General Motors Recall: 2022 Cadillac Escalade and Other Models Due to Transmission Issue
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General Motors is recalling certain 2022 vehicles like the Cadillac Escalade due to a potential transmission control valve failure that could lock up rear wheels, increasing crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2022 vehicles because the transmission control valve may fail, potentially locking up the rear wheels while driving.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 2022 model year vehicles including Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV, specifically those equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS. Approximately 43,743 units are potentially affected. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V085000, and GM's number for this recall is N252536750.
What You Should Do
Owners should wait for notification letters expected to be mailed on March 30, 2026, and then visit dealers for a free installation of new transmission control module software. Contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Vehicle Identification Numbers involved are searchable on NHTSA.gov as of February 12, 2026.
Why This Matters
The potential for rear wheels to lock up while driving increases the risk of a crash, posing a significant safety concern for drivers and passengers.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit the NHTSA website and search for Campaign Number 26V085000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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Frequently Asked Questions
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