2012 Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet Suburban and others recall: shaft pitman
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on March 22, 2012. It covers about 6,159 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,159
- reported
- Mar 22, 2012
- owners notified
- Apr 4, 2012
- related complaints
- 6
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman
- What is wrong
- General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet express and suburban vehicles, and gmc savana and yukon xl heavy duty vehicles. The steering gear pitman shaft may not have been adequately hardened and could fracture.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, a loss of steering could result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear and, if necessary, replace the steering gear pitman shaft. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on april 4, 2012.
Recall number 12V112000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Express 2012 2012
- Chevrolet Suburban 2012 2012
- GMC Savana 2012 2012
- GMC Yukon XL 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about steering problems.
2012 Chevrolet Express2012 Chevrolet Suburban2012 GMC Savana2012 GMC Yukon XL
Questions about recall 12V112000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet Suburban and others shaft pitman?
Yes. Recall 12V112000, reported on March 22, 2012, covers about 6,159 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V112000?
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear and, if necessary, replace the steering gear pitman shaft. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on april 4, 2012.
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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