Chevrolet Suburban recall: Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
Official safety recall 26V289000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| GMC Yukon XL | 2018 | United States |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2019 | United States |
| GMC Yukon | 2019 | United States |
| GMC Yukon | 2020 | United States |
| GMC Yukon | 2026 | United States |
| Cadillac Escalade | 2015 | United States |
| Cadillac Escalade | 2026 | United States |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2016 | United States |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2017 | United States |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2019 | United States |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2026 | United States |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2015 | United States |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2017 | United States |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2018 | United States |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2019 | United States |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2020 | United States |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2026 | United States |
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.
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
The official remedy
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.