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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":"20V603000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2020-10-01","owner_notified":"2020-11-11","units":14620,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine.  The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.","consequence":"A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge.  The recall began November 11, 2020.  Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438.  GM's number for this recall is N202300860.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N202300860","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V761000","component":"ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2019-10-24","owner_notified":"2019-12-11","units":652967,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive.  If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.","consequence":"Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge.  The recall began December 11, 2019.  Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is N192261050.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N192261050","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V645000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2019-09-06","owner_notified":"2019-10-08","units":3456719,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles.  The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.","consequence":"As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge.  The recall began October 8, 2019.  Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is N192268490.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N192268490","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V673000","component":"SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2018-09-26","owner_notified":"2018-11-07","units":15800,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles.  Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"","consequence":"If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge.  The recall began November 7, 2018.  Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is 18315.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"18315","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":5,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":true,"score":53,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":125,"crash":8,"fire":1,"injured":14,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Engine",40],["Power Train",26],["Unspecified",18],["Service Brakes",16],["Suspension",13],["Seat Belts",5]],"by_year":{"2017":1,"2018":3,"2019":10,"2020":10,"2021":12,"2022":12,"2023":14,"2024":16,"2025":31,"2026":16},"excerpts":[["2025-01-17","Engine","Without any warning while driving on the interstate the vehicle became disabled and released smoke. After being towed to dealership for diagnostics we were informed of engine failure. 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