Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban and 5 more (2015-2026): Power train
Recall 26V289000 · May 7, 2026 · General Motors, LLC
66
vehicles affected
66
vehicles affected
Owners are told not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V289000
- Date
- May 7, 2026
- Maker
- General Motors, LLC
- Units affected
- 66
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- Model years
- 2015-2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
9 models, 22 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac | Escalade | 2015, 2026 |
| Cadillac | Escalade Esv | 2015, 2026 |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | 2026 |
| Chevrolet | Suburban | 2015, 2017-2020 |
| 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 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V289000?
9 models: Cadillac Escalade (2015, 2026), Cadillac Escalade Esv (2015, 2026), Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2026) and 6 more, about 66 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V289000?
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.
What can happen?
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.