2015–2026 9 models Powertrain / Transmission Recall 26V289000 (Chevrolet N262557620)

NHTSA recall 26V289000 (Chevrolet recall N262557620) covers about 66 2015–2026 9 models vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA May 7, 2026. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V289000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory

NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.

66
vehicles affected (potential)
2015–2026
model years
May 7, 2026
filed with NHTSA
Do not drive
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Powertrain / transmission (transfer case (4-wheel drive))

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.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists May 18, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Chevrolet recall number N262557620

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V289000 as N262557620. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "N262557620 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Chevrolet Silverado 15002026All Silverado 1500 recallsYears to avoid
Chevrolet Suburban2015, 2017–2020All Suburban recallsYears to avoid
Chevrolet Suburban 15002026—
Chevrolet Tahoe2016–2017, 2019, 2026All Tahoe recallsYears to avoid
Cadillac Escalade2015, 2026All Escalade recallsYears to avoid
Cadillac Escalade ESV2015, 2026All Escalade ESV recallsYears to avoid
GMC Sierra 15002026All Sierra 1500 recallsYears to avoid
GMC Yukon2019–2020, 2026All Yukon recallsYears to avoid
GMC Yukon XL2018–2019, 2026All Yukon XL recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
May 7, 2026
Owner notification
May 18, 2026
Build dates covered
Jul 15, 2014 to Apr 8, 2026
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
General Motors, LLC

Check your VIN for 26V289000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V289000 is open, call any Chevrolet dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V289000 or N262557620). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V289000?

NHTSA recall 26V289000 (Chevrolet recall N262557620) covers about 66 2015–2026 9 models vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA May 7, 2026. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers 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.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V289000?

No. NHTSA's record for 26V289000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a Chevrolet dealer to arrange the repair.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V289000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Chevrolet dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V289000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed." NHTSA lists May 18, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Chevrolet recall number for 26V289000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as N262557620. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (N262557620) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V289000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V289000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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