NHTSA Recall 26V085000: Software (power train) and valves/valve body (power train)
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43,743 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Cadillac Escalade.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V085000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N252536750 |
| Components | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE › SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › FLUID/LUBRICANT › VALVES/VALVE BODY |
| Report received | February 13, 2026 |
| Owner notification | April 7, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
Safety risk
Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V085000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2022 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2022 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2022 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2022 |
| GMC Yukon | 2022 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.