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SevereNHTSA·12V112000·Announced 2012-03-22

GM Recalls 2012 Chevrolet and GMC Vehicles for Steering Shaft Defect

General Motors is recalling 2012 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles because the steering gear pitman shaft may fracture, potentially causing loss of steering.

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 (steering shaft fracture) that could result in loss of steering and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Savana, and GMC Yukon XL heavy-duty vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the steering gear pitman shaft may not have been adequately hardened, which could cause the shaft to fracture.

If the pitman shaft fractures, the vehicle could lose steering, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear and replace the pitman shaft if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin on April 4, 2012.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CHEVROLET SAVANA, SUBURBAN, YUKON XL, EXPRESS
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
6,159

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)

  • SAVANA
  • SUBURBAN
  • YUKON XL
  • EXPRESS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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