- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
- Risk
- A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232415910.
- 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 2023 full-size GM SUVs may have rear suspension outer control arm bolts that were not properly heat-treated. Over time these bolts can break, which can misalign the rear wheel.
A broken suspension bolt can cause the rear wheel to become misaligned, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle inspected and repaired promptly.
The remedy is free at an authorized dealer: both rear suspension outer control arm bolts will be replaced at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Check your VIN for open recalls, and if you have questions, contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Cadillac Escalade | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2023 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2023 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2023 |
| GMC Yukon | 2023 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2023 |