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Recall 26V-289: 2015, 2026 Cadillac Escalade, 2015, 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV and 7 more

General Motors, LLC recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2026, covering about 66 vehicles.

Do not drive this vehicle until the recall repair is done.
NHTSA number
26V-289
Report date
May 7, 2026
Vehicles affected
66
Owners notified
May 18, 2026

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.

The risk

Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.

Recall details

ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentPower Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number26V289000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Cadillac Escalade2015, 2026All years
Cadillac Escalade ESV2015, 2026All years
Chevrolet Silverado 15002026All years
Chevrolet Suburban2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020All years
Chevrolet Suburban 15002026All years
Chevrolet Tahoe2016, 2017, 2019, 2026All years
GMC Sierra 15002026All years
GMC Yukon2019, 2020, 2026All years
GMC Yukon XL2018, 2019, 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 26V-289?

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.

How is recall 26V-289 fixed?

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 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.