Date: 06.05.2011
Component: Visibility > Windshield Wiper/washer > Motor
Manufacturer: General Motors Llc
Description:
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles manufactured from september 22, 2010, through november 5, 2010. some of these vehicles have the condition in which the windshield wiper motor crank arm nut may not be tightened to specification. when the wipers are operated with a build-up of snow or ice, or if the wipers are operated on a dry windshield, the nut could loosen. if there is sufficient loosening of the nut, the wipers could become inoperative.
Consequencs:
Driver visibility could be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will secure the wiper motor crank arm nut free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before may 11, 2011. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or www.gmownercenter.com.
Date: 06.01.2011
Component: Suspension > Rear > Axle > Spindle
Manufacturer: General Motors Corp.
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
Notes:
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.
Date: 19.12.2012
Component: Latches/locks/linkages > Hood > Latch
Manufacturer: General Motors Llc
Description:
General motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles manufactured from november 9, 2009, through august 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 113, "hood latch system." the hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.
Consequencs:
If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. during vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
Notes:
General motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on january 17, 2013. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Date: 28.06.2011
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufacturer: General Motors Llc
Description:
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.9 or 3.7 liter engine and a four-speed automatic transmission for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," and federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles may have been built with an automatic transmission adjustment clip that may not retain the shift cable in the correct position. if the shift cable is not in the correct position, the prndl shift lever may not accurately reflect the position of the transmission gear. the driver could move the shifter to "park" and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in "park."
Consequencs:
The driver may not be able to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle could roll away as the driver or other occupants exit the vehicle or have exited, resulting in the possibility of the vehicle striking them or someone around the vehicle, or could result in a crash without prior warning.
Notes:
Gm dealers will install a new automatic transmission adjustment clip free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 19, 2011. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Date: 17.11.2011
Component: Seat Belts > Front
Manufacturer: General Motors Llc
Description:
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles, manufactured from september 9, 2011, through october 19, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection." these vehicles may have been produced with driver safety belt buckle electrical connector terminals that do not fit snugly with the connector pins, causing the connection to be intermittent.
Consequencs:
The loose connections may cause the driver to not receive a visual or audible warning that the driver seat belt is not fastened, thereby increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Notes:
Gm will notify owners and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle electrical connector terminals free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 7, 2011. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Date: 19.12.2012
Component: Latches/locks/linkages > Hood > Latch
Manufacturer: General Motors Llc
Description:
General motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles manufactured from november 9, 2009, through august 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 113, "hood latch system." the hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.
Consequencs:
If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. during vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
Notes:
General motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on january 17, 2013. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
