Recall 22V-036: 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV and 4 more
General Motors, LLC recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Jan 27, 2022, covering about 1,789 vehicles.
The problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.
The risk
Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the left and/or right rear driveshaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212351030.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V036000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2021 | All years |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2021 | All years |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2021 | All years |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2021 | All years |
| GMC Yukon | 2021 | All years |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2021 | All 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 22V-036?
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.
How is recall 22V-036 fixed?
Dealers will replace the left and/or right rear driveshaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212351030.
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.