General Motors, LLC 2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV

NHTSA recall 26V289000 · component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) · reported 2026-05-07 · view on nhtsa.gov ↗
⚠ PARK IT — don't drive

Summary

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.

Consequence

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 are expected to be mailed June 22, 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.

Key facts

Campaign number
26V289000
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Make
CADILLAC
Model
ESCALADE ESV
Model year
2026
Component
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Reported
2026-05-07