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NHTSA Recall 11V007000: Spindle (suspension)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30,566 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Cadillac Escalade.

30,566
vehicles potentially affected
14
models affected
2011
owners notified (January 11)
NHTSA campaign11V007000
Manufacturer campaign10426A
ComponentSUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › SPINDLE
Report receivedJanuary 6, 2011
Owner notificationJanuary 11, 2011
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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 condition and cause the rear axle to lock.

Safety risk

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.

Notes

This recall campaign is an expansion to 10v-643.GM's safety recall no. 10426a.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 11V007000

Make and modelModel years
Cadillac Escalade2011
Cadillac Escalade ESV2011
Cadillac Escalade Ext2011
Chevrolet Avalanche 15002011
Chevrolet Colorado2011
Chevrolet Express 15002011
Chevrolet Silverado 15002011
Chevrolet Suburban 15002011
Chevrolet Tahoe2011
GMC Canyon2011
GMC Savana 15002011
GMC Sierra 15002011
GMC Yukon2011
GMC Yukon XL 15002011

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.