Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The rear axle pinion seal in your vehicle is a critical part that helps keep your rear differential running smoothly. It might not be sealing properly and could leak fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seal fails, your rear differential could seize up, causing your vehicle to lose power and potentially making it hard to control. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty pinion seal with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 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.
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