What the source says
The documented condition
NHTSA campaign 26V289000 includes certain 2018, 2019, 2026 GMC Yukon XL vehicles. 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. Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Source component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
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Symptoms and vehicle scope
Words owners may use
- tire keeps losing air
- wheel feels loose
- tire sidewall problem
- car shakes at speed
- TPMS warning keeps coming on
- wheel recall
Symptoms in the record
- Vibration, pressure loss or visible damage may occur, although the condition can also appear without warning
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and limits
- 2018, 2019, 2026 GMC Yukon XL
- NHTSA campaign 26V289000
- The manufacturer filing lists 66 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
- NHTSA marks this campaign with a Do Not Drive advisory
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Mileage context
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
Open the documents behind this record.
NHTSA safety recall · 26V289000 · May 7, 2026
Official campaign record for GMC Yukon XL
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 66 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
Repair paths and safe checks
Match the action to the evidence.
Use the official recall 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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.
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