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Safety recall · 26V085000

Power train: software Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC recall

General Motors reported this recall to NHTSA on February 13, 2026. It covers about 43,743 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
26V085000
Reported
Feb 13, 2026
Vehicles
43,743
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.

The risk

Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 26V085000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 26V085000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. General Motors's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 26V085000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 26V085000 announced?

General Motors reported it to NHTSA on February 13, 2026. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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