Recall 26V289000: General Motors, LLC, power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Reported 2026-05-07 · vehicle recall · 66 units Do not drive
Problem
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.
Risk
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2015 |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2026 |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2015 |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV | 2026 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 2026 |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2015 |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2017 |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2018 |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2019 |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2020 |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN 1500 | 2026 |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2016 |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2017 |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2019 |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2026 |
| GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2026 |
| GMC | YUKON | 2019 |
| GMC | YUKON | 2020 |
| GMC | YUKON | 2026 |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2018 |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2019 |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2026 |
| Manufacturer campaign | N262557620 |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | 2026-05-18 |
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