Driveline: driveshaftRecall 22V-036 · Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles

General Motors, LLC recall 22V-036 covers 1,789 Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles for a driveline: driveshaft problem, reported to NHTSA on January 27, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.

88%
Vehicles repaired1,566 of 1,789 · 2023 Q4
Vehicles affected1,7896 models
ReportedJan 27, 2022Owners notified Mar 14, 2022
Complaints since245Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 22V036000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

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 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212351030.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

88%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2022 Q12023 Q4