NHTSA recall 26V-494: Electrical System

General Motors, LLC · Reported July 30, 2026 · 5 affected model years

Electrical System recall

26V-494
July 30, 2026 · General Motors, LLC
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.
Safety 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V494000
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
Report dateJuly 30, 2026
ComponentElectrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ2 recalls total2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL2 recalls total2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV4 recalls total2026 GMC Sierra EV4 recalls total2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup1 recall total

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