2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL, 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2 more models recall: Improperly Secured Module May Damage High Voltage Battery
Report received by NHTSA: July 30, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
11 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL, 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV, 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup, 2026 GMC Sierra EV.
- Compared with
General Motors, LLC has 26 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 28 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
284 earlier NHTSA recalls by General Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- June 23, 2026 2025-2026 Chevrolet Express, 2025-2026 GMC Savana recall: Improperly Tightened Steering Gear Assembly Nut
- June 18, 2026 2026 Cadillac Vistiq recall: Third-Row Power Folding Seatback May Trap Occupant
- May 28, 2026 2026 Chevrolet Express, 2026 GMC Savana recall: Incorrect Gear May Be Selected
- May 21, 2026 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, 2015-2016 Cadillac CTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac SRX and 3 more models recall: Air Bag Inflator May Rupture (agency record)
- May 21, 2026 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and 3 more models recall: Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Cadillac Escalade IQ 2026
- Cadillac Escalade IQL 2026
- Chevrolet Silverado EV 2026
- GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2022
- GMC Sierra EV 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V494000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 30, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 11 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | N262562600 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record