Recall 26V-494: 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL and 3 more
General Motors, LLC recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jul 30, 2026, covering about 11 vehicles.
The problem
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, GMC Sierra EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup vehicles. The high voltage battery may have an improperly secured internal module component.
The risk
A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262562600. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V494000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | 2026 | All years |
| Cadillac Escalade IQL | 2026 | All years |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | 2026 | All years |
| GMC Hummer EV Pickup | 2022 | All years |
| GMC Sierra EV | 2026 | 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-494?
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, GMC Sierra EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup vehicles. The high voltage battery may have an improperly secured internal module component.
How is recall 26V-494 fixed?
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262562600. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 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.