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2015-2026 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV and others recall: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall on May 7, 2026. It covers about 66 vehicles.

vehicles affected
66
reported
May 7, 2026
owners notified
May 18, 2026
related complaints
463

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

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.
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 on May 7, 2026.

Recall number 26V289000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 463 complaints about transmission problems.

2015 Cadillac Escalade2026 Chevrolet Silverado 15002017 Chevrolet Suburban2018 Chevrolet Suburban2019 Chevrolet Suburban2020 Chevrolet Suburban2016 Chevrolet Tahoe2017 Chevrolet Tahoe

Questions about recall 26V289000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2026 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV and others transfer case (4-wheel drive)?

Yes. Recall 26V289000, reported on May 7, 2026, covers about 66 vehicles.

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 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 on May 7, 2026.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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