The problem
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and GMC canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon xl vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. Should the pin shift out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock.
The risk
The driver May not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
The fix
Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners May contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 11V-007 (11V007000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 10426A |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle |
| Report date | January 6, 2011 |
| Owners notified | January 11, 2011 |
| Vehicles affected | 30,566 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2011 Cadillac Escalade
- 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV
- 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT
- 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
- 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
- 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500
- 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2011 GMC Canyon
- 2011 GMC Savana 1500
- 2011 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2011 GMC Yukon
- 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500
Owner complaints about the suspension
- 2011 Cadillac Escalade suspension problems 2
- 2011 Chevrolet Colorado suspension problems 1
- 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension problems 18
- 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 suspension problems 1
- 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe suspension problems 4
- 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension problems 9
- 2011 GMC Yukon suspension problems 3
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 11V-007 repair free?
Yes. Cadillac dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners May contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 30,566 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.