Recall 22V-036
General Motors, LLC recalled the 2021 Cadillac Escalade and 5 other models: Power train (driveline, driveshaft).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V-036
- Reported
- January 27, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 1,789 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.
The risk
Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the left and/or right rear driveshaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed]; Cadillac customer service at 1-[removed] or GMC customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is N212351030.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac Escalade 2021
- Cadillac Escalade ESV 2021
- Chevrolet Suburban 2021
- Chevrolet Tahoe 2021
- GMC Yukon 2021
- GMC Yukon XL 2021