United StatesCertain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel drive (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015–2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles are included; involved VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026. A missing component from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning, increasing crash risk; owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until dealers inspect and, and if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly free of charge.
What's being 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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V289000; Manufacturer campaign N262557620
The hazard
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
What to 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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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