Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - SPINDLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V643000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1262 | 01/11/2011 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/17/2010 | 12/22/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado ld and gmc sierra ld vehicles. the rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. should the pin shift out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. the safety recall began on january 11, 2011. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm safety recall no. 100426.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 11V007000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/18/2010 to 12/20/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 26751 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/06/2011 | 01/11/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and gmc canyon, sierra, yukon and yukon xl vehicles. the rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. should the pin shift out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 25, 2011. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall campaign is an expansion to 10v-643.gm's safety recall no. 10426a.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| PIT-4322D | 12/01/2010 | 10037626 | Ready | 05/31/2011 | |
| PIT-4322D | 12/01/2010 | 10037626 | Gm: there is unwanted stability action or stability light on. this can be caused by the suspension being modified. *rm | 05/31/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||||
| PIT-4322D | 12/01/2010 | 10037626 | Ready | 05/31/2011 | |
| PIT-4322D | 12/01/2010 | 10037626 | Gm: there is unwanted stability action or stability light on. this can be caused by the suspension being modified. *rm | 05/31/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| PIE-0099 | 08/01/2010 | 10036164 | Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: rear axle pinion bearing noise, gear noise and/or pinion bearing failure(8.6, 9.5, 10.5 and 11.5) aam axles. customers hear rough growl or grating type sound coming from the rear of vehicle while driving. *pe | 03/11/2011 | |