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NHTSA recall 26V-289 (26V289000)

power train recall reported May 7, 2026 - about 66 vehicles affected.

NHTSA marks this campaign DO NOT DRIVE.

Stop driving the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.

NHTSA campaign number
26V289000
Also written as
26V-289
Manufacturer number
N262557620
Reported
May 7, 2026
Vehicles affected
~66
Component
power train

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-289 when calling a dealer.

Affected 9 models

Cadillac Escalade - 2015, 2026
Cadillac Escalade Esv - 2015, 2026
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - 2026
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 - 2026
Chevrolet Suburban - 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2026
Chevrolet Tahoe - 2016, 2017, 2019, 2026
GMC Sierra 1500 - 2026
GMC Yukon - 2019, 2020, 2026
GMC Yukon XL - 2018, 2019, 2026

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.