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Chevrolet Blazer And Traverse Half-Shaft Can Separate
high How serious is it? About this label
Losing drive power while on the road, or having the vehicle roll away after being parked, both raise the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V042000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 2, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Part affected | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On affected vehicles, the left-side half-shaft — part of what carries power from the engine to the wheel — may be missing a small retaining ring. Without it, the inner joint of the half-shaft can separate. If that happens, the vehicle can lose the power that drives it forward, or the vehicle could roll away on its own after being put in park.
What you should do
2. Contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair (1-800-222-1020).
3. The repair is free.
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 23V042000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-222-1020
The bigger picture
- Chevrolet Power Train Recalls Cover Drive Loss and Wheel Lockup · all 15 Chevrolet recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Summary
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Blazer and Traverse vehicles. The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring.
- Safety risk
- A missing retaining ring on the half-shaft can cause half-shaft inner joint separation, resulting in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left-side half-shaft assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222390180.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.