General Motors Recalls 2022 SUVs Over Transmission Issue That May Lock Rear Wheels

What Happened

General Motors, LLC (GM) has issued a recall for several 2022 model year SUV models due to a defect in the transmission control module software. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the transmission control valve in these vehicles may fail, which can cause the rear wheels to lock up suddenly while the vehicle is in motion.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves approximately 43,732 units (with related data indicating a total of 262,392 vehicles across the broader campaign) equipped with 10-speed transmissions and Electronic Transmission Range Select (ETRS). The following models are affected:

• 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe
• 2022 Chevrolet Suburban
• 2022 GMC Yukon
• 2022 GMC Yukon XL
• 2022 Cadillac Escalade
• 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV

What You Should Do

Owners of the affected vehicles will be notified by mail, with letters expected to be sent out starting March 30, 2026. Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software free of charge to resolve the issue.

Consumers may contact the following customer service lines for more information:

• GM Customer Service: 1-888-988-7267
• Cadillac Customer Service: 1-800-458-8006
• GMC Customer Service: 1-800-462-8782
• Chevrolet Customer Service: 1-800-222-1020

GM’s internal number for this recall is N252536750. Owners can also verify if their specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is included by visiting NHTSA.gov.

Why This Matters

If the rear wheels lock up while a vehicle is being driven, it creates an immediate and significant risk of losing control, which increases the likelihood of a crash.

Source

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under Campaign Number 26V085000.