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SevereNHTSA·11V270000·Announced 2011-05-06

General Motors Recalls 2011 Chevrolet Cruze for Steering Defect

General Motors is recalling 2011 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles because a steering shaft bolt may not be properly installed, which could lead to a loss of steering control.

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 in the steering system that could result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured between October 2, 2009, and April 21, 2011. The recall involves a defect where the bolt attaching the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear input shaft may not have been properly installed.

This defect could allow the shafts to separate, resulting in the loss of steering. A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash. The safety recall began on May 23, 2011.

Dealers will inspect and, if required, repair the intermediate shaft and steering gear assembly to ensure the bolt is fully seated and the shaft is properly assembled. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or visit www.gmownercenter.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET CRUZE
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
128,911

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 (1)

  • CRUZE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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