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Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.","consequence":"A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223.  GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N262554630","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"26V289000","component":"POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)","mfr":"General Motors, LLC","reported":"2026-05-07","owner_notified":"2026-05-18","units":66,"summary":"General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.","consequence":"Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223.  GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":true,"mfr_campaign":"N262557620","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"26V114000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL","mfr":"General Motors, LLC","reported":"2026-02-26","owner_notified":"2026-04-16","units":5861,"summary":"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, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Occupant  Protection.\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd","consequence":"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.","remedy":"Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N252540430","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":3,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":true,"score":69,"grade":"D","complaints":{"count":13,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Engine",8],["Structure",2],["Power Train",1],["Unknown Or Other",1],["Electrical System",1],["Vehicle Speed Control",1]],"by_year":{"2026":13},"excerpts":[["2026-08-27","Engine And Engine Cooling","The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal knocking sound was heard coming from the engine compartment, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and parked. While reversing out of the dri\u2026"],["2026-08-19","Electrical System","1) Both screens (driver display and infotainment) go black intermittently. Sometimes the infotainment comes back on, however, you cannot use all the buttons. The hard buttons under the screen for climate control (aside from the on/off ) wont work. The climate will automatically go to 76 degrees on Max Defrost. The rear\u2026"],["2026-07-13","Engine","The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, there was a popping sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that th\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"EA26005","component":"ENGINE","opened":"2026-08-20","closed":"","campaign":"","subject":"Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy","summary":"On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.\u00c2\u00a0 This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued Recall 25V-274 to address concerns of engine failure in the L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issue. GM\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s recall remedy for Recall 25V-274 consisted of two different repairs, either an oil viscosity change o"}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV 4WD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.219,"seats":9,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV RWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.212,"seats":9,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":52,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":23,"ncap":5,"complaints":13},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 02:56 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}