Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)Recall 26V-289 · Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles

General Motors, LLC recall 26V-289 covers 66 Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles for a power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive) problem, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.

Do not drive these vehicles until repaired

64%
Vehicles repaired42 of 66 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected669 models
ReportedMay 7, 2026Owners notified May 18, 2026
Complaints since98Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 26V289000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The 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.

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

64%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2026 Q22026 Q3
9 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from July 15, 2014 to April 8, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.