Recall 26V-494
General Motors, LLC recalled the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ and 4 other models: Electrical system (propulsion system, traction battery).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 26V-494
- Reported
- July 30, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 11 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The fix
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-[removed], GMC customer service at 1-[removed], and Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed]. 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
- Cadillac Escalade IQ 2026
- Cadillac Escalade Iql 2026
- Chevrolet Silverado EV 2026
- GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2022
- GMC Sierra EV 2026