Recall 10V643000: 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 and 3 other models

Report received

Dec 17, 2010

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

1,262vehicles

Model years

2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Cadillac Escalade49 complaints
• 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 150028 complaints
• 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500563 complaints
• 2011 GMC Sierra 1500284 complaints