Vehicle recall 26V289000 · May 7, 2026
Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe and 7 more models
A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
Do not drive affected vehicles until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V289000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 7, 2026
- Filed by
- General Motors, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- N262557620
- Owner notification
- May 18, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 66
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Cadillac Escalade (2015, 2026): 2026, 2015
- Cadillac Escalade ESV (2015, 2026): 2026, 2015
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2026): 2026
- Chevrolet Suburban (2015, 2017-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (2026): 2026
- Chevrolet Tahoe (2016-2017, 2019, 2026): 2026, 2019, 2017, 2016
- GMC Sierra 1500 (2026): 2026
- GMC Yukon (2019-2020, 2026): 2026, 2020, 2019
- GMC Yukon XL (2018-2019, 2026): 2026, 2019, 2018
Has your Cadillac been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Cadillac dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.