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2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, 2026 Cadillac Escalade Iql, 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 1 other model Recall: High voltage battery may have an improperly secured internal module…

NHTSA campaign 26V494000 · Electrical System · filed Jul 30, 2026 · verified Aug 8, 2026

Units reported
10
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Risk
Fire
Owner letters
Expected Sep 14, 2026

The defect

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, GMC Sierra EV, and Chevrolet Silverado EV 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.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

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The fix — what to do

Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 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.

Affected vehicles

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V494000 (manufacturer number N262562600). Data last verified Aug 8, 2026.