NHTSA recall 26V-494 (26V494000)
electrical system recall reported July 30, 2026 - about 11 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V494000
- Also written as
- 26V-494
- Manufacturer number
- N262562600
- Reported
- July 30, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~11
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-494 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.