NHTSA recall,
Cadillac Escalade IQ (2026), Cadillac Escalade IQL (2026), Chevrolet Silverado EV (2026), and 2 more
The high voltage battery may have an improperly secured internal module component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
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. A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire. The recall affects 11 vehicles nationwide.
The issue was reported to NHTSA on July 30, 2026. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from July 30, 2026.
- Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge.
- You 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.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your Cadillac affected?
5 models
These models and years may be affected.
- Escalade IQCadillac, model years
- Escalade IQLCadillac, model years
- Silverado EVChevrolet, model years
- Hummer EV PickupGMC, model years
- Sierra EVGMC, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Component
- Electrical system defect
- Campaign
- 26V494000
- Vehicles affected
- 11
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer's recall number
- N262562600
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-333-4223
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Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
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