15 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2020-12-17
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2021 cadillac escalade and escalade esv vehicles. The front passenger seat belt and airbag status telltale lights located in the overhead console in these vehicles may be set to night mode when the vehicle is started using remote start or when the vehicle is turned off and re-started after approximately ten minutes without opening the door. In daytime, if night mode is active, the telltale lights may not be visible, and fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 101, control and displays and 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
If the telltale lights are not visible, the driver and front passenger may not know that the front passenger is unbuckled or has a deactivated air bag, increasing the risk of passenger injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the software free of charge. The recall began february 1, 2021. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n202319980.
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.
DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2020-12-28
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020 chevrolet bolt ev and 2021 gmc canyon and sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, yukon, yukon xl, cadillac escalade and escalade esv and chevrolet blazer, camaro, colorado, equinox, silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, suburban and tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Consequence
If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began january 29, 2021. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8785, cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n202322230.
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.
DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2020-12-28
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020 chevrolet bolt ev and 2021 gmc canyon and sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, yukon, yukon xl, cadillac escalade and escalade esv and chevrolet blazer, camaro, colorado, equinox, silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, suburban and tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Consequence
If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began january 29, 2021. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8785, cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n202322230.
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.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-06-04
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2021 buick envision, cadillac ct4, ct5, escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet tahoe, corvette, suburban, gmc yukon, yukon xl vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (sdm), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
Consequence
The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the software in the communications gateway module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 1, 2021. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n212338110.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
Posted on: 2021-06-04
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2021 buick envision, cadillac ct4, ct5, escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet tahoe, corvette, suburban, gmc yukon, yukon xl vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (sdm), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
Consequence
The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the software in the communications gateway module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 1, 2021. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n212338110.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
Posted on: 2021-06-17
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2021 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet suburban, chevrolet tahoe, gmc yukon, and yukon xl vehicles. A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.
Consequence
Increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The power steering module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 13, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n212333900.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2021-03-18
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2021 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, gmc yukon, yukon xl, chevrolet suburban, and tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.
Consequence
A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 21, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n202313000.
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.
DEFECT #8 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Posted on: 2021-03-18
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2021 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, gmc yukon, yukon xl, chevrolet suburban, and tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.
Consequence
A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 21, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n202313000.
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.
DEFECT #9 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 2022-01-28
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2021 gmc yukon, yukon xl, cadillac escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet suburban, and chevrolet tahoe vehicles. The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.
Consequence
Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the left and/or right rear driveshaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 14, 2022. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n212351030.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #10 - STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
Posted on: 2021-06-17
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2021 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet suburban, chevrolet tahoe, gmc yukon, and yukon xl vehicles. A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.
Consequence
Increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The power steering module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 13, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n212333900.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #11 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2021-03-18
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2021 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, gmc yukon, yukon xl, chevrolet suburban, and tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.
Consequence
A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 21, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n202313000.
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.
DEFECT #12 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Posted on: 2021-03-18
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2021 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, gmc yukon, yukon xl, chevrolet suburban, and tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.
Consequence
A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 21, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n202313000.
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.
DEFECT #13 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2021-03-18
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2021 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, gmc yukon, yukon xl, chevrolet suburban, and tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.
Consequence
A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 21, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n202313000.
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.
DEFECT #14 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Posted on: 2021-03-18
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2021 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, gmc yukon, yukon xl, chevrolet suburban, and tahoe vehicles with third-row seating. The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.
Consequence
A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 21, 2021. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n202313000.
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.
DEFECT #15 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2022-11-04
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2021 yukon, yukon xl, chevrolet tahoe, chevrolet suburban, cadillac escalade, and cadillac escalade esv vehicles. The daytime running lights (drls) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Daytime running lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will provide an over-the-air (ota) update for the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 19, 2022. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-888-988-7267, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n222382220.
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.nhtsa.gov.