CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while the vehicle is being driven. If this happens, the vehicle can lose drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. If the driveshaft separates while the vehicle is parked on a slope and the parking brake is not engaged, the vehicle may roll away unintentionally.
The remedy is free. Dealers will replace the right front intermediate driveshaft assembly at no charge, and General Motors will notify affected owners. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and should check their VIN for open recalls to confirm whether their vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2018 |
|---|---|
| GMC Acadia | 20172018 |
| GMC Terrain | 2018 |