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US recalls (3)
Do not drivePower train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Wheels: hub
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual
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.”
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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’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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Other
2026-02-26 · campaign 2026-086
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the owner's manual may be missing. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.
Note: For the Escalade model, the recall also affects certain 2026 model year Escalade IQ and Escalade IQL models.
Safety Risk:
A missing owner's manual could cause confusion on how to safely operate the vehicle and increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install the owner's manual.
Owner complaints (18)
Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban (1 crashes reported). Among 22 model years of this model, it ranks #15 for the most complaints (median 55).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 9 | |
| Unknown or other | 4 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN SUV N/A RWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2026 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN SUV N/A 4WD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Chevrolet Suburban version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Suburban 2WD 3.0 L Automatic 10-spd | 21 | 26 | 23 | $4,150 |
| Suburban 2WD 5.3 L Automatic 10-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Suburban 2WD 6.2 L Automatic 10-spd | 15 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Suburban 4WD 3.0 L Automatic 10-spd | 20 | 24 | 22 | $4,350 |
| Suburban 4WD 5.3 L Automatic 10-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Suburban 4WD 6.2 L Automatic 10-spd | 14 | 18 | 16 | $5,150 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.