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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.

66
vehicles potentially affected
9
models affected
2026
owners notified (May 18)
NHTSA campaign26V289000
Manufacturer campaignN262557620
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Report receivedMay 7, 2026
Owner notificationMay 18, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

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 modelModel years
Cadillac Escalade2015, 2026
Cadillac Escalade ESV2015, 2026
Chevrolet Silverado 15002026
Chevrolet Suburban2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Chevrolet Suburban 15002026
Chevrolet Tahoe2016, 2017, 2019, 2026
GMC Sierra 15002026
GMC Yukon2019, 2020, 2026
GMC Yukon XL2018, 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.