CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some rear driveshaft assemblies may contain internal parts that were not heat-treated properly. Over time, this can lead to driveshaft failure, which can cause a sudden loss of drive power and raise the risk of a crash.
If your vehicle is included in this recall, the remedy is free. An authorized dealer will replace the left and/or right rear driveshaft assemblies at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact customer service: Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC at 1-800-462-8782, and reference GM recall number N212351030.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether repairs are outstanding, and schedule the repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Cadillac Escalade | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2021 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2021 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2021 |
| GMC Yukon | 2021 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2021 |