Passenger car Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | June 30, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Case Number: SR/01871/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate notification from Germany.

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1. Recall Summary
The notifying country, Germany, has reported a recall for certain passenger cars manufactured by Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC. The recall is related to a non-compliance issue with the transmission control module. According to the EU Safety Gate data, excessive wear and tear of the transmission control module may cause a loss of pressure and damage a control valve. This condition could result in harsh gear changes and cause the rear wheels to lock, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. The recall code assigned by the manufacturer is N242454440.

2. Affected Products
– Product Type: Passenger car
– Brands: Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC
– Model Names: Escalade, Escalade ESV, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon X
– Production Dates: 18.01.2019 – 25.08.2021
– Country of Origin: United States
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Risk Level: Serious risk (as classified by the notifying authority)

3. Hazard Information
The identified hazard is classified under “Injuries” and “Non-Compliance.” The specific danger, as stated in the recall notice, is excessive wear and tear of the transmission control module. This wear may lead to a loss of pressure and damage to a control valve. The consequence of this failure is that the vehicle may experience harsh gear changes, and in some cases, the rear wheels may lock. This condition increases the risk of an accident. The product fails to meet the requirements of the relevant EU vehicle approval and market surveillance regulations.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers who own one of the affected vehicles are advised to take action. The official measure notified is a recall of the product from end users. The date of entry into force for this measure is listed as “Unknown” in the source data. Consumers should check if their specific vehicle is included in this recall. The manufacturer has provided a dedicated recall information website for this purpose.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a recall of the product from end users. The specific corrective action (e.g., inspection, repair, or replacement of the transmission control module) is not detailed in the source data. Consumers are directed to the manufacturer’s recall portal to determine the next steps for their specific vehicle.

6. Contact Information
– Manufacturer Recall Portal: https://experience.gm.com/ownercenter/recalls
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099409
– Manufacturer Recall Code: N242454440
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Case Number: SR/01871/26

*Note: Information not explicitly stated in the source data, such as specific repair procedures or contact phone numbers, is listed as “Not specified in the recall notice.”*

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