GM’s backup-camera recall concerns a weak housing bond—not a reglue repair

GM’s backup-camera recall involves an adhesive-bond problem in the camera housing assembly, but the remedy is inspection and camera replacement when necessary—not applying more glue. The U.S. campaign is NHTSA 26V539000, also identified as GM A262554900. Dealers perform the recall work free of charge, according to NHTSA’s campaign record.

What went wrong with the adhesive bond?

GM’s investigation determined that a plasma-cleaning treatment used to prepare the camera housing assembly could weaken the adhesive bond in some assemblies. The affected camera supplier is Wuxi Sharp Optoelectronic Technology Co. This is a manufacturing bonding-process issue, not a loose exterior camera mount that owners are being asked to glue back into place. GM’s safety recall report identifies the housing bond as the cause.

The reported symptom is a distorted or blank rearview image. NHTSA warns that an image that does not display correctly reduces the driver’s view behind the vehicle and increases crash risk. NHTSA’s campaign record describes the symptom and safety consequence.

The adhesive-specific lesson is narrow: the preparation process matters to the finished bond. This report does not establish that plasma treatment is generally unsuitable for bonding. GM says the end of the suspect manufacturing window coincided with a modification to the supplier’s plasma-cleaning fixture. Replacement cameras were produced outside that window. GM’s recall report describes the production change and replacement parts.

Which vehicles are included?

As of November 1, 2026, NHTSA lists 306,511 potentially affected U.S. vehicles across these models:

These are certain vehicles, not every vehicle in those model years. GM used manufacturing records to identify the population. For the Encore GX, the report specifically includes the standard rearview camera, RPO UVB, and excludes Surround Vision, RPO UV2. Use the VIN rather than model year alone to establish eligibility. See NHTSA’s campaign record and GM’s population details.

Should you try to reglue the camera?

No—use the recall service route. The published remedy is to inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary. GM’s report does not provide a field-regluing procedure, adhesive specification, surface-preparation instructions or cure schedule. It therefore gives no basis for recommending super glue, epoxy or another DIY adhesive as an equivalent repair.

To arrange service:

1. Enter your 17-character VIN in the NHTSA recall lookup. It reports open recalls; completed recall repairs do not appear in that result.
2. Contact a Chevrolet or Buick dealer and quote A262554900. Ask whether your VIN is included and whether the necessary remedy parts are available.
3. Describe any blank or distorted image and arrange the inspection. A working image today is not a substitute for checking recall status.

For campaign assistance, NHTSA lists Chevrolet: 1-800-222-1020 and Buick: 1-800-521-7300. If the image is faulty, do not rely on it to judge whether the area behind the vehicle is clear. See the campaign remedy and safety warning.