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2026 CADILLAC Escalade IQL

2 recalls Risk Grade: D- Most severe issue: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Moderate #26V494000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
The traction battery in your vehicle is a critical system that powers your electric motor. In some 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, GMC Sierra EV, and Chevrolet Silverado EV models, a component inside the battery may not be securely attached.
Risk if Unfixed
If the component shifts inside the battery, it could damage the high voltage system, potentially causing a fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will replace the traction battery with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice letter, which will be mailed on September 14, 2026.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Under Review #26V114000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
The electronic owner's manual is a digital guide that helps you understand how to safely use and operate your vehicle. In some 2025-2026 models of various GM vehicles, the radio wasn't set to download this manual during production.
Risk if Unfixed
Without access to the owner's manual, you might not know important safety procedures, which could put you at risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the radio to automatically download the owner's manual, free of charge. You should schedule this update as soon as you get your recall notice, and you can also call GM customer service for more information.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
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