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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·July 30, 2026

GM recalls 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ and IQL, GMC Sierra EV, Chevy Silverado EV and 2022 GMC Hummer EV over battery fire risk

The high voltage battery may have an internal part that is not properly secured, and if it comes loose it could move around and damage the battery, which raises the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will replace the high voltage battery for free. Owners can call Cadillac at 1-800-333-4223, GMC at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and quote GM's recall number N262562600.

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Recall details

Product
GMC Sierra EV, Escalade Iq, Hummer EV Pickup and 2 more 2022–2026
Company
General Motors, LLC
Hazard
A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
Units
11 vehicles
Owner notification
August 24, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
July 30, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V494000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: N262562600
  • Model years: 2022–2026

The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.

Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect
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.
Consequence
A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective action
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.

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