The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V643000·Announced 2010-12-17

GM Recalls 2011 Trucks and SUVs for Rear Axle Cross Pin Defect

General Motors is recalling 2011 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles because rear axle cross pins may fracture and lock the axle.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear axle locking) that could result in a loss of directional control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated.

The defective pins could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. If a pin shifts out of position, it may create an interference condition that causes the rear axle to lock. This could prevent the driver from maintaining directional control of the vehicle, potentially leading to a crash without warning.

Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac, Chevrolet, or GMC directly, or visit the GM Owner Center website for more information.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CADILLAC, CHEVROLET SIERRA 1500, ESCALADE, SILVERADO 1500, AVALANCHE 1500
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Category
Vehicle — SUV / Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,262

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • SIERRA 1500
  • ESCALADE
  • SILVERADO 1500
  • AVALANCHE 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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