2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2011 Gmc Sierra 1500 | 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — Suspension: rear: axle: spindle
Published December 22, 2010 · Recall initiated: December 17, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V643000, published December 22, 2010 and initiated December 17, 2010. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2011 Gmc Sierra 1500 | 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — Suspension: rear: axle: spindle.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CADILLAC
- Model
- ESCALADE
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE | 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 | 2011 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2011 Gmc Sierra 1500 | 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — Suspension: rear: axle: spindle recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V643000 on December 22, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CADILLAC. Model: ESCALADE.