Defect Description For Recall
General Motors Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 Cadillac Escalade Ext, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado Ld And GMC Sierra Ld Vehicles. The Rear Axle Cross Pins Were Not Properly Heat Treated And Could Fracture And Become Displaced Within The Rear Axle. Should The Pin Shift Out Of Position, It Could Create An Interference Condition And Cause The Rear Axle To Lock.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
AVALANCHE 1500
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
10V643000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle
Effect Of Defect
The Driver May Not Be Able To Maintain DireCTIonal Control Of The Vehicle And A Crash Could Occur Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A New Rear Axle Cross Pin Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On January 11, 2011. Owners May Contact Cadillac At 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438, GMC At 1-866-996-9463 And At The Owner Center At Www.Gmownercenter.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1262
Date Owners Notified
20110111
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20101217
Make Campaign Number
100426