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Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC SUVs Rear Suspension Bolts May Break
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A broken suspension bolt can cause the rear wheel to become misaligned, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V642000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Part affected | Suspension:rear |
| Vehicles covered | 6 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
The bolts that attach the rear outer control arm to the suspension may not have been heat-treated correctly. This can cause the bolts to break.
What you should do
Contact your dealer — Chevrolet 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac 1-800-458-8006, or GMC 1-800-462-8782 — to schedule a repair.
Both rear suspension bolts will be replaced 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 23V642000. 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 Suspension Recalls Involving Loose Links and Broken Bolts · all 3 Cadillac recalls in this area
- Chevrolet Suspension Recalls Involve Control Arms and Axle Fasteners · all 5 Chevrolet recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
- Safety risk
- A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232415910.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.