GM Recalls 2011 Trucks and SUVs for Steering Shaft Bolt Issue
General Motors is recalling 2011 Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles because steering shaft bolts may not be tightened correctly, risking loss of steering.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 loss of control, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the intermediate steering shaft attaching bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification.
This defect could allow the joints to separate, causing the driver to experience a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
GM dealers will inspect and ensure that the intermediate steering shaft bolts are tightened to the proper specification. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about July 13, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac, Chevrolet, or GMC directly for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- CHEVROLET, CADILLAC, GMC TAHOE, ESCALADE, YUKON, ESCALADE ESV
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering System
- Affected units
- 739
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 (8)
- TAHOE
- ESCALADE
- YUKON
- ESCALADE ESV
- SILVERADO
- SUBURBAN 1500
- YUKON XL 1500
- SIERRA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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