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GM Chevrolet Cadillac GMC Transfer Case Recall 2026

2026 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500, 2026 CHEVROLET TAHOE, 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 and more: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Updated May 7, 2026

General Motors is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC SUVs and trucks, plus select 2015 to 2020 models, because a missing component in the four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive transfer case can cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning. Sudden wheel lockup significantly increases the risk of a crash.

Is the General Motors, LLC recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on May 7, 2026. Details below.

What is recalled

Vehicles with four-wheel drive (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) across two model-year groups: • 2026 model year: Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe; GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL. • 2015 to 2020 model year: Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe; Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV; GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL. GM's internal recall number is N262557620. VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.

Am I affected

You're affected if you own one of the vehicles listed above with 4WD or AWD. To confirm your specific VIN, search at NHTSA.gov (VINs were added May 7, 2026) or call your brand's customer service line: • Chevrolet: 1-800-222-1020 • Cadillac: 1-800-333-4223 • GMC: 1-800-462-8782 Reference GM recall number N262557620.

What to do right now

Do not drive your vehicle until the repair is completed. Take it to a GM dealer, where technicians will inspect the transfer case and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 22, 2026. You can contact your brand's customer service now to schedule service: Chevrolet 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac 1-800-333-4223, or GMC 1-800-462-8782.

Contact: General Motors, LLC

The hazard

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

Brands affected

General Motors, LLC
Source
NHTSA
Category
Vehicles
Recall ID
nhtsa-26V289000
Recalled
May 7, 2026
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