2011 Chevrolet Cruze recall: shaft sector
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on May 6, 2011. It covers about 128,911 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 128,911
- reported
- May 6, 2011
- owners notified
- May 23, 2011
- related complaints
- 48
Steering: gear box: shaft sector
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from october 2, 2009, through april 21, 2011. The bolt attaching the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear input shaft may not have been properly installed.
- Risk
- This could allow the shafts to separate, resulting in the loss of steering. Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and if required, repair the intermediate shaft/steering gear assembly to assure the bolt is fully seated and the shaft properly assembled. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 23, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, or www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 11V270000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Cruze 2011 2011
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 48 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 11V270000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze shaft sector?
Yes. Recall 11V270000, reported on May 6, 2011, covers about 128,911 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V270000?
Dealers will inspect, and if required, repair the intermediate shaft/steering gear assembly to assure the bolt is fully seated and the shaft properly assembled. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 23, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, or www.gmownercenter.com.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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