience:
Texas
24 months / 24K miles. 4 repair attempts (or 2 for serious safety defects).
Arizona
24 months / 24K miles. 4 repair attempts or 30+ calendar days out of service.
New York
24 months / 18K miles. 4 repair attempts or 30+ days out of service. Among the most consumer-friendly..
New Jersey
24 months / 24K miles. 3 repair attempts or 20+ calendar days out of service.
Free VIN Lookup — Is Your Silverado 3500 Affected?
Check your 17-character VIN against NHTSA campaign 26V129000
Enter your VIN below — we'll open the official NHTSA recall lookup in a new tab so you can verify whether your specific Silverado 3500 is covered.
Prefer to talk to a lemon-law attorney first? Get a free case review — we'll handle the VIN check and tell you whether you qualify under your state's lemon law.
What to Do Right Now
- Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to confirm your 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is included in campaign 26V129000.
- Schedule the recall repair at an authorized Chevrolet dealer (1-800-222-1020) or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. The repair is free of charge.
- Save every repair order. Get a paper or digital copy showing date, mileage, technician notes, and campaign number 26V129000.
- Document any incidents. If the defect returns after the recall fix, log the date, time, mileage, road conditions — and photos or video if safe. This evidence is critical for a lemon-law claim.
- Contact a lemon law attorney if the defect returns, if your dealer can't complete the fix within 30 days, or if your VIN is on a do-not-drive list. Get a free case review here.
Past Chevrolet Lemon-Law Settlements
Easy Lemon helps owners turn repeat repairs into a lemon law claim. Three representative outcomes:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 fuel pump defect recall covered by lemon law?
Yes, if the defect substantially impairs the safety, value, or use of your 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and cannot be repaired after reasonable attempts. NHTSA campaign 26V129000 itself is documented evidence the fuel pump defect exists — strengthening any lemon-law claim under state law and federal Magnuson-Moss.
What if my Chevrolet dealer can't perform the recall repair?
If General Motors, LLC or its dealer network cannot complete the the vehicle's engine control module (ecm) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. gm's number for recall 26V129000 within roughly 30 cumulative days, that delay can independently qualify the vehicle under state lemon law as an inability-to-repair — even if you never had a failed repair attempt.
Do I need to complete the recall repair before filing a lemon-law claim?
In most cases, yes. Courts and arbitrators expect General Motors, LLC to be given an opportunity to cure the defect. Recommended path: complete the dealer's recall repair first, document each visit, and file a lemon-law claim only if the defect persists or the dealer can't perform the fix within 30 days.
How much can I recover under Chevrolet lemon law for the 26V129000 recall?
Three outcomes are common for owners of the affected 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500: a manufacturer buyback (full purchase price minus a mileage-use deduction), a comparable replacement vehicle, or cash compensation if you keep the vehicle. Federal Magnuson-Moss claims can also recover attorney fees — typically paid by General Motors, LLC, not by you.
Does the GMC Sierra 3500 recall qualify too?
Yes. NHTSA recall 26V129000 covers both the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and its GMC twin, the 2025 GMC Sierra 3500. GMC owners have identical lemon-law rights and can call GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
How do I check if my Silverado 3500 VIN is affected by recall 26V129000?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If your VIN is included in NHTSA campaign 26V129000, you'll see the open recall listed. You can also call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 with your VIN, or use the free VIN check on the Easy Lemon contact page to learn about your lemon-law rights.
How long do I have to file a lemon-law claim for the Silverado 3500 recall?
Filing deadlines vary by state and are often short: Florida requires an arbitration request no later than 60 days after the Lemon Law rights period ends; Texas and Arizona require an action to begin within 6 months of the earliest of warranty expiration or 24 months / 24,000 miles; New York allows 4 years from the date of original delivery. Deadlines in other states differ, and a federal Magnuson-Moss claim may run on its own timeline. Confirm your state deadline with an attorney before relying on it. Document every repair visit for the 26V129000 fix and contact a lemon-law attorney early to preserve your rights.
What is the remedy for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 recall 26V129000?
General Motors, LLC's remedy is: the vehicle's engine control module (ecm) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. gm's number. The fix is provided free of charge under federal recall law. If the remedy fails to fix the fuel pump defect, that failed remedy strengthens your lemon-law case — keep the dealer's repair order and any post-repair incident logs.
Does the fuel pump defect count as a safety defect?
Yes. NHTSA classifies the fuel pump defect as a safety issue: an engine stall increases the risk of a crash.. Safety defects typically qualify for lemon-law relief faster than non-safety issues — some state statutes require fewer repair attempts (as few as one or two) for documented safety defects.
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