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NHTSA Recall 26V494000: Traction battery (electrical system)

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Cadillac Escalade IQ.

11
vehicles potentially affected
5
models affected
2026
owners notified (August 24)
NHTSA campaign26V494000
Manufacturer campaignN262562600
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY
Report receivedJuly 30, 2026
Owner notificationAugust 24, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, GMC Sierra EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup vehicles. The high voltage battery may have an improperly secured internal module component.

Safety risk

A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262562600. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V494000

Make and modelModel years
Cadillac Escalade IQ2026
Cadillac Escalade Iql2026
Chevrolet Silverado EV2026
GMC Hummer EV Pickup2022
GMC Sierra EV2026

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.