Recall 11V270000: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Report received

May 6, 2011

Manufacturer

General motors llc

Potentially affected

128,911vehicles

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 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through april 21, 2011. The bolt attaching the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear input shaft may not have been properly installed.

Possible consequence

This could allow the shafts to separate, resulting in the loss of steering. Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, and if required, repair the intermediate shaft/steering gear assembly to assure the bolt is fully seated and the shaft properly assembled. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 23, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or www.gmownercenter.com.

Affected model years

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

• 2011 Chevrolet Cruze732 complaints