2011 Gmc Sierra Recalls - Vehicle Recall Information

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April 11th,2024

On this Thursday April 11th 2024 late afternoon .We see Hazzard Range County Sheriffs office Deputy Amanda Wisey talking with Hazzard Range county Regional Dispatch Authority ( HRCRDA ) Dispatcher Kelsey Griego who just got off her shift . They are talking in a parking lot across the street from the County Government Center in Sparta the County Seat . County Government Center built in the 1930s by WPA along with Lobez Building ,the building in back is County volunteer Fire Station 5 ( Sparta 2 ) that is a small two bay two story building built in 1920 . Second floor is used for meeting room and tonight is HRCRDA board meeting .

Lopez building is located on Second street in the county seat of Sparta and was named for Sheriff Timothy Lopez who was sheriff from 1898 - Feb 1912 . He died in the great fire/flood of 1912 and houses ,Code Compliance , Emergency Services Administrator and 911 /Regional Dispatch offices it was built in 1930s on land once own by Lopez used to be Sparta city hall before county city merger in 1970s .County is currently working on funding sources for new bigger building that will also house the County Sheriffs Admin offices and possibly a new Fire Station 5 .

Sheriffs Admin office is located in half of First floor of County government center and in bad need for bigger space also

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES

Posted on: 2011-06-29
Description
Gm is recalling certain model year 2011cadillac escalade, escalade esv; chevrolet silverado hd, silverado ld, suburban, tahoe; and gmc sierra hd, sierra ld, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles.  The intermediate steering shaft attaching bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification.

Consequence
This could allow the joints to separate, and the driver could experience loss of steering increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm dealers will inspect and ensure that the intermediate steering shaft bolts are tightened to the proper specification.  The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 13, 2011.  Owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Notes
Gm's safety recall no.  11191.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Posted on: 2014-12-30
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado hd, silverado ld, suburban, tahoe, gmc sierra ld, sierra hd, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles.  In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the start position.

Consequence
If stuck in the start position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the accessory position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.  If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began on february 12, 2015.  Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc).  Gm's number for this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recalls for 2011 Gmc Sierra

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION