Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - SPINDLE
11V007000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 11/19/2010 to 12/23/2010V (Vehicle)26751MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/06/201101/11/2011
Defect SummaryGeneral 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 SummaryThe driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesThis 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 .
10V643000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)126201/11/2011MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/17/201012/22/2010
Defect SummaryGeneral 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 SummaryThe driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesGm 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 .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
PIE-009908/01/201010036164Chevrolet/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. *pe03/11/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - SPINDLE
04/01/2011102/28/2011
 2011 gmc sierra 1500. consumer writes in regards to recall notice for the rear axle cross pin fracture *tgw the consumer stated he was not informed that a recall was issued prior to purchasing the vehicle. *jb