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NHTSA recall 26V-085 (26V085000)

power train recall reported February 13, 2026 - about 43,743 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
26V085000
Also written as
26V-085
Manufacturer number
N252536750
Reported
February 13, 2026
Vehicles affected
~43,743
Component
power train

What is being recalled

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.

Why it is dangerous

Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-085 when calling a dealer.

Affected 6 models

Cadillac Escalade - 2022
Cadillac Escalade Esv - 2022
Chevrolet Suburban - 2022
Chevrolet Tahoe - 2022
GMC Yukon - 2022
GMC Yukon XL - 2022

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.