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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 26V494📅 Jul 30, 2026

2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ & 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL + 3 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

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
26V494000
Manufacturer recall #
N262562600
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
11
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Owner phone
1-800-333-4223
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 24, 2026
Built
May 7, 2026 – May 7, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 26V494 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 26V494?

2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ & 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL + 3 more. 11 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 1-800-333-4223.