Recall 12V112000: 2012 Chevrolet Suburban and 3 other models

Report received

Mar 22, 2012

Manufacturer

General motors llc

Potentially affected

6,159vehicles

Model years

2012

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 (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet express and suburban vehicles, and gmc savana and yukon xl heavy duty vehicles. The steering gear pitman shaft may not have been adequately hardened and could fracture.

Possible consequence

If this condition occurs, a loss of steering could result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear and, if necessary, replace the steering gear pitman shaft. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on april 4, 2012.

Affected model years

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

• 2012 Chevrolet Express13 complaints
• 2012 Chevrolet Suburban101 complaints
• 2012 GMC Savana3 complaints
• 2012 GMC Yukon XL13 complaints