NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2015–2026 Cadillac Escalade and 8 more recall: Do Not Drive: Front and/or Rear Wheels May Lock Up
Do not drive: NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive affected vehicles until repaired.
- Recall number
- 26V289000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Power Train
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 66
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Power Train
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac | Escalade | 2015–2026 |
| Cadillac | Escalade ESV | 2015–2026 |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | 2026 |
| Chevrolet | Suburban | 2015–2020 |
| Chevrolet | Suburban 1500 | 2026 |
| Chevrolet | Tahoe | 2016–2026 |
| GMC | Sierra 1500 | 2026 |
| GMC | Yukon | 2019–2026 |
| GMC | Yukon XL | 2018–2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
N262557620
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V289000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.