CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some electric trucks and SUVs may have a high voltage traction battery with an internal module component that was not properly secured. Over time, the loose component can move and damage the battery, which increases the risk of a fire.
Because the danger is a battery fire, owners should take this recall seriously. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. If you have questions, contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and reference recall number N262562600.
To find out whether your vehicle is affected, check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov. VINs for this recall became searchable there on July 30, 2026. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free battery replacement.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade IQL | 2026 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | 2026 |
| GMC Hummer EV Pickup | 2022 |
| GMC Sierra EV | 2026 |