2017-2018 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Acadia and others recall: driveshaft
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on August 22, 2017. It covers about 2,905 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,905
- reported
- Aug 22, 2017
- owners notified
- Aug 25, 2017
- related complaints
- 508
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
- Risk
- If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.
Recall number 17V516000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Equinox 2018 2018
- GMC Acadia 2017-2018 20172018
- GMC Terrain 2018 2018
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 508 complaints about transmission problems.
2018 Chevrolet Equinox2017 GMC Acadia2018 GMC Acadia2018 GMC Terrain
Questions about recall 17V516000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2018 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Acadia and others driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 17V516000, reported on August 22, 2017, covers about 2,905 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V516000?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.
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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