The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V516000·Announced 2017-08-22

GM Recalls 2017-2018 Acadia, Equinox, and Terrain for Driveshaft Fracture

General Motors is recalling 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, and 2018 GMC Terrain vehicles because the right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.

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 (driveshaft fracture) that can cause loss of propulsion or roll-away, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, as well as 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while the vehicle is in operation.

If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the assembly separates while the vehicle is parked on a grade without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CHEVROLET ACADIA, EQUINOX, TERRAIN
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV / Crossover
Hazard
Affected units
2,905

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 (3)

  • ACADIA
  • EQUINOX
  • TERRAIN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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