Vehicle recall 11V339000 · June 28, 2011
Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV and 6 more models
The intermediate steering shaft attaching bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- GM is recalling certain model year 2011CADILLAC escalade, escalade esv; Chevrolet silverado hd, silverado ld, suburban, tahoe; and GMC sierra hd, sierra ld, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft attaching bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification.
- Consequence
- This could allow the joints to separate, and the driver could experience loss of steering increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM dealers will inspect and ensure that the intermediate steering shaft bolts are tightened to the proper specification. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about July 13, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
- Notes
- GM's safety recall no. 11191.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
- 11V339000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 28, 2011
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 11191
- Owner notification
- July 25, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 739
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Cadillac Escalade (2011): 2011
- Cadillac Escalade ESV (2011): 2011
- Chevrolet Silverado (2011): 2011
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (2011): 2011
- Chevrolet Tahoe (2011): 2011
- GMC Sierra (2011): 2011
- GMC Yukon (2011): 2011
- GMC Yukon XL 1500 (2011): 2011
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