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⛔ Do not drive until fixed💥 Crash riskNHTSA 26V289📅 May 7, 2026

2015–2020 Chevrolet Suburban & 2016–2026 Chevrolet Tahoe + 7 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V289000
Manufacturer recall #
N262557620
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
66
Component
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Owner phone
1-800-462-8782
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 18, 2026
Built
May 1, 2019 – May 1, 2019
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V289 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V289?

2015–2020 Chevrolet Suburban & 2016–2026 Chevrolet Tahoe + 7 more. 66 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Cadillac dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-462-8782. Do not drive the vehicle until it is repaired.