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- TIRES
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
- Risk
- Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
- 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
Certain tires on these General Motors vehicles were cured for too long during production. Over-cured tires can develop a break in the sidewall, causing sudden air loss, or a separation at the belt edge that can lead to tread or belt loss.
Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. If you own one of the listed vehicles, GM will notify you, and an authorized dealer will inspect the tires and replace them as needed at no cost to you.
You can also contact customer service to confirm your vehicle is covered: GMC at 1-888-988-7267, Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. The recall began March 22, 2021, under GM recall number N212329050. Check your VIN for open recalls to be sure.
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