Rear wheel lock up from transmission control valve failure
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 26V085000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V085000?
NHTSA recall 26V085000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on February 13, 2026. It addresses: Rear wheel lock up from transmission control valve failure. The recall affects approximately 43,743 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V085000 or the manufacturer campaign number N252536750. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.