Recall 26V-085: 2022 Cadillac Escalade, 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV and 4 more
General Motors, LLC recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Feb 13, 2026, covering about 43,743 vehicles.
The problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
The risk
Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Valves/Valve Body Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module › Software |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V085000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2022 | All years |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2022 | All years |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2022 | All years |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2022 | All years |
| GMC Yukon | 2022 | All years |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2022 | All 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 26V-085?
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
How is recall 26V-085 fixed?
Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
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.