Cadillac / Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Cadillac Escalade 2011
- Cadillac Escalade Esv 2011
- Cadillac Escalade Ext 2011
- Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2011
- Chevrolet Colorado 2011
- Chevrolet Express 1500 2011
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2011
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2011
- Chevrolet Tahoe 2011
- Gmc Canyon 2011
- Gmc Savana 1500 2011
- Gmc Sierra 1500 2011
- Gmc Yukon 2011
- Gmc Yukon Xl 1500 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V007000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- General Motors Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 6, 2011
- Owners notified
- Jan 11, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 30,566
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 30, 2010 to Jan 3, 2011
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
- Maker's own recall number
- 10426A
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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
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- Cadillac / Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Power train May 7, 2026
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- Cadillac / Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Fuel system, diesel Sep 18, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.