A recent recall for improperly heat treated rear axle cross pins on some GM trucks and SUVs is being expanded to include another 25,000 vehicles. The original recall included:
- 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT
- 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
- 2011 Chevrolet Silverado LD
- 2011 GMC Sierra LD
GM told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it had expanded the recall because some faulty parts were used in production through to Jan. 3 of this year. The new recall includes:
- 2011 Cadillac Escalade
- 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV
- 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
- 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
- 2011 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2011 GMC Canyon
- 2011 GMC Sierra
- 2011 GMC Yukon
- 2011 GMC Yukon XL
GM said they know of one incident in which a driver experienced a loss of power to the axle, but are not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the condition. They are urging drivers not to use the vehicles until the problem is fixed.
