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Recall 11V-007: 2011 Cadillac Escalade, 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV and 12 more

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Jan 6, 2011, covering about 30,566 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-007
Report date
Jan 6, 2011
Vehicles affected
30,566
Owners notified
Jan 11, 2011

The problem

General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and gmc canyon, sierra, savana, 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.

The risk

The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.

The fix

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

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentSuspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V007000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Cadillac Escalade2011All years
Cadillac Escalade ESV2011All years
Cadillac Escalade EXT2011All years
Chevrolet Avalanche 15002011All years
Chevrolet Colorado2011All years
Chevrolet Express 15002011All years
Chevrolet Silverado 15002011All years
Chevrolet Suburban 15002011All years
Chevrolet Tahoe2011All years
GMC Canyon2011All years
GMC Savana 15002011All years
GMC Sierra 15002011All years
GMC Yukon2011All years
GMC Yukon XL 15002011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-007?

General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and gmc canyon, sierra, savana, 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.

How is recall 11V-007 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.