Recall 11V339000: 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe and 7 other models

Report received

Jun 28, 2011

Manufacturer

General motors llc

Potentially affected

739vehicles

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

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2011 Cadillac Escalade49 complaints
• 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV13 complaints
• 2011 Chevrolet Silverado75 complaints
• 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 150080 complaints
• 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe447 complaints
• 2011 GMC Sierra43 complaints
• 2011 GMC Yukon158 complaints
• 2011 GMC Yukon XL 150012 complaints