General Motors is recalling a number of 2011 trucks and SUVs to fix a problem with the rear axle cross pins. The pins could fracture, causing the rear axle to lock.
If the rear axle locks, the driver may not lose control of the vehicle.
The recalled models are:
Vehicle Make / Model: |
| Model Year(s): |
CADILLAC / ESCALADE |
| 2011 |
CADILLAC / ESCALADE ESV 1500 |
| 2011 |
CADILLAC / ESCALADE EXT 1500 |
| 2011 |
CHEVROLET / AVALANCHE 1500 |
| 2011 |
CHEVROLET / COLORADO |
| 2011 |
CHEVROLET / SILVERADO 1500 |
| 2011 |
CHEVROLET / SUBURBAN 1500 |
| 2011 |
CHEVROLET / TAHOE |
| 2011 |
GMC / CANYON |
| 2011 |
GMC / SIERRA 1500 |
| 2011 |
GMC / YUKON |
| 2011 |
GMC / YUKON XL 1500 |
| 2011 |
Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of chargge when the recall begins on or before January 25, 20011.
Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463. Online information is available at www.gmownercenter.com