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Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC SUV Driveshaft May Fail
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A failed driveshaft can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V036000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Part affected | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft |
| Vehicles covered | 6 model/year combinations, model years 2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
General Motors is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs. The rear driveshaft assembly may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly during manufacturing. This improper heat treatment can cause the driveshaft to fail.
What you should do
2. Contact your dealer to schedule service: Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
3. Dealers will replace the affected driveshaft assemblies, free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V036000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (6)
Who to contact
Cadillac — official Cadillac recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-458-8006
Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-222-1020
GMC — official GMC recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-462-8782
The bigger picture
- Cadillac Power Train Recalls Cover Wheel Lockup and Lost Propulsion · all 8 Cadillac recalls in this area
- Chevrolet Power Train Recalls Cover Drive Loss and Wheel Lockup · all 15 Chevrolet recalls in this area
- GMC Power Train Recalls Cover Wheel Lockup and Lost Propulsion · all 10 GMC recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Summary
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.
- Safety risk
- Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and/or right rear driveshaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212351030.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.