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Automobile Manufacturer Recall Data - Cadillac Recalls 
Posted: 08-15-2008 | |
| CTS DTS ESCALADE ESCALADE ESV ESCALADE EXT ESCALADE EXT 1500 HEARSE SRX STS STS-V XLR | |
| CTS RECALLS | Top |
| 2007 CADILLAC CTS Manufactured between: 12/01/2005 and 06/30/2007 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak. Consequence: a rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. the recall began on february 1, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com. Recall Date: 12/20/2007 | |
| 2007 CADILLAC CTS Manufactured between: 05/01/2006 and 06/30/2007 Defect: certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 118, 'power operated window, partition, and roof panel systems.' under the standard, the sunroof may only be closed when the ignition is on, or after the ignition is turned off, but before either of the front doors are opened. the affected vehicles may exhibit a condition where the sunroof can be closed after the ignition is turned off and the doors are opened. Consequence: this standard specifies requirements for power operated window, partition, and roof panel systems to minimize the likelihood of death or injury from their accidental operation. Action: dealers will install a wire harness. the recall began on may 29, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Recall Date: 10/04/2007 | |
| 2006 CADILLAC CTS Manufactured between: 03/01/2005 and 08/30/2006 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak. Consequence: a rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. the recall began on february 1, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com. Recall Date: 12/20/2007 | |
| 2006 CADILLAC CTS Manufactured between: 04/01/2005 and 07/31/2005 Defect: certain vehicles equipped with v6 engines may have a condition where fuel is no longer supplied to the engine. this condition occurs without the illumination of the fuel level low indicator light or the warning chime. Consequence: if the engine stops running, the operator will not be able to restart the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm) with new software free of charge. owners were notified in december 2005 and asked to maintain at least 1/4 of a tank fuel level to avoid this condition until the parts are available. the parts are now available, owner renotification began on march 23, 2006. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Recall Date: 01/25/2006 | |
| 2005 CADILLAC CTS Manufactured between: 03/01/2005 and 06/30/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak. Consequence: a rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. the recall began on february 1, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com. Recall Date: 12/20/2007 | |
| 2005 CADILLAC CTS Manufactured between: 04/01/2005 and 06/30/2005 Defect: certain vehicles equipped with v6 engines may have a condition where fuel is no longer supplied to the engine. this condition occurs without the illumination of the fuel level low indicator light or the warning chime. Consequence: if the engine stops running, the operator will not be able to restart the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm) with new software free of charge. owners were notified in december 2005 and asked to maintain at least 1/4 of a tank fuel level to avoid this condition until the parts are available. the parts are now available, owner renotification began on march 23, 2006. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Recall Date: 01/25/2006 | |
| 2004 CADILLAC CTS Manufactured between: 03/01/2003 and 05/31/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, an interaction between the sensing and diagnostic module and vehicle's electrical system may cause the driver's frontal air bag and/or roof-mounted side impact air bag to deploy when the ignition key is turned to the "on" position. Consequence: a person positioned for driving may receive minor injuries, such as abrasions, from contact with a deploying air bag. Action: dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. the recall began on may 20, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Recall Date: 01/20/2005 | |
| 2004 CADILLAC CTS Manufactured between: 01/01/2004 and 04/30/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles involved in this campaign, the lower control arm ball stud nut/washer assemblies with washers were made of the wrong material. the washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, reducing clamp load. separation of the control arm ball stud and steering knuckle, due to disengagement of the tapered attachment and retaining nut, is possible. Consequence: if the control arm separates from the knuckle, the affected corner of the vehicle will drop and the control arm would be forced downward, contacting the wheel. the affected wheel could tilt outward and create a dragging action that would tend to slow the vehicle and create a tendency for the vehicle to turn in the direction of the affected wheel. in extreme situations, the affected wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle. separation of the wheel assembly would also sever that wheel;s hydraulic brake hose and result in diminished braking performance of the vehicle, which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect the ball stud joints and measure the torque of the nut for all front lower control arms in all models affected as well as the rear lower control arms on the xlr and corvette. if the torque is not at specification, the dealers will replace the ball stud, the knuckle, and the nut. if the torque is at specification, the dealers will replace the nut/washer assembly only. the recall will begin on august 25, 2004. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. Recall Date: 06/09/2004 | |
| 2004 CADILLAC CTS Manufactured between: 06/01/2003 and 08/31/2003 Defect: certain passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, ¿seating systems.¿ one or both front anchor tabs for the front bucket seats are not engaged in the floor pan reinforcement slots. a seat with only one tab engaged or neither engaged would not meet the static rearward loading test requirements of the standard. Consequence: in some crash conditions, the seat could pivot rearward and its occupant or a rear seat occupant could be injured more severely. Action: dealers will ensure that both front anchor tabs are fully seated in the floor pan reinforcement slots. owner notification began september 19, 2003. owners should contact gm at 1-800-458-8006. Recall Date: 09/29/2003 | |
| DTS RECALLS | Top |
| 2006 CADILLAC DTS Manufactured between: 12/01/2005 and 02/28/2006 Defect: on certain vehicles equipped with a v8 engine,the power steering hose connectors may have been inadequately crimped which could result in a fluid leak. Consequence: if this were to occur, power steering assist may be lost and increased steering effort would be required at low speeds. also, if the power steering fluid were to contact hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur. Action: dealers will replace the power steering gear inlet hose. the recall began on march 29, 2006. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080 or cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Recall Date: 04/05/2006 | |
| ESCALADE RECALLS | Top |
| 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE Manufactured between: 09/01/2005 and 09/07/2005 Defect: certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims.¿ these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight. Consequence: a misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. at the customer¿s option, a dealer can install the label for them. the recall began on march 31, 2006. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. Recall Date: 12/07/2005 | |
| 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE Manufactured between: 07/01/2005 and 08/31/2005 Defect: certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid. Consequence: if this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. on vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. if the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur. Action: dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. the recall will begin on october 14, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493. Recall Date: 10/05/2005 | |
| 2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE Manufactured between: 02/24/2004 and 11/02/2004 Defect: on certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2nd row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for small children, does improve the fit condition for this user group. in addition to instructions on proper infant and young child restraint (with child seats or boosters), special verbiage for restraining older child is included in the owner¿s manual. also, the suggested seat belt fit/routing for adults, irrespective of seating position, is described in the owner¿s manual text. Consequence: a lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury. Action: dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. the recall began on july 21, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493. Recall Date: 04/22/2005 | |
| 2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE Manufactured between: 01/01/2005 and 02/28/2005 Defect: certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock and transmission braking effect." under certain vehicle starting conditions, the shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster may not illuminate. if the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver may not know which gear the vehicle is in. Consequence: the vehicle may move in an unintended direction resulting in possible injury to others outside of the vehicle. Action: dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. the recall began on february 14, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and gmc at 1-866-996-9463. Recall Date: 02/14/2005 | |
| 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE Manufactured between: 04/08/2003 and 08/04/2004 Defect: on certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2nd row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for small children, does improve the fit condition for this user group. in addition to instructions on proper infant and young child restraint (with child seats or boosters), special verbiage for restraining older child is included in the owner¿s manual. also, the suggested seat belt fit/routing for adults, irrespective of seating position, is described in the owner¿s manual text. Consequence: a lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury. Action: dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. the recall began on july 21, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493. Recall Date: 04/22/2005 | |
| 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE Manufactured between: 05/01/2003 and 06/30/2003 Defect: certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore. Consequence: consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture. Action: dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. the recall began on june 18, 2004. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or hummer at 1-866-486-6376. Recall Date: 02/04/2004 | |
| ESCALADE ESV RECALLS | Top |
| 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV Manufactured between: 09/01/2005 and 09/07/2005 Defect: certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims.¿ these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight. Consequence: a misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. at the customer¿s option, a dealer can install the label for them. the recall began on march 31, 2006. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. Recall Date: 12/07/2005 | |
| 2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV Manufactured between: 01/01/2005 and 02/28/2005 Defect: certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock and transmission braking effect." under certain vehicle starting conditions, the shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster may not illuminate. if the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver may not know which gear the vehicle is in. Consequence: the vehicle may move in an unintended direction resulting in possible injury to others outside of the vehicle. Action: dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. the recall began on february 14, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and gmc at 1-866-996-9463. Recall Date: 02/14/2005 | |
| 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV Manufactured between: 05/01/2003 and 06/30/2003 Defect: certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore. Consequence: consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture. Action: dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. the recall began on june 18, 2004. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or hummer at 1-866-486-6376. Recall Date: 02/04/2004 | |
| ESCALADE EXT RECALLS | Top |
| 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT Manufactured between: 09/01/2005 and 09/07/2005 Defect: certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims.¿ these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight. Consequence: a misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. at the customer¿s option, a dealer can install the label for them. the recall began on march 31, 2006. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. Recall Date: 12/07/2005 | |
| 2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT Manufactured between: 01/01/2005 and 02/28/2005 Defect: certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock and transmission braking effect." under certain vehicle starting conditions, the shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster may not illuminate. if the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver may not know which gear the vehicle is in. Consequence: the vehicle may move in an unintended direction resulting in possible injury to others outside of the vehicle. Action: dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. the recall began on february 14, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and gmc at 1-866-996-9463. Recall Date: 02/14/2005 | |
| 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT Manufactured between: 03/01/2003 and 11/30/2003 Defect: on certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. if both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper. Consequence: anyone sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured could be injured by falling from the tailgate. on vehicles that have had the bumper removed, the tailgate may drop even lower. additionally, if there is cargo on the tailgate the cargo may fall off if the support cables fracture. Action: dealers will replace the cables. interim owner notification began on april 7, 20004. the recall began on september 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through october 29, 2004. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or visit www.mygmlink.com, and enter your vehicle identification number. Recall Date: 03/17/2004 | |
| 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT Manufactured between: 05/01/2003 and 06/30/2003 Defect: certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore. Consequence: consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture. Action: dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. the recall began on june 18, 2004. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or hummer at 1-866-486-6376. Recall Date: 02/04/2004 | |
| ESCALADE EXT 1500 RECALLS | Top |
| 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500 Manufactured between: 04/01/2006 and 05/31/2006 Defect: certain sport utility vehicles and trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, ¿tire selection and rims." these vehicles have an incomplete tire rim designation on the certification/tire label located on the driver's door edge. in addition, the label may also be missing the tire load rating on the label. although this information is not required by the standard, if a tire of a lesser load rating is installed, the tire may not be able to sustain the loads encountered during use. Consequence: if a customer replaces a wheel and only relies on the rim size designation that is indicated on the label, a wheel that is of a different rim contour designation may be installed. it may be difficult or impossible to mount the tire on a wheel with the wrong contour. if the tire is mounted on the wheel with the wrong contour, the wheel and tire may not perform as intended, which could increase the risk of a crash. Action: a label that will correct the label originally installed will be mailed to consumers along with installation instructions. the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label. the recall begaon on november 7, 2006. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2239, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463. Recall Date: 08/11/2006 | |
| HEARSE RECALLS | Top |
| 2007 CADILLAC HEARSE Manufactured between: 12/01/2005 and 07/12/2007 Defect: on certain funeral coaches (marketed under the brand names of superior, sayers and scoville, eureka, and miller-meteor), the fuel filler neck assembly could leak fuel. Consequence: this could result in fuel leakage while refueling and inadequate protection from fuel spillage when driving. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: dealers will change the fuel filler hose or assembly free of charge. the recall began on august 7, 2007. owners may contact accubilt at 1-800-324-7895. Recall Date: 08/08/2007 | |
| 2006 CADILLAC HEARSE Manufactured between: 12/01/2005 and 07/12/2007 Defect: on certain funeral coaches (marketed under the brand names of superior, sayers and scoville, eureka, and miller-meteor), the fuel filler neck assembly could leak fuel. Consequence: this could result in fuel leakage while refueling and inadequate protection from fuel spillage when driving. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: dealers will change the fuel filler hose or assembly free of charge. the recall began on august 7, 2007. owners may contact accubilt at 1-800-324-7895. Recall Date: 08/08/2007 | |
| SRX RECALLS | Top |
| 2007 CADILLAC SRX Manufactured between: 12/01/2005 and 06/30/2007 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak. Consequence: a rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. the recall began on february 1, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com. Recall Date: 12/20/2007 | |
| 2006 CADILLAC SRX Manufactured between: 03/01/2005 and 08/30/2006 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak. Consequence: a rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. the recall began on february 1, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com. Recall Date: 12/20/2007 | |
| 2006 CADILLAC SRX Manufactured between: 04/01/2006 and 05/31/2006 Defect: certain sport utility vehicles and trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, ¿tire selection and rims." these vehicles have an incomplete tire rim designation on the certification/tire label located on the driver's door edge. in addition, the label may also be missing the tire load rating on the label. although this information is not required by the standard, if a tire of a lesser load rating is installed, the tire may not be able to sustain the loads encountered during use. Consequence: if a customer replaces a wheel and only relies on the rim size designation that is indicated on the label, a wheel that is of a different rim contour designation may be installed. it may be difficult or impossible to mount the tire on a wheel with the wrong contour. if the tire is mounted on the wheel with the wrong contour, the wheel and tire may not perform as intended, which could increase the risk of a crash. Action: a label that will correct the label originally installed will be mailed to consumers along with installation instructions. the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label. the recall begaon on november 7, 2006. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2239, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463. Recall Date: 08/11/2006 | |
| 2005 CADILLAC SRX Manufactured between: 03/01/2005 and 06/30/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak. Consequence: a rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. the recall began on february 1, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com. Recall Date: 12/20/2007 | |
| 2005 CADILLAC SRX Manufactured between: 09/01/2004 and 12/31/2004 Defect: certain vehicles have a left or right rear suspension toe link that could separate because of an incorrect weld. Consequence: if this were to occur, the affected rear wheel would be able to turn in or out, affecting vehicle control, which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect the right and left toe link and replace as required. if a toe link is replaced, the dealer will perform a wheel alignment. the recall began on may 3, 2006. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Recall Date: 04/20/2006 | |
| 2004 CADILLAC SRX Manufactured between: 10/01/2003 and 12/31/2003 Defect: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' if one of the two accelerator pedal return springs fails and the temperature is -22 degrees f to -40 degrees f, the engine may not return to idle within three seconds, as required. Consequence: if this were to occur, greater brake pedal force and a longer distance may be required to stop the vehicle. Action: dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly. this recall began on march 8, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. Recall Date: 02/09/2005 | |
| 2004 CADILLAC SRX Manufactured between: 03/01/2003 and 05/31/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, an interaction between the sensing and diagnostic module and vehicle's electrical system may cause the driver's frontal air bag and/or roof-mounted side impact air bag to deploy when the ignition key is turned to the "on" position. Consequence: a person positioned for driving may receive minor injuries, such as abrasions, from contact with a deploying air bag. Action: dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. the recall began on may 20, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Recall Date: 01/20/2005 | |
| 2004 CADILLAC SRX Manufactured between: 01/01/2004 and 04/30/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles involved in this campaign, the lower control arm ball stud nut/washer assemblies with washers were made of the wrong material. the washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, reducing clamp load. separation of the control arm ball stud and steering knuckle, due to disengagement of the tapered attachment and retaining nut, is possible. Consequence: if the control arm separates from the knuckle, the affected corner of the vehicle will drop and the control arm would be forced downward, contacting the wheel. the affected wheel could tilt outward and create a dragging action that would tend to slow the vehicle and create a tendency for the vehicle to turn in the direction of the affected wheel. in extreme situations, the affected wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle. separation of the wheel assembly would also sever that wheel;s hydraulic brake hose and result in diminished braking performance of the vehicle, which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect the ball stud joints and measure the torque of the nut for all front lower control arms in all models affected as well as the rear lower control arms on the xlr and corvette. if the torque is not at specification, the dealers will replace the ball stud, the knuckle, and the nut. if the torque is at specification, the dealers will replace the nut/washer assembly only. the recall will begin on august 25, 2004. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. Recall Date: 06/09/2004 | |
| 2004 CADILLAC SRX Manufactured between: 03/01/2003 and 01/31/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with all wheel drive, the antilock brake system (abs) may improperly temporarily isolate the driver from the foundation brake system for a maximum of 1.25 seconds. Consequence: this can cause in an increase in braking distance, which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will reprogram the abs traction control system controller. owner notification began on may 10, 2004. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Recall Date: 03/29/2004 | |
| 2004 CADILLAC SRX Manufactured between: 06/01/2003 and 08/31/2003 Defect: certain passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, ¿seating systems.¿ one or both front anchor tabs for the front bucket seats are not engaged in the floor pan reinforcement slots. a seat with only one tab engaged or neither engaged would not meet the static rearward loading test requirements of the standard. Consequence: in some crash conditions, the seat could pivot rearward and its occupant or a rear seat occupant could be injured more severely. Action: dealers will ensure that both front anchor tabs are fully seated in the floor pan reinforcement slots. owner notification began september 19, 2003. owners should contact gm at 1-800-458-8006. Recall Date: 09/29/2003 | |
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| 2008 CADILLAC STS Manufactured between: 09/01/2007 and 12/31/2007 Defect: gm is recalling 4,586 my 2008 cadillac sts and sts-v passenger vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, 'tire pressure monitoring systems' (tpms). the standard requires an indication to the driver for certain tpms malfunctions. when the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light should flash for about one minute and then stay on the remainder of the ignition cycle. a driver information center message will also be displayed on the instrument panel. Consequence: these indications of a system malfunction do not work. premature tire failure could result in a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will reprogram the remote control door lock receiver module free of charge. the recall began on march 18, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com. Recall Date: 03/11/2008 | |
| 2007 CADILLAC STS Manufactured between: 12/01/2005 and 06/30/2007 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak. Consequence: a rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. the recall began on february 1, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com. Recall Date: 12/20/2007 | |
| 2006 CADILLAC STS Manufactured between: 03/01/2005 and 08/30/2006 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak. Consequence: a rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. the recall began on february 1, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com. Recall Date: 12/20/2007 | |
| 2006 CADILLAC STS Manufactured between: 04/01/2005 and 07/31/2005 Defect: certain vehicles equipped with v6 engines may have a condition where fuel is no longer supplied to the engine. this condition occurs without the illumination of the fuel level low indicator light or the warning chime. Consequence: if the engine stops running, the operator will not be able to restart the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm) with new software free of charge. owners were notified in december 2005 and asked to maintain at least 1/4 of a tank fuel level to avoid this condition until the parts are available. the parts are now available, owner renotification began on march 23, 2006. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Recall Date: 01/25/2006 | |
| 2006 CADILLAC STS Manufactured between: 08/01/2005 and 01/31/2006 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with all wheel drive and a 3.6l v6 engine, the torque monitoring functions of the electronic throttle control (etc) are not enabled. these functions can limit engine speed and torque if unusual engine control module (ecm) hardware or software failures occur. Consequence: without these functions enabled, a persistent ecm failure could result in a throttle opening greater than commanded by the driver and a crash could occur. Action: dealers will reprogram the ecm on these vehicles free of charge. the recall began on january 24, 2006. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Recall Date: 01/13/2006 | |
| 2005 CADILLAC STS Manufactured between: 03/01/2005 and 06/30/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak. Consequence: a rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. the recall began on february 1, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com. Recall Date: 12/20/2007 | |
| 2005 CADILLAC STS Manufactured between: 09/01/2004 and 12/31/2004 Defect: certain vehicles have a left or right rear suspension toe link that could separate because of an incorrect weld. Consequence: if this were to occur, the affected rear wheel would be able to turn in or out, affecting vehicle control, which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect the right and left toe link and replace as required. if a toe link is replaced, the dealer will perform a wheel alignment. the recall began on may 3, 2006. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Recall Date: 04/20/2006 | |
| 2005 CADILLAC STS Manufactured between: 04/01/2005 and 06/30/2005 Defect: certain vehicles equipped with v6 engines may have a condition where fuel is no longer supplied to the engine. this condition occurs without the illumination of the fuel level low indicator light or the warning chime. Consequence: if the engine stops running, the operator will not be able to restart the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm) with new software free of charge. owners were notified in december 2005 and asked to maintain at least 1/4 of a tank fuel level to avoid this condition until the parts are available. the parts are now available, owner renotification began on march 23, 2006. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Recall Date: 01/25/2006 | |
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| 2008 CADILLAC STS-V Manufactured between: 09/01/2007 and 12/31/2007 Defect: gm is recalling 4,586 my 2008 cadillac sts and sts-v passenger vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, 'tire pressure monitoring systems' (tpms). the standard requires an indication to the driver for certain tpms malfunctions. when the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light should flash for about one minute and then stay on the remainder of the ignition cycle. a driver information center message will also be displayed on the instrument panel. Consequence: these indications of a system malfunction do not work. premature tire failure could result in a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will reprogram the remote control door lock receiver module free of charge. the recall began on march 18, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com. Recall Date: 03/11/2008 | |
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| 2005 CADILLAC XLR Manufactured between: 04/01/2005 and 06/30/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the daylight running lights (drl), turn signal, and parking lamps use the same bulb. the bulb may become damaged from vibration within a loose fitting socket or air entering the bulb due to an inadequate seal. both of these conditions will cause the bulb to burn out prematurely. Consequence: if this were to occur, the driver would notice that the arrow in the instrument panel would flash faster than normal when the turn signal is activated. the loss of the drl and turn signals could fail to warn others of the driver's presence or intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash. Action: dealers will replace the socket and bulb in both lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Recall Date: 07/19/2006 | |
| 2005 CADILLAC XLR Manufactured between: 04/01/2004 and 08/31/2004 Defect: certain passenger vehicles were produced with one or both rear brake hydraulic lines that can come in contact with or be affected by heat from the left engine exhaust manifold and the left exhaust pipe. the brake fluid could reach elevated temperatures and boil. Consequence: if the brake fluid boils in a rear brake line, the effectiveness of the rear brake system would be reduced which could result in a brake line leak and loss of brake fluid. if enough fluid leaks from the rear brake system so that brake pedal application can no longer build pressure to the rear brakes. the operator of the vehicle will experience limited braking which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will (1) inspect the left engine exhaust manifold clip for proper alignment and placement on the body-mounted stud. if incorrect, they will reposition the clip on the brake lines and reinstall the clip on the stud; (2) the dealer will verify that both rear brake lines have the proper clearance to the left exhaust pipe. they will reposition the lines by bending as necessary; (3) dealers will remove the machining tab from the rear differential housing. also, dealers are to inspect the brake lines for wear in these related areas and repair or replace if there is any sign of wear-through on the nylon overcoating. the recall began on january 18, 2005. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2239 or chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. Recall Date: 11/03/2004 | |
| 2004 CADILLAC XLR Manufactured between: 01/01/2003 and 06/30/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the daylight running lights (drl), turn signal, and parking lamps use the same bulb. the bulb may become damaged from vibration within a loose fitting socket or air entering the bulb due to an inadequate seal. both of these conditions will cause the bulb to burn out prematurely. Consequence: if this were to occur, the driver would notice that the arrow in the instrument panel would flash faster than normal when the turn signal is activated. the loss of the drl and turn signals could fail to warn others of the driver's presence or intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash. Action: dealers will replace the socket and bulb in both lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Recall Date: 07/19/2006 | |
| 2004 CADILLAC XLR Manufactured between: 07/01/2003 and 12/31/2003 Defect: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' if one of the two accelerator pedal return springs fails and the temperature is -22 degrees f to -40 degrees f, the engine may not return to idle within three seconds, as required. Consequence: if this were to occur, greater brake pedal force and a longer distance may be required to stop the vehicle. Action: dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly. this recall began on march 8, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. Recall Date: 02/09/2005 | |
| 2004 CADILLAC XLR Manufactured between: 01/01/2003 and 06/30/2004 Defect: certain passenger vehicles were produced with one or both rear brake hydraulic lines that can come in contact with or be affected by heat from the left engine exhaust manifold and the left exhaust pipe. the brake fluid could reach elevated temperatures and boil. Consequence: if the brake fluid boils in a rear brake line, the effectiveness of the rear brake system would be reduced which could result in a brake line leak and loss of brake fluid. if enough fluid leaks from the rear brake system so that brake pedal application can no longer build pressure to the rear brakes. the operator of the vehicle will experience limited braking which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will (1) inspect the left engine exhaust manifold clip for proper alignment and placement on the body-mounted stud. if incorrect, they will reposition the clip on the brake lines and reinstall the clip on the stud; (2) the dealer will verify that both rear brake lines have the proper clearance to the left exhaust pipe. they will reposition the lines by bending as necessary; (3) dealers will remove the machining tab from the rear differential housing. also, dealers are to inspect the brake lines for wear in these related areas and repair or replace if there is any sign of wear-through on the nylon overcoating. the recall began on january 18, 2005. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2239 or chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. Recall Date: 11/03/2004 | |
| 2004 CADILLAC XLR Manufactured between: 01/01/2004 and 04/30/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles involved in this campaign, the lower control arm ball stud nut/washer assemblies with washers were made of the wrong material. the washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, reducing clamp load. separation of the control arm ball stud and steering knuckle, due to disengagement of the tapered attachment and retaining nut, is possible. Consequence: if the control arm separates from the knuckle, the affected corner of the vehicle will drop and the control arm would be forced downward, contacting the wheel. the affected wheel could tilt outward and create a dragging action that would tend to slow the vehicle and create a tendency for the vehicle to turn in the direction of the affected wheel. in extreme situations, the affected wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle. separation of the wheel assembly would also sever that wheel;s hydraulic brake hose and result in diminished braking performance of the vehicle, which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect the ball stud joints and measure the torque of the nut for all front lower control arms in all models affected as well as the rear lower control arms on the xlr and corvette. if the torque is not at specification, the dealers will replace the ball stud, the knuckle, and the nut. if the torque is at specification, the dealers will replace the nut/washer assembly only. the recall will begin on august 25, 2004. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. Recall Date: 06/09/2004 | |
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