2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 11V339000Jun 28, 2011739 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Linkages
  Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2011, Tahoe 2011, Cadillac Escalade ESV 2011 +5 more

  Reported issue: Gm is recalling certain model year 2011cadillac escalade, escalade esv; chevrolet silverado hd, silverado ld, suburban, tahoe; and gmc sierra hd, sierra ld, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft attaching bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification.

  Possible consequence: This could allow the joints to separate, and the driver could experience loss of steering increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Gm dealers will inspect and ensure that the intermediate steering shaft bolts are tightened to the proper specification. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 13, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

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• 11V007000Jan 6, 201130,566 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
  Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2011, GMC Sierra 1500 2011, Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 +11 more

  Reported issue: General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and gmc canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon xl 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…

  Possible consequence: The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.

  Remedy: 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.

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