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Vehicle recall 11V270000 · May 6, 2011

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

The bolt attaching the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear input shaft may not have been properly installed.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured from October 2, 2009, through April 21, 2011. The bolt attaching the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear input shaft may not have been properly installed.
Consequence
This could allow the shafts to separate, resulting in the loss of steering. Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and if required, repair the intermediate shaft/steering gear assembly to assure the bolt is fully seated and the shaft properly assembled. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 23, 2011. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or www.gmownercenter.com.
Notes
GM's safety recall no. 11149.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
11V270000
Reported to NHTSA
May 6, 2011
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer campaign
11149
Owner notification
May 23, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected
128,911
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
Recall 11V270000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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