Recall 26V494000: 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL, 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 30, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 11
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- 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.
Affected vehicles
- 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ
- 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL
- 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV
- 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup
- 2026 GMC Sierra EV
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V494000
- Manufacturer campaign
- N262562600
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Owner letters
- Aug 24, 2026
- Components
- Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology