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NHTSA recall 13V001000

Power Train, Steering · General Motors, LLC

January 2, 2013report date
54,686units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong:

Why it matters: As a result, the vehicle may shift from park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the off position. The vehicle may also shift out of park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has…

The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Gmc owners may call 1-866-996-9463.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2013 Cadillac Escalade, 2013 Cadillac Escalade Esv, 2013 Cadillac Escalade Ext, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 2013 Chevrolet Express, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2013 Gmc Savana, 2013 Gmc Sierra, 2013 Gmc Yukon, 2013 Gmc Yukon Xl.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V001000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.