Recall 26V494000: General Motors, LLC, electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Reported 2026-07-30 · vehicle recall · 11 units
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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.
Risk
A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE IQ | 2026 |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE IQL | 2026 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO EV | 2026 |
| GMC | HUMMER EV PICKUP | 2022 |
| GMC | SIERRA EV | 2026 |
| Manufacturer campaign | N262562600 |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | 2026-08-24 |
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