NHTSA Recall 26V289000: Transfer case (4-wheel drive) (power train)
Do not drive General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 66 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Cadillac Escalade.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V289000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N262557620 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
| Report received | May 7, 2026 |
| Owner notification | May 18, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V289000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2015, 2026 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2015, 2026 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2026 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 2026 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2016, 2017, 2019, 2026 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2026 |
| GMC Yukon | 2019, 2020, 2026 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2018, 2019, 2026 |
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.