2022 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban +more: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 26V085000 · 44K units potentially affected · filed Feb 13, 2026
What's wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
Why it matters
Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V085000
- Manufacturer no.
- N252536750
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, Llc
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
- Units affected
- 43,743
- Report received
- Feb 13, 2026
- Owner letters
- Apr 7, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Cadillac Escalade 2022
- Cadillac Escalade ESV 2022
- Chevrolet Suburban 2022
- Chevrolet Tahoe 2022
- GMC Yukon 2022
- GMC Yukon XL 2022