Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2015002 - GENERAL MOTORS

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Summary

Product
Light Truck & Van recalled by GENERAL MOTORS
Issue
Vehicle - Electrical
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2011 | CADILLAC | ESCALADE, 2011 | CADILLAC | ESCALADE ESV, 2011 | CADILLAC | ESCALADE EXT, 2011 | CHEVROLET | AVALANCHE, 2011 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO, 2011 | CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN, 2011 | CHEVROLET | TAHOE, 2011 | GMC | SIERRA, 2011 | GMC | YUKON, 2011 | GMC | YUKON XL, 2012 | CADILLAC | ESCALADE, 2012 | CADILLAC | ESCALADE EXT, 2012 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO, 2012 | CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN, 2012 | CHEVROLET | TAHOE, 2012 | GMC | SIERRA, 2012 | GMC | YUKON, 2012 | GMC | YUKON XL

Issue

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition lock cylinder could cause the key to stick in the "start" position if the vehicle interior temperature is sufficiently high. If the vehicle is operated in this condition and the interior temperature cools or the vehicle goes off-road or is subjected to some other jarring event, the key could move out of the "start" position, rotate past the "run" position and into the "accessory" position. If this were to occur, engine power, power steering and power braking would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. The timing of the key movement out of the “run” position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may also result in the airbags not deploying in a subsequent collision, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the steering column for identifying information and replace if necessary.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Light Truck & Van
Vehicles - SUV
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-69678
Transport Canada ID
2015002

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