Recall 11V339000: Steering Shaft Separation

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Cadillac/Escalade 2011

Cadillac/Escalade ESV 1500 2011

Chevrolet/Silverado 2011

Chevrolet/Suburban 1500 2011

Chevrolet/Tahoe 2011

GMC/Sierra 2011

GMC/Yukon 2011

GMC/Yukon XL 1500 2011

MANUFACTURER: General Motors LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 28, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V339000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Steering: Linkages

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 739

SUMMARY:
GM is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac 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.

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.

NOTES:
GM'S safety recall No. 11191. 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.