Another Recall

pm26 · December 23, 2010

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/40793552

tonygxp · December 23, 2010

that's it? where;s the big IN BOLD headline? that's what "we" do when it's toyota, dodge, ford, etc. lol. great so my rear axle may locak up and send me into a tree? why does that seem like a waaaaaaaaay more important recall than the Ford/Dodge's lol..

MS3DALE · December 23, 2010

I can honestly say this is one time were us dealers knew about the recalls before the media and the general public!!

A lot of the trucks involved haven't even been delivered to dealers yet,we have one truck involved,and were waiting for it to show up from the plant.

Subject: 10426 - Rear Axle Cross Pin Fracture

Models:

2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT

2011 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado

2011 GMC Sierra

Condition

General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2011 model year Cadillac Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado; and GMC Sierra vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the rear axle cross pin was not manufactured to specification. The pin was improperly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. If this were to occur, the driver may hear a banging noise coming from the axle. If the pin shifts out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock. The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.

Correction:

Dealers are to install a new rear axle cross pin.

Vehicles Involved:

Involved are certain 2011 model year Cadillac EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado; and GMC Sierra vehicles.

Important: Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the Required Field Actions section in the Global Warranty system. Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.

For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and address information has been prepared and will be provided to US and Canadian dealers through the GM GlobalConnect Recall Reports, or sent directly to export dealers.

Dealers will not have a report available if they have no involved vehicles currently assigned.

Stevens03 · December 23, 2010

Wonder if mines involved.

jdubya · December 23, 2010

Wonder if mines involved.

uh it's a 2011 GMC Sierra isn't it?

pm26 · December 23, 2010

Looks to me like GM changed the part (pin) supplier to save money and it backfired on them. This is a critical part that must be properly hardened to work correctly.

music · December 23, 2010

Looks to me like GM changed the part (pin) supplier to save money and it backfired on them. This is a critical part that must be properly hardened to work correctly.

Sounds to me like the supplier or GM quality control detected the defect and worked backwards to identify the problem. If that's true, it indicates excellent QC. They detected the issue with no failures and (apparently) before some vehicles have even been delivered. Kudos to GM.