NHTSA Campaign 14V827000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Issued by General Motors LLC · Reported Dec 30, 2014 · 84,192 vehicles affected

What's wrong

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

Consequence

If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2011 84,192
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2012 84,192
CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2011 84,192
CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2012 84,192
CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2011 84,192
CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2012 84,192
CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2011 84,192
CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2012 84,192
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2011 84,192
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2012 84,192
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2011 84,192
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2012 84,192
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2011 84,192
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2012 84,192
GMC SIERRA 2011 84,192
GMC SIERRA 2012 84,192
GMC YUKON 2011 84,192
GMC YUKON 2012 84,192
GMC YUKON XL 2011 84,192
GMC YUKON XL 2012 84,192

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V827000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.