Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's right front driveshaft might break and separate while driving, which could cause a crash or make the car roll away if parked on a slope.
Risk if Unfixed
If the driveshaft breaks, your vehicle could lose power and crash, or roll away if parked on a slope without the parking brake engaged, which could cause injury or damage.
Free Fix
We'll notify you when it's time to bring your vehicle in, and the dealership will replace the driveshaft at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.
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