Defect Description For Recall
General Motors Llc (Gm) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade Esv, Escalade Ext, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado Hd, Silverado Ld, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra Ld, Sierra Hd, Yukon, And Yukon Xl Vehicles. In The Affected Vehicles, The Ignition Lock Actuator May Bind, Making Turning The Key Difficult Or Causing The Ignition To Get Stuck In The “Start” Position.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
AVALANCHE
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
14V827000
Component Description
Electrical System:Ignition
Effect Of Defect
If Stuck In The “Start” Position, The Ignition May Suddenly Snap Back Into The “Accessory” Position, Causing A Loss Of Engine, Steering, And Braking Power, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash. If The Vehicle Is In A Crash, The Air BAGS May Not Deploy, Increasing The Risk Of Occupant Injury.
Fix Defect
GM Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Ignition Lock Housing, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 12, 2015. Owners May Contact GM Customer Service At 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), Or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). Gm’S Number For This Recall Is 14696 For The Original Equipment, And 14912 For The Service Replacement Parts.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20110517
End Of Manufacture
20110804
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
84192
Date Owners Notified
20150212
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20141230
Make Campaign Number
14696 and 14912