Propulsion system: traction batteryRecall 26V-494 · Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles
General Motors, LLC recall 26V-494 covers 11 Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles for a propulsion system: traction battery problem, reported to NHTSA on July 30, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 9% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V494000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 28, 2022 to May 18, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.