GM recalls 2015–2026 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon and other models over a missing transfer case part
A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver, which increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
Do not drive the vehicle until the remedy is completed; dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly free of charge. Owners may call GMC at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac at 1-800-333-4223.
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Recall details
- Product
- GMC Yukon XL, Yukon, Tahoe and 6 more 2015–2026
- Company
- General Motors, LLC
- Hazard
- Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 66 vehicles
- Owner notification
- May 18, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 7, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V289000
- Manufacturer campaign number: N262557620
- Model years: 2015–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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